TopOpt Shape vs PocketDIC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
TopOpt Shape
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This app let you find optimal structure that minimizes compliance. You can change the design goals to see how they affects the final results. Learn and understand topology optimization. P.S. The app gives better experience with an iPad.
PocketDIC
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PocketDIC is an app that measures deformation and strain fields using Digital Image Correlation (DIC) with your smartphone camera. Features: - Capture reference and deformed images using the built-in camera - Automatically compute displacement and strain fields using DIC algorithm - Visualize ฮตxx, ฮตyy, ฮตxy, U, and V components as color maps - Save analysis results as PNG images How to use: 1. Capture a reference image 2. Capture deformed images at intervals 3. Tap the DIC button to analyze automatically 4. Review and save the strain map Suitable for education and research in materials science and solid mechanics.
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Verdict
TopOpt Shape and PocketDIC are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | TopOpt Shape | PocketDIC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 โ better | 13.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DTU Mechanical Engineering | Shigeto Yamasaki |
In-app purchases
TopOpt Shape
No in-app purchases
PocketDIC
No in-app purchases
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