Comparison

Beam Engineering lite vs Construction Calculator

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
Read full description

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

Construction Calculator

Features
Read full description

Forget typing decimals. Just scroll. Construction Calculator: Tape reimagines how you calculate on the job site. Designed for pros who live by the tape measure, our unique "Dual-Wheel Input" lets you dial in measurements exactly as you read them—Feet, Inches, and Fractions. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT: TAPE MEASURE INPUT Stop pecking at tiny keypads. Use our intuitive scrolling wheels to input 5' 7 1/4" in seconds. It feels natural, fast, and mistake-free. INSTANT FRACTION MATH Add, subtract, multiply, and divide dimensions effortlessly. Handles mixed units (Feet, Inches, Fractions) automatically. Visualizes results in both standard Tape format and decimal format. BUILT FOR THE JOBSITE Haptic Feedback: Feel every "click" of the wheel for precision control. High Contrast UI: Easy to read in bright sunlight or dim basements. Smart History: Quickly recall your recent calculations. PERFECT FOR: Carpenters & Framers Woodworkers General Contractors DIY Renovators Simplify your carpentry math today. Download Construction Calculator: Tape. Privacy Policy: https://pentagonal-spinach-2f8.notion.site/PRIVACY_POLICY-306f8d4d1bcb803798ddf5e675ebe185 Terms of Use (EULA):https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Beam Engineering lite4 screens
Construction Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Construction Calculator at none against Beam Engineering lite's shown. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Beam Engineering lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Construction Calculator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Beam Engineering lite versus Construction Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeam Engineering liteConstruction Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (32 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperV PUGAZHENTHI成都锐世创宇科技有限公司

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Beam Engineering lite

One-time1
  • Beam Engineering Pro$2.99
3 purchases

Construction Calculator

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro Subscription3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Access$39.99

Questions

Is Beam Engineering lite free?
Beam Engineering lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Construction Calculator free?
Construction Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Beam Engineering lite or Construction Calculator have ads?
Beam Engineering lite shows ads; Construction Calculator does not.

Other comparisons