Comparison

Beam Engineering lite vs Tile Constructor

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

Head to head
About

Beam Engineering lite

This app provides 34 civil engineering calculators for beam analysis and conversion, referencing industry codes. It offers auto-fill options for material and section pickers and supports dual units. A pro version unlocks unlimited calculations, history, and PDF exports.

Highlights
  • 34 civil engineering calculators
  • AISC, ACI, ASCE code references
  • Auto-fill section and material pickers
  • Metric and Imperial units
  • Calculation history
  • PDF export
  • Dark mode support
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 Pro Unlock (One-Time Purchase): . Unlimited calculations across all 34 formulas . Full calculation history (free users see last 5 records) . PDF export and sharing . Swipe to delete history records Available in English, Francais, Espanol, Italiano, Deutsch, Chinese, Nederlands, and Portugues.

About

Tile Constructor

This app helps construction professionals and workers quickly calculate material quantities, costs, and weights for various projects. It offers over 30 integrated calculators for flooring, drywall, concrete, masonry, painting, and roofing needs, simplifying project planning and saving valuable time.

Highlights
  • Material quantity calculation
  • Referential pricing
  • Weight estimation
  • Over 30 integrated calculators
  • Flooring calculations
  • Drywall calculations
  • Concrete calculations
Features
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Si trabajas o diriges una obra de construcción, a veces calcular la cantidad de materiales puede ser frustrante y siempre te quita tiempo. Imagínate poder ahorrar ese tiempo valioso para dedicarlo a otras cosas más importantes. Esta App es para Profesionales y Trabajadores de la construcción que quieran hacer su trabajo más fácil, simple y rápido. Solo ingresando las dimensiones de tu obra obtienes la lista completa de materiales, cantidad, precio referencial y el peso de cada uno. Son más de 30 calculadoras integradas en una sola aplicación. ¡Tile Constructor es de descarga y uso gratuito! CALCULADORAS: Revestimiento: - Alfombra en Rollo - Alfombra Modular - Piso Vinílico en Baldosa - Piso Vinílico en Rollo - Block Grass - Adoquines de Concreto - Piso Laminado Tabique Drywall: - Medio Tabique - Tabique Simple - Tabique Doble Cielo Raso: - Baldosa Acústica - Drywall Suspendido Enchape: - Porcelanato - Cerámico - Mosaico Empastado Concreto: - Solado - Cimiento Corrido - Sobrecimiento - Falso Piso - Contrapiso - Dosificaciones de Concreto Albañilería: - Asentado de Ladrillo - Tarrajeos y Morteros Embolsados Pintura: - Pintura Látex - Estuco Cobertura: - Reticulados Planos - Cobertura de Calamina - Membrana Líquida - Manto Asfáltico

Screenshots

Beam Engineering lite4 screens
Tile Constructor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tile Constructor at 100% against Beam Engineering lite's 0%. Tile Constructor also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support 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

Both are free to download. Beam Engineering lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tile Constructor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beam Engineering lite ships an update every 5 months, Tile Constructor every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and June 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Beam Engineering lite versus Tile Constructor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeam Engineering liteTile Constructor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (32 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings32 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperV PUGAZHENTHICARLOS ESTREMADOYRO

Customer experience

Beam Engineering lite

All ratings32 ratings
Positive84.4%
Neutral6.3%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Tile Constructor

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Beam Engineering lite

One-time1
  • Beam Engineering Pro$2.99
None

Tile Constructor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beam Engineering lite free?
Beam Engineering lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tile Constructor free?
Tile Constructor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Beam Engineering lite or Tile Constructor have ads?
Beam Engineering lite shows ads; Tile Constructor does not.
Which is updated more often, Beam Engineering lite or Tile Constructor?
Beam Engineering lite ships an update every 5 months, and Tile Constructor every 3 months. Most recently, Beam Engineering lite was updated on August 15, 2026 and Tile Constructor on June 2, 2026.

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