# Material Estimator Calculator

> Estimate Construction Projects

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id376071081](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id376071081)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id376071081`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Calculated Industries
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (3,112 ratings)
- **Version:** 12.10.17
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-31
- **First published:** 2010-06-15
- **Size:** 57 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/material-estimator-calculator/id376071081)
- **Website:** [http://www.calculated.com/productcart/pc/viewprd.asp?idproduct=300](http://www.calculated.com/productcart/pc/viewprd.asp?idproduct=300)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.calculated.com/calc-apps/privacy.asp](http://www.calculated.com/calc-apps/privacy.asp)

## Description

Material Estimator Calculator by Calculated Industries is a precise tool for contractors, handymen, and serious DIY enthusiasts. It delivers quick material and cost estimates, a built-in material size database, dimensional tools, and seamless unit conversions to keep projects on budget.

Key features include accurate length, area, and volume calculations; instant material requirements for fencing, decking, and flooring; board feet cost estimation; and usability enhancements like entry editing, digital record keeping, and quick material finding across common materials.

## Rankings

- #32,314 — Overall
- #3 — material

## Review summary

Users repeatedly praise Material Estimator Calculator for its clean, easy interface and practical unit conversions (ft³ to yd³, gallons) that make work in landscaping and construction easier. It’s also seen as a reliable, portable tool users carry for years. However, the dominant complaint is the subscription model (replacing a one-time purchase), with many citing high costs, gating, and perceived poor value, plus a less-favorable UI update.

### Pros

- Clean, easy-to-use interface.
- Useful unit conversions (ft³ to yd³, gallons) for landscaping/construction.
- Reliable, portable tool that users carry for years.
- Considered a must-have and valuable investment by long-time users.

### Cons

- Subscription model replaces a one-time purchase; recurring costs and perceived high price.
- Gating: you must subscribe to use or explore the app, with reported hidden/free-trial charges.
- New UI changes are less preferable than the old layout.
- Not as feature-rich as some users expect or compared to a physical calculator.
- Perceived as overpriced relative to a physical calculator.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id376071081)