Comparison

Rectangular Beam vs GeoCollect

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Reinforcement calculation
  • Beam section drawing
  • Layer requirement check
  • Strain distribution diagram
  • Crack width calculation
  • Deflection calculation
  • PDF report generation
Features
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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.

About

GeoCollect

Capture and manage geographic data in the field with an intuitive, offline-capable application. Organize data collection with custom feature classes and collaborate with teammates in real-time. Export your collected data in various formats for seamless integration with other GIS tools.

Highlights
  • Unlimited projects
  • Customizable feature classes
  • Collaborative workspaces
  • Offline data collection
  • GeoJSON, KML, CSV export
  • Intuitive user interface
Features
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GeoCollect – Field Data Collection Made Simple Collect, document, and organize geographic data directly in the field. GeoCollect is a mobile field mapping tool built for anyone who needs to record real-world observations and assets — from trees, species and habitats to utility infrastructure, maintenance tasks, inspections, and surveys. Create your own data structure, capture locations on the map, add photos and attributes, and keep everything organized in projects. When the fieldwork is done, export your data as GeoJSON, KML, or CSV. Built for fieldwork • Collect points, lines, and areas Map anything you encounter in the field using GPS and an intuitive map interface. • Create custom data types Define exactly what you want to collect, with custom fields and attributes for each type of feature. • Add photos and notes Document observations with images, descriptions, and structured information. • Work offline Continue collecting and editing data even when you're working beyond network coverage. • Collaborate with your team Invite others to your projects and keep field data shared and up to date. • Export your data Export projects as GeoJSON, KML, or CSV and continue working with your data wherever you need it. • Organize your fieldwork Create unlimited projects with up to 1,000 features per project. From forests to city streets GeoCollect adapts to the work you're doing. Use it for: • Tree and forestry surveys • Species and habitat observations • Utility and infrastructure mapping • Asset inventories • Maintenance and inspection work • Environmental field surveys • Parks and public spaces • Custom field data collection GIS without the complexity GeoCollect is designed to make field data collection fast and approachable. You don't need a complicated desktop workflow just to record what you see around you. Open a project, collect your data, and get back to the work that matters. Take GeoCollect into the field and start mapping. Terms of Service: https://aboveapps.no/geocollector-pro-terms-of-service/

Screenshots

Rectangular Beam4 screens
GeoCollect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GeoCollect at Free against Rectangular Beam's $4.99. GeoCollect also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). Rectangular Beam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, ads, device support 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

GeoCollect is free to download; Rectangular Beam costs $4.99 up front. GeoCollect sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Rectangular Beam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GeoCollect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rectangular Beam ships an update every 6 months, GeoCollect every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Rectangular Beam versus GeoCollect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRectangular BeamGeoCollect
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRab EliasAbove AS

Customer experience

Rectangular Beam

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

GeoCollect

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Rectangular Beam

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

GeoCollect

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Annual Subscription3 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Rectangular Beam free?
Rectangular Beam costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GeoCollect free?
GeoCollect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rectangular Beam or GeoCollect?
GeoCollect is rated higher. Rectangular Beam averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while GeoCollect averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Rectangular Beam or GeoCollect have ads?
Neither Rectangular Beam nor GeoCollect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rectangular Beam or GeoCollect?
Rectangular Beam ships an update every 6 months, and GeoCollect every 5 weeks. Most recently, Rectangular Beam was updated on September 29, 2026 and GeoCollect on October 3, 2026.

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