Roofing Calculator Pro is a geometric utility app for roofers and contractors that converts units and calculates pitch, rafter length, and area.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
Users hire this app to eliminate manual calculation errors in the field, replacing paper-based math with instant, multi-format geometric outputs.
For Roofers, contractors, and DIY builders requiring quick geometric calculations for roofing projects.
What does it look like?
Key features
Displays roof pitch in degrees, radians, gradians, percentages, or x:12 ratios.
Real-time conversion between imperial and metric units for rise, run, and area.
Calculates roof pitch and rafter length based on rise and run inputs.
How much does it cost?
The app is currently offered as a free utility with no visible subscription or IAP gates.
Velocity
Dormant developmentperformanceShow more...
The app has not received a release in over 5 months, falling well outside the threshold for active development. With only a single minor update recorded in the observed data, there is no evidence of ongoing feature development or maintenance. The development status is classified as a zombie state due to the extended period of inactivity.
Who built it?
Anna Filobok
13+ apps tracked · Utilities
User Sentiment
What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
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Competitive landscape for Roofing Calculator Pro
How's the Utilities market?
Roofing Calculator Pro holds a niche position in the Utilities category with a 3.91 rating across 35 reviews. The lack of monetization or professional-tier gates suggests the app is currently optimized for user acquisition rather than revenue capture.
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Key takeaways for Roofing Calculator Pro
Where is it heading?
The professional utility market is consolidating around apps that offer integrated ecosystems rather than simple calculation tools. Roofing Calculator Pro remains exposed to these competitors unless it pivots toward a monetization or partnership-based model.
- The app maintains a steady utility-focused update cadence, but the lack of revenue-generating features limits long-term growth potential.
- Professional competitors are integrating proprietary ecosystems and rewards, which creates a competitive disadvantage for this standalone calculator.
The SWOT
- Multi-format pitch output serves as a specific differentiator for diverse international construction standards.
- Offline-first calculation engine ensures reliability for field workers in remote environments.
- B2B distribution partnerships with construction supply firms could drive professional adoption.
- Wearable integration would allow hands-free calculation for roofers on ladders.
Next best moves
Implement a freemium model with advanced export features because the current free-only model lacks revenue capture → increase LTV.
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The app's lack of monetization is not a…
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Technical support integration (available in NEB Tools but missing here) +2
Since the last report: The app's competitive landscape was redefined to include broader industrial utility tools, and the strategic focus shifted from feature parity to monetization as a primary survival requirement.
Bottom line
Roofing Calculator Pro provides essential geometric utility but fails to capture professional value through monetization, so the PM should prioritize implementing a freemium model to sustain development.
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