Comparison

Deflection Pro vs PQ CAD Viewer

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

PQ CAD Viewer

Features
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PQ CAD Viewer — View DWG Drawings Anywhere PQ CAD Viewer is a fast, lightweight DWG viewer designed for engineers, architects, construction professionals, and anyone who needs to access CAD drawings on the go. Whether you're at a construction site, in the office, or on the move, PQ CAD Viewer makes it easy to open, explore, and measure technical drawings directly on your iPhone. KEY FEATURES • Native DWG Viewing Open and view AutoCAD DWG drawings using our independently developed native DWG reading technology. • Smooth Pan & Zoom Navigate detailed engineering drawings with intuitive touch gestures. Zoom in to inspect fine details while maintaining sharp geometry. • Distance Measurement Measure distances directly on drawings. View total distance and horizontal and vertical differences (ΔX and ΔY). • Detailed CAD Rendering View lines, polylines, arcs, circles, splines, blocks, dimensions, text, hatches, and other supported CAD elements. • Open Files Easily Import DWG drawings from the iOS Files app and quickly access recently opened drawings. • Favorites Mark frequently used drawings as favorites for convenient access. • Built for Mobile A clean, intuitive interface designed for reviewing technical drawings on your phone. • No Account Required Start viewing your drawings without creating an account. DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONALS PQ CAD Viewer is ideal for: • Civil engineers and architects • Construction site engineers • Structural and MEP professionals • Contractors and project managers • CAD users who need mobile access to drawings IMPORTANT INFORMATION Some DWG files may contain unsupported objects, external references, or fonts that affect how drawings are displayed. For critical engineering decisions, always verify information against the original approved project documents. PQ CAD Viewer is developed by Proqon Technology.

Screenshots

Deflection Pro4 screens
PQ CAD Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PQ CAD Viewer at Free against Deflection Pro's $19.99. Deflection Pro's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

PQ CAD Viewer is free to download; Deflection Pro costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Deflection Pro versus PQ CAD Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeflection ProPQ CAD Viewer
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlue KetchepMUTLU KUTLU

In-app purchases

None

Deflection Pro

No in-app purchases

None

PQ CAD Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Deflection Pro free?
Deflection Pro costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PQ CAD Viewer free?
PQ CAD Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Deflection Pro or PQ CAD Viewer have ads?
Neither Deflection Pro nor PQ CAD Viewer shows ads.

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