This update brings our biggest accuracy and stability improvements yet: Cement & sand conversions fully aligned across Quick and Full Mode m³ calculations corrected and standardised Wall Area upgraded with accurate block, mortar, and material breakdowns Full Mode now matches Quick Mode results 1:1 Improved trucking calculations (bulk + blocks) Better handling of openings, waste, and joint thickness Material pricing now works seamlessly across all units (bag, kg, tonne, headpan, m³) General performance, UI, and reliability upgrades Your estimates are now faster, clearer, and more accurate than ever.

This update brings our biggest accuracy and stability improvements yet: Cement & sand conversions fully aligned across Quick and Full Mode m³ calculations corrected and standardised Wall Area upgraded with accurate block, mortar, and material breakdowns Full Mode now matches Quick Mode results 1:1 Improved trucking calculations (bulk + blocks) Better handling of openings, waste, and joint thickness Material pricing now works seamlessly across all units (bag, kg, tonne, headpan, m³) General performance, UI, and reliability upgrades Your estimates are now faster, clearer, and more accurate than ever.

Quick Mode is here across all construction calculators. Get fast estimates with minimal inputs, then save or edit later. New Quick Mode for: Block Mix, Mortar Mix, Concrete Mix, Wall Area, and Block Purchase. Assumptions card explains defaults (e.g., ratios, joint thickness, “materials-only”). Edit after calculate on the same screen; Save to Recents for later tweaks. Export clean, lightweight PDFs from Quick results.

Updated Quick Estimate Mode – get instant block mix totals with just block type and size, and quantity Block Mix Full Form – now supports editing & updating saved estimates with tax Smarter Recents – saved projects now show “Saved On / Updated On” with clearer breakdowns.

What’s New in Version 3.0.5 Friendly nudges when unit conversions are missing Block Purchase now deep-links to add missing block prices. Clearer banners and warnings in Wall, Block, Mortar & Concrete calculators Small UX polish: better labels, inline helpers, and prefilled defaults First-time setup made easier — the app now guides you with a clear “You’re all set!” banner after installation. Review your materials instantly — jump straight into your default materials setup. Getting Started made simple — open a focused step-by-step guide on your very first run. Clean experience — once you’ve reviewed or dismissed the banner, it won’t show again. Consistent Tile Layouts — adaptive grid keeps all options visible without scrolling. Planner & Roofing Screens — polished with contextual tips and space for future upgrades. Major update: BlockToBlock now supports Pro Monthly subscription (£8.99/month) after the one-time app download (£7.99). Template Forms for homes and common structures remain Metric-only for simplicity and ease of use. Construction Planner Includes a 1-month free trial for all new subscribers. Live “Last update” badges show when Materials, Units, Trucks, or Currency were last changed—right in the Info sheet and screen headers. Unified toolbar everywhere: tap ⓘ Info for assumptions and the live timestamp; quickly Save, export PDF, open History, or switch Theme. The floating Home button is now standard—double-tap the page title to hide/show it. Currency Tools: set your default currency and refresh exchange rates; totals update across screens and exports. Block Purchase: auto-price pulled from your Materials (you can override), auto trips from truck capacity, and clearer messages when something’s missing. Help & Search: new guides for toolbar icons and “Last update”, plus tutorials on keeping data fresh. UI polish, better dark-mode readability, and stability improvements. Legacy users: eligible for 3 months free via promo codes.

New Features & Improvements Context-Aware Help & Getting Started Guide First-time users are automatically shown a dedicated "Getting Started" tutorial. You can revisit all tips anytime under the Help & Tutorials section. Improved Data Seeding Flow Users are now guided to set up essential materials before any calculation, preventing confusion and ensuring smoother results. Enhanced Block Mix Input Experience Input fields now include tooltips and unit guidance to reduce setup errors. Cement and Sand units are easier to understand and select. Smart Onboarding Checks If you skip onboarding, the app still offers prompts to guide you when material data is missing — ensuring you're never lost. Future-Proof Tutorial Section Help & Tutorials are modular and structured, allowing sections like "Getting Started", "Material Seeding", and "Mix Calculations" to evolve as new features are added.

Save all mix types — Concrete, mortar, and block mixes can now be saved to your project list View & manage past calculations — Quickly revisit saved mixes anytime Delete mixes with a tap — Clean up outdated or test entries easily Bulk update material costs — Save time by adjusting cement, sand, and more in one go Plus: Performance improvements and minor bug fixes for smoother use