Rectangular Beam vs A
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rectangular Beam
This app assists in the design and analysis of reinforced concrete rectangular beams. It calculates required reinforcement, draws beam sections with rebar details, and provides strain distribution diagrams. Users can also determine crack width and deflection, and generate PDF reports.
- Reinforcement calculation
- Beam section drawing
- Layer requirement check
- Strain distribution diagram
- Crack width calculation
- Deflection calculation
- PDF report generation
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Designing a Reinforced Concrete Rectangular Beam. Applied moment and forces: Bending moment, Shear and Torsion. What this application can do: • Provide the required reinforcement in Tension and Compression zone. • Draw a Section of Beam with all required reinforcement. • Check how many layers required in Tension and Compression Zone. • Draw Strain Distribution Diagram and provide ε for each rebars layer. • Get the Crack width. • Get the Deflection. • PDF report.
A
This app simplifies structural analysis for engineers and architects. It uses Direct Stiffness Analysis to calculate shear forces, bending moments, and deflections for beams, trusses, and frames. Get instant results and detailed reports for documentation and learning.
- Direct Stiffness Analysis
- Beam, truss, and frame analysis
- Shear force, bending moment, deflection calculations
- User-friendly interface
- Detailed analysis reports
- Educational resource
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A-Projects: Structural Analysis Simplified Unlock the power of structural analysis with A-Projects, your ultimate companion for engineers and architecture enthusiasts! Whether you’re designing beams, trusses, or frames, our app utilizes Direct Stiffness Analysis to deliver accurate solutions for shear forces, bending moments, and deflections. Key Features: User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive navigation that allows you to easily input data and visualize results. Comprehensive Design Tools: Analyze various structures including beams, trusses, and frames with precision. Instant Results: Get quick calculations for shear forces, bending moments, and deflections at your fingertips. Detailed Reports: Generate in-depth analysis reports to help in documentation and presentations. Educational Resource: Ideal for students and professionals alike, enhancing learning and reinforcing concepts in structural engineering. Transform your approach to structural design with smart analysis tools that fit in your pocket. Download A-Projects today and step confidently into the world of structural engineering!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: A at 3.0 against Rectangular Beam's 1.0. A also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). Rectangular Beam's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $8.99). On ratings volume, 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
Rectangular Beam costs $4.99 and A $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
A holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Rectangular Beam's written reviews are positive against 38% of A's.
Rectangular Beam ships an update every 6 months, A every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rectangular Beam | A |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 — better | $8.99 |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 38.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rab Elias | Jutarus Ratanasethakul |
Customer experience
Rectangular Beam
A
In-app purchases
Rectangular Beam
No in-app purchases
A
No in-app purchases









