IES ShapeDB vs ABeam Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IES ShapeDB
Access a comprehensive database of over 18,000 structural shapes and their engineering properties. Perform simple beam and column stress analysis for various materials like steel, wood, aluminum, rebar, and cables. Ideal for field use by engineers.
- 18,000+ structural shapes
- Engineering properties database
- Simple beam stress analysis
- Column stress analysis
- Supports steel, wood, aluminum, rebar, cables
- Calculates bending and combined stresses
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The Database contains over 18,000 structural shapes and their engineering properties. The tool can perform simple beam and column stress analysis. It is ideal for use in the field. Database shapes for the following materials • Steel: Hot Rolled and Cold Formed • Wood: Dimensional & Engineered • Aluminum • Rebar • Cables Engineering Properties • Area • Section Moduli • Inertias • Graphical dimensions Simple Beam Stress Analysis • Uniform and concentrated loading • Calculated bending stresses • AISC Steel plastic moment and brace lengths (steel sections) Column Stress Analysis • Axial loading with eccentricity • Calculated combined stresses & slenderness ratios
ABeam Pro
This app streamlines structural beam analysis using the Direct Stiffness Method. It provides instant calculations for reactions, shear forces, bending moments, and deflections, with interactive visualizations and exportable reports. Ideal for engineers and students needing fast, accurate structural solutions.
- Direct Stiffness Method analysis
- Calculates reactions, shear, moment, deflection
- Interactive diagrams and plots
- Exportable PDF reports
- Student tutorials and examples
- Offline functionality
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ABeam Pro: Master Structural Analysis with Precision & Speed! Engineer Smarter, Not Harder Tired of tedious manual calculations or clunky software? Meet A-Beam—the ultimate app for fast, accurate beam analysis using the Direct Stiffness Method. Designed by engineers for engineers, A-Beam transforms complex structural calculations into effortless, lightning-fast solutions—whether you’re designing a bridge, a rooftop, or acing your coursework. Why ABeam Pro? ► Direct Stiffness Method Perfected: Solve any beam configuration—simply input spans, supports, and loads (point, distributed, moments). Let A-Beam handle the math. ► Instant Results: Calculate reactions, shear forces, bending moments, and deflections in seconds. No more spreadsheets or guesswork. ► Visualize & Validate: Interactive diagrams display shear/moment curves, deformation plots, and critical points. See your design come to life. ► Export-Ready Reports: Generate professional PDF summaries with key metrics—perfect for presentations, reports, or client reviews. ► Student-Friendly: Built-in tutorials and examples demystify the Direct Stiffness Method. Learn faster, design smarter. For Engineers, Students, and Pros Whether you’re a student tackling statics homework, a site engineer verifying a design, or a pro optimizing a structure, A-Beam is your pocket-sized powerhouse: ► Analyze beams of any length, material, or load combination ► Adjust parameters on-the-fly and see real-time updates ► Avoid costly errors with precision-engineered algorithms ► Work offline—no internet? No problem. Trusted by 50,000+ Engineers Worldwide ABeam Pro isn’t just an app—it’s your secret weapon for structural confidence. Ditch outdated tools and join a new era of engineering agility. Download Now and Build with Certainty! Your Beam. Your Rules. Solved in Seconds. Available on iOS. No subscriptions, no bloat—just pure engineering power. Build Boldly. Calculate Fearlessly. A-Beam. Perfect for: Civil engineers, structural designers, architecture students, construction pros, and DIY enthusiasts tackling beams like a boss.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: IES ShapeDB at Free against ABeam Pro's $4.99. IES ShapeDB also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 26.5). ABeam Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and chart position (#182 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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
IES ShapeDB is free to download; ABeam Pro costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
IES ShapeDB holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
IES ShapeDB ships an update every 7 months, ABeam Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IES ShapeDB | ABeam Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 14.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #182 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | INTEGRATED ENGINEERING SOFTWARE INC | Jutarus Ratanasethakul |
Customer experience
IES ShapeDB
ABeam Pro
In-app purchases
IES ShapeDB
No in-app purchases
ABeam Pro
No in-app purchases
