Comparison

Quickbase vs ModTruss

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

Head to head
About

Quickbase

This platform allows users to build and manage custom business applications without coding. It provides tools for data control, real-time updates, and secure access from any device, simplifying complex project workflows.

Highlights
  • No-code app creation
  • Data management and control
  • Real-time report updates
  • Secure biometric authentication
  • Geolocation mapping
  • Mobile file uploading
Features
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See, connect, and control every detail of even the most complex project portfolios with Quickbase. The Quickbase no-code platform lets you easily create, scale, and configure apps for even the most complex projects in your portfolio. ​​ With the Quickbase app, you can confidently manage your workflow from anywhere.​​ ​​ EASY APP ACCESS: Connect with all your Quickbase applications​​ ​​ CONVENIENT DATA CONTROL: Add, view, edit, search, and share your data​​ ​​ SECURE BIOMETRIC AUTHENTICATION*: Securely log into your account on the go​​ ​​ BUILT-IN GEOLOCATION: ​Automatically map locations via address fields.​ ​​ MOBILE UPLOADING: Upload photos or files from your mobile device​​ ​​ REAL-TIME UPDATES: View real-time updates to your reports, charts, forms and insights​​ *Note that to make it possible to sign in to Quickbase using Touch ID and Face ID, your Quickbase password is encrypted and stored on your device. Rest assured, neither your password nor your biometric data are ever accessible by Quickbase. We tell you this because we care deeply about your security and privacy, so we want to be crystal clear about what's happening (and what's not happening) behind the scenes.

About

ModTruss

This app provides engineers and professionals with a mobile tool to quickly calculate load capacities for structural systems. It allows users to select product types, load patterns, and span lengths, accounting for various configuration options and providing deflection values. The tool supports both Imperial and Metric units for flexible use in international projects.

Highlights
  • Smart Load Calculator
  • Flexible Units (Imperial/Metric)
  • Supports various load types
  • Multiple configuration options
  • Offline functionality
  • Accurate manufacturer data
Features
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Professional Load Calculations for ModTruss Products ModTruss Load Selector is the essential mobile tool for engineers, riggers, event professionals, and contractors working with ModTruss structural systems. Quickly calculate load capacities and find the right truss or extrusion for your project - all from your phone or tablet. KEY FEATURES Smart Load Calculator • Calculate maximum loads based on your specific configuration • Select product type, load pattern, and span length • Account for splice plates, tubes, and bars • Consider bending orientations (symmetric/non-symmetric) • View deflection values for precise engineering Flexible Units • Switch between Standard (Imperial) and Metric units • Standard: feet, pounds, inches • Metric: meters, kilograms, millimeters • Perfect for international projects LOAD TYPES SUPPORTED - Uniformly Distributed Load - Center Point Load - Third Point Load - Quarter Point Load - Fifth Point Load CONFIGURATION OPTIONS - No Splice (base configuration) - With Splice Plates - With Splice Tubes - With Splice Bars - Bending about Non-Symmetric Axis - Bending about Symmetric Axis WHY MODTRUSS LOAD SELECTOR? - Accurate - All data from official manufacturer PDFs - Fast - Get results in seconds, not minutes - Offline - No internet required after installation - Professional - Engineering-grade calculations - Easy - Intuitive step-by-step interface - Free - No subscriptions or in-app purchases SAFETY NOTE This app provides reference data for ModTruss products. Always consult with qualified structural engineers for critical applications. Follow all manufacturer guidelines and local building codes. Load calculations assume ideal conditions - real-world factors may reduce capacity. ABOUT MODTRUSS ModTruss manufactures high-quality aluminum and steel structural systems for events, exhibits, retail, and architectural applications. Their products are trusted worldwide for reliability and engineering excellence. Download ModTruss Load Selector today and make confident structural decisions faster!

Screenshots

Quickbase4 screens
ModTruss3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ModTruss at 100% against Quickbase's 40%. ModTruss also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Quickbase's advantage is ratings volume (121 vs 9). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ModTruss holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quickbase has 121 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Quickbase's written reviews are positive against 100% of ModTruss's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quickbase ships an update every 6 weeks, ModTruss every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Quickbase versus ModTruss: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuickbaseModTruss
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (121 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings121 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size529 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQuickBase IncDerek Gauger

Customer experience

Quickbase

All ratings121 ratings
Positive71.9%
Neutral2.5%
Negative25.6%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative57.1%

ModTruss

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Quickbase

Reported bugs

22 issues
  • Screen freezes and deletes work
  • App constantly has issues
  • Barcode scanner is useless
  • App never loads anything
  • Website redirects to app then logs out
Show 17 more
  • Screen goes completely white and unresponsive
  • App shuts down immediately on opening
  • Unrecognized operating system error with SSO and Duo
  • SSO login process is horrible, authentication never takes
  • Error about unique response during registration
  • Unable to save registration
  • Lagging servers
  • Sign on issues occur 1-2 times a week
  • Tabs don't appear on mobile
  • Embedded reports are not as nice to read
  • App updated and no longer works on iPhone
  • Cannot sign out, linked apps empty
  • Cannot download app, cloud option does nothing
  • Touch ID login doesn't work properly
  • Session expired message, have to log in again
  • Fingerprint login doesn't work
  • Certain widgets/reports didn't work in mobile browser, still don't work in app

Requested features

10 requests
  • Auto-saving functionality
  • Face ID or Touch ID for login
  • Ability to add snip or screenshot directly
  • Offline mode
  • Enforce Quickbase passwords for mobile users instead of SSO
Show 5 more
  • Allow FaceID for password storage and autofill
  • More specific error codes for registration issues
  • iPad version of the app
  • Improve mobile app UI for tabs and embedded reports
  • Native mobile application with fluid functionality

ModTruss

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Quickbase

No in-app purchases

None

ModTruss

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Quickbase free?
Quickbase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ModTruss free?
ModTruss is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Quickbase or ModTruss?
ModTruss is rated higher. Quickbase averages 4.0 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while ModTruss averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Quickbase or ModTruss have ads?
Neither Quickbase nor ModTruss shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Quickbase or ModTruss?
Quickbase ships an update every 6 weeks, and ModTruss every 3 weeks. Most recently, Quickbase was updated on November 6, 2026 and ModTruss on October 30, 2026.

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