Comparison

HandyBeam vs A

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

Head to head
About

HandyBeam

This app helps students and professionals solve statics problems related to beams. It offers interactive diagrams for deflection, shear, and moment, allowing for real-time adjustments and inspection of critical values. A variety of load and support tools are available for structural analysis on the go.

Highlights
  • Interactive deflection, shear, and moment diagrams
  • Real-time feedback with touch gestures
  • Monitor maximum values and specific locations
  • Wide range of load and support tools
  • Pinned, fixed, and spring supports
  • Point, concentrated, and distributed loads
Features
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Whether you are a student looking for a convenient app that helps you solve statics problems pertaining to beams, or an engineer/architect who wants to make structural checks on-the-go: HandyBeam provides an intuitive, easy-to-use tool that allows you to do just that! INTERACTIVE DEFLECTION, SHEAR, AND MOMENT DIAGRAMS - Get instant feedback as you add and drag the different nodes along the beam with intuitive touch gestures. INSPECT CRITICAL VALUES RESPONSIVELY - Toggle the "max values" labels to monitor the maxima as you change your beam configuration. - You can even place an "inspection tool" at a fixed location and monitor the change in value in that location. TOOLS AVAILABLE - A wide range of load and support tools are available in the app, including: • Pinned support • Fixed support • Linear spring • Rotational spring • Plastic hinge • Point load • Concentrated moment • Distributed load • Inspection/station tool

About

A

Features
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A-Level Computer Science Revision helps you master Theory and Algorithms with original multiple-choice questions, timed mocks, algorithm-tracing drills, and clear explanations — built for focused daily study. WHY STUDENTS USE IT • 2,000+ original questions across data structures, algorithms & complexity, computational thinking, programming paradigms, computer architecture, networks, databases, Boolean algebra and theory of computation • Theory mode and Algorithms mode — switch anytime • Timed mock papers (40 questions, 50 minutes) with topic breakdown • Quick practice, practice by topic, algorithm-tracing drills, weak-area review • Review incorrect answers and bookmarks • Flashcards with spaced repetition • Progress dashboard: readiness %, topic mastery, mock trend, streak, exam countdown • Fully offline after download — no account required BUILT FOR REAL REVISION Practise the skills A-Level papers reward: tracing pseudocode, comparing Big-O, simplifying Boolean expressions, modelling networks and databases, and explaining architecture trade-offs. Every question includes a detailed rationale so mistakes become learning. SUBSCRIPTION & LIFETIME Full access requires purchase. Privacy Policy: https://joykhansayan1.github.io/alevel-computer-science-revision/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ DISCLAIMER Independent study aid. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to AQA, OCR, Pearson Edexcel, WJEC, CCEA, or any exam board. Original practice content only — does not reproduce official past papers. Does not guarantee any grade. © 2026 MD Shahariar Nazim Joy

Screenshots

HandyBeam4 screens
A4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HandyBeam at 15.6 against A's 17.0. On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HandyBeam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and A sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
HandyBeam versus A: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandyBeamA
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 20 months—
Ads—No
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAhmed AlYamiMD Shahariar Nazim Joy

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HandyBeam

One-time1
  • HandyBeam Pro+$2.99
3 purchases

A

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$14.99

Questions

Is HandyBeam free?
HandyBeam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is A free?
A is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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