# HandyBeam vs Structural Dynamics Visualizer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Structural Dynamics Visualizer at none against HandyBeam's 1. HandyBeam's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.5). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HandyBeam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Structural Dynamics Visualizer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for HandyBeam against 5.0 for Structural Dynamics Visualizer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HandyBeam | Structural Dynamics Visualizer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handybeam/id1153334150/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/structural-dynamics-visualizer/id6810331487/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 3 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ahmed AlYami](https://appshunter.io/developer/1153334149) | [MICHAEL PATRICK BERRY](https://appshunter.io/developer/6810331489) |

## What reviewers say

### HandyBeam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handybeam/id1153334150)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HandyBeam Pro+ | $2.99 | one-time |


### Structural Dynamics Visualizer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/structural-dynamics-visualizer/id6810331487)

Explore structural vibrations with this interactive educational tool. Visualize free and forced vibrations, mode shapes, and earthquake responses using animated models and synchronized plots. Adjust system parameters to see immediate effects on structural behavior.

**Highlights:** Free vibration analysis, Forced vibration and resonance, SDOF and MDOF models, Mode shape visualization, Earthquake response simulation, Interactive parameter adjustment, Animated structural deformation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HandyBeam free?

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

### Is Structural Dynamics Visualizer free?

Structural Dynamics Visualizer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HandyBeam or Structural Dynamics Visualizer?

HandyBeam and Structural Dynamics Visualizer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

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