Comparison

Beam Calculator vs Elevantis

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Beam Calculator

This app provides 34 civil engineering calculators for beam analysis and conversion, referencing industry codes. It features auto-fill pickers for sections and materials, dual unit systems, and calculation history. Professionals and students can generate PDF reports and access built-in reference tables.

Highlights
  • 34 Civil Engineering Calculators
  • AISC, ACI, ASCE Code References
  • Auto-fill Section and Material Pickers
  • Dual Unit System (Imperial/Metric)
  • Calculation History with Notes
  • PDF Export for Reports
  • Built-in Reference Tables
Features
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Beam Calculator offers a comprehensive suite of 34 calculators to analyze and convert key Beam and Civil Engineering parameters. Built for professionals and students, every formula is backed by AISC 360-22, ACI 318-19, and ASCE 7-22 code references displayed directly in the calculator. Auto-fill Section and Material Pickers let you select from 39 AISC W-shapes and standard Steel, Rebar, and Concrete grades to instantly populate input fields. No manual lookup needed. Included Calculators (Metric and Imperial Units): Critical Bending Moments: • Rectangular Cross Section • Open Cross Section • Nonuniform Bending Gradient • Moment Gradient Factor with PASS/FAIL adequacy check per AISC 360-22 Stress and Deflection: • Maximum Stress (Axial and Bending Loads) • Maximum Stress (Large Bending Deflection) • Axial Compression and Bending Deflection • Critical Buckling Load • Stress (Unsymmetrical Bending) • Total Unit Stress and Deflection (Eccentric Loading) Steel and Compression Calculations: • Trial Design Area of Steel • Compression Area and Depth • Nominal Moment Capacity • Adjusted Steel Area • Reinforcement Ratios (Balanced, Minimum, Maximum) Beam Dimensions and Shear Strength: • Required Beam Dimensions • Concrete and Steel Shear Strength • Maximum Allowable Shear (Steel and Total) • Horizontal, Angled, and Vertical Stirrup Spacing • Stirrup Shear Strength and Embedment Length • Maximum Tension Steel Spacing Key Features: • Dual unit system: USCS (Imperial) and SI (Metric) with accurate conversions • Calculation History: save, review, and add notes to past calculations • PDF Export: share professional calculation reports • Built-in Reference Tables: W-shape sections, steel grades, rebar grades, and concrete grades • Dark mode support with three appearance options • Category filter chips for fast formula navigation Available in English, Francais, Espanol, Italiano, Deutsch, Chinese, Nederlands, and Portugues.

About

Elevantis

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It facilitates connectivity with all devices within the ELEVANTIS ecosystem, enabling users to configure, utilize advanced diagnostic tools, access remotely, receive updates, and even operate offline. The product's extreme ease of use combined with the total absence of dedicated tools or wired connections changes the conventional installation and maintenance approach.

Screenshots

Beam Calculator4 screens
Elevantis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Elevantis at Free against Beam Calculator's $2.99. Elevantis also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 15 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Elevantis is free to download; Beam Calculator costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beam Calculator ships an update every 15 months, Elevantis every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Beam Calculator versus Elevantis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeam CalculatorElevantis
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (12 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB46 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperV PUGAZHENTHISicor Italy S.r.l.

In-app purchases

None

Beam Calculator

No in-app purchases

None

Elevantis

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beam Calculator free?
Beam Calculator costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Elevantis free?
Elevantis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Beam Calculator or Elevantis have ads?
Neither Beam Calculator nor Elevantis shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beam Calculator or Elevantis?
Beam Calculator ships an update every 15 months, and Elevantis every 8 days. Most recently, Beam Calculator was updated on October 7, 2026 and Elevantis on October 10, 2026.

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