A vs PAD Footing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
PAD Footing
This structural design tool analyzes single-column footings for vertical loads and bending moments. It's based on a long-standing program, offering reliable engineering calculations for structural analysis.
- Analyzes single-column footings
- Resists vertical loads (Y-direction)
- Handles bending moments (X & Z directions)
- Based on established engineering software
- Structural analysis calculations
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PAD Footing is a structural design tool used to analyze simple, single-column footings to resist vertical loads in the Y-direction and bending moments in the X & Z directions. PAD-98 was originally written in 1998 and subsequently included in the Foot2000 program release which is still in publication today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PAD Footing at 3.5 against A's 3.0. PAD Footing also leads on price ($1.99 vs $8.99) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
A costs $8.99 and PAD Footing $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PAD Footing holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.
A ships an update every 3 weeks, PAD Footing fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | A | PAD Footing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $8.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 3.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jutarus Ratanasethakul | Charles Roberts |
Customer experience
A
PAD Footing
In-app purchases
A
No in-app purchases
PAD Footing
No in-app purchases
