IES ShapeDB vs CalcEngineer
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
CalcEngineer
This app provides professional engineering calculations for compressed air systems. It helps engineers and technicians determine CFM requirements, size compressors and tanks, and analyze pressure drops for optimized pneumatic systems.
- CFM Calculator
- Compressor & Tank Sizing
- Pressure Drop Analysis
- Flow Velocity & Pipe Sizing
- Multiple CFM Entries
- General Engineering Calculator Suite
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CalcEngineer - Professional Engineering Calculators The ultimate compressed air system calculator for engineers, technicians, and professionals. Calculate CFM requirements, size compressors and tanks, analyze pressure drops, and optimize your pneumatic systems with engineering-grade precision. KEY FEATURES: • CFM Calculator - Air actuator airflow calculations with real-time results • Compressor Sizing - Size compressors for your specific air demands • Tank Sizing - Calculate air receiver tank requirements and capacity • Pressure Drop Analysis - Determine pressure loss in pipes and fittings • Flow Velocity Calculator - Calculate fluid velocity for optimal system design • Pipe Sizing - Optimize pipe diameter selection for efficiency • Multiple CFM Entries - Add multiple air demands for complex systems • Engineering Calculator Suite - Additional tools for mechanical, electrical, chemical, and thermal engineering PROFESSIONAL TOOLS: • Real-time calculations using industry-standard formulas • Pre-filled values that transfer between calculators • Imperial and metric unit support with automatic conversion • Engineering-grade accuracy for professional applications • Clean, intuitive interface designed for daily use PERFECT FOR: • Industrial engineers and maintenance teams • System designers and consultants • Engineering students and educators • Manufacturing and facility managers • HVAC professionals and technicians Built by Justin Bush | JB CRE8IV - Professional engineering calculation solutions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CalcEngineer at every 2 days against IES ShapeDB's every 7 months. IES ShapeDB's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 17). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for IES ShapeDB against 5.0 for CalcEngineer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
IES ShapeDB ships an update every 7 months, CalcEngineer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IES ShapeDB | CalcEngineer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | INTEGRATED ENGINEERING SOFTWARE INC | Justin Bush |
Customer experience
IES ShapeDB
CalcEngineer
In-app purchases
IES ShapeDB
No in-app purchases
CalcEngineer
No in-app purchases
