# CSiMaterials vs Mechanical Engineering Toolkit

The clearest difference is rating: Mechanical Engineering Toolkit at 4.8 against CSiMaterials's 4.0. Mechanical Engineering Toolkit also leads on ratings volume (64 vs 1). CSiMaterials's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mechanical Engineering Toolkit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CSiMaterials asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mechanical Engineering Toolkit holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mechanical Engineering Toolkit has 64 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | CSiMaterials | Mechanical Engineering Toolkit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/csimaterials/id1195522796/reviews) | **[4.8 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mechanical-engineering-toolkit/id1601099443/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **64** |
| Positive reviews | — | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 16 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Computers and Structures, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1119970032) | [APPS BAY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599035519) |

## What reviewers say

### CSiMaterials

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/csimaterials/id1195522796)

Access a comprehensive library of construction materials for structural design. Search and sort materials by various properties like strength and strain to find optimal options for your projects.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive material library, Search and sort by material properties, View material properties, Includes tendons, cold formed steel, and aluminum, Filter by strength and strain

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mechanical Engineering Toolkit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mechanical-engineering-toolkit/id1601099443)

This utility app provides a comprehensive collection of engineering equations and formulas for students and professionals. Easily perform calculations by selecting a formula and inputting variables, with detailed instructions and reference material included.

**Highlights:** Engineering equations and formulas, Mechanics of Material calculations, Theory of Elasticity formulas, Composite Material properties, Reference material, Variable input for calculations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CSiMaterials free?

CSiMaterials is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mechanical Engineering Toolkit free?

Mechanical Engineering Toolkit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CSiMaterials or Mechanical Engineering Toolkit?

Mechanical Engineering Toolkit is rated higher. CSiMaterials averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Mechanical Engineering Toolkit averages 4.8 from 64 ratings.

### Do CSiMaterials or Mechanical Engineering Toolkit have ads?

Mechanical Engineering Toolkit shows ads; CSiMaterials does not.

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