SMD Elements® Span Check vs Start Build Grow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SMD Elements® Span Check
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The only metal floor deck span checking app on the market… this new version replicates the floor deck span data you will find on our website and through calculations in our software. SMD Elements® Span Check is a powerful mobile app that helps engineers, contractors, and architects quickly check spans with precision and ease. • Instant Span Results – Get accurate maximum span recommendations in seconds. • Supports all SMD Floor Deck Profiles – Returns maximum spans based on a various criterion. • Easy-to-Use Interface – No complex formulas, just input your details and go! • On-the-Go Accessibility – Perfect for job sites, offices, or anywhere you need quick results without internet access. SMD Elements® Design Software is also available for download from the SMD website. Windows based, this software is capable of creating full calculations - the next step in your specification process!
Start Build Grow
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Designed to facilitate our participant's learning, mentorship experience, and manage recommended resources, the Start, Build & Grow app was created in partnership with App Studios Ltd, with entrepreneurs in mind, in readiness for their start-up journey. If you want to start or grow a business in Ipswich and have a business idea you need help getting launched, Start, Build & Grow is a fantastic FREE programme created just for you. Our team of experts have a wealth of knowledge to educate, guide, and help you, and our app is designed to support your learning every step of the way.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SMD Elements® Span Check at none against Start Build Grow's shown. SMD Elements® Span Check also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SMD Elements® Span Check ships an update every 3 months, Start Build Grow every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SMD Elements® Span Check | Start Build Grow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Structural Metal Decks Limited | Start Build & Grow Ltd |
In-app purchases
SMD Elements® Span Check
No in-app purchases
Start Build Grow
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SMD Elements® Span Check free?
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Do SMD Elements® Span Check or Start Build Grow have ads?
Which is updated more often, SMD Elements® Span Check or Start Build Grow?
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