Comparison

Deflection Pro vs ABeam Pro

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

Head to head
About

Deflection Pro

This advanced structural analysis calculator assists engineers with beam, truss, and frame design. It generates load combinations based on American and European standards and performs detailed beam column capacity checks. Results are presented intuitively, with options to export to PDF and save files.

Highlights
  • Beam, truss, and frame analysis
  • Load combination generation (US & EU standards)
  • Beam column capacity checks (flexure, shear, tension, compression)
  • Detailed design checks for various buckling types
  • PDF export
  • Save to external file
Features
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Deflection Pro is an advanced structural analysis calculator for beam, truss, and frame design. The software is designed to be simple, intuitive, and useful for structural engineers worldwide. Like our other apps, it is designed to run on all your devices. LOAD COMBINATIONS Deflection Pro generates common load combinations based on American and European standards. Simply select a desired design method in the settings page and assign a category to each load. The results are seamlessly aggregated and integrated into the same charts and interface as if you were designing a simple beam case. BEAM COLUMN CAPACITY CHECKS Deflection Pro calculates beam column strength capacity for flexure, shear, tension, and compression based on the AISC specification. The software accurately reproduces tabulated values in steel construction manuals. Flexure Design • Yielding • Lateral torsional buckling • Local buckling • Flange local buckling • Compression flange local buckling • Web local buckling • Compression tee stem local buckling Shear Design • Web shear strength • Web shear strength, considering field action Tension Design • Yielding tensile strength • Rupture tensile strength Compression Design • Flexural buckling • Torsional buckling OTHER FEATURES Since this is our latest and greatest structural analysis app, we are actively improving it and adding new functionality. It receives more frequent updates than other tiers of our software. Other advanced functionality include the ability to directly export to PDF and to save to an external file for backup and sharing. CONTACT We like to hear from you! Please email contact@ketchep.com if you have any issues, questions, or comments.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Direct Stiffness Method analysis
  • Calculates reactions, shear, moment, deflection
  • Interactive diagrams and plots
  • Exportable PDF reports
  • Student tutorials and examples
  • Offline functionality
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Deflection Pro4 screens
ABeam Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Deflection Pro at 69% against ABeam Pro's 14%. Deflection Pro also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (16 vs 1). ABeam Pro's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $19.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Deflection Pro costs $19.99 and ABeam Pro $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Deflection Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Deflection Pro has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Deflection Pro's written reviews are positive against 14% of ABeam Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Deflection Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, ABeam Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Deflection Pro versus ABeam Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeflection ProABeam Pro
Price$19.99$4.99 — better
Rating4.7 (16 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlue KetchepJutarus Ratanasethakul

Customer experience

Deflection Pro

All ratings16 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral15.4%
Negative15.4%

ABeam Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%

In-app purchases

None

Deflection Pro

No in-app purchases

None

ABeam Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Deflection Pro free?
Deflection Pro costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ABeam Pro free?
ABeam Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Deflection Pro or ABeam Pro?
Deflection Pro is rated higher. Deflection Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while ABeam Pro averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Deflection Pro or ABeam Pro have ads?
Neither Deflection Pro nor ABeam Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Deflection Pro or ABeam Pro?
Deflection Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, and ABeam Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, Deflection Pro was updated on November 6, 2026 and ABeam Pro on November 2, 2026.

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