Comparison

Smart400 vs TubeLoad

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

Head to head
About

Smart400

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With the Smart400 app, you can connect easily on one or more of your DA400s. After you've defined your DA400 list and password, a single click connects you to the selected DA400, no matter where it is in the world. You won't have to open your browser and type in a password anymore. You can use your DA400 to unlock a door, adjust a user's rights, block a user, or use all of its features.

About

TubeLoad

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TubeCalc is a fast structural calculator for aluminium and steel tubes, designed for film-set riggers, grips, scaffolders, and anyone who needs to verify load limits in the field. Four loading configurations: • Simple — single point load on a simply-supported tube • Two Loads — two independent loads, anywhere along the span • Cantilever — fixed at one end, load at the free end • Boom — overhanging beam with counterweight and adjustable support Calculates: • Deflection (with L/120 serviceability limit) • Bending moment and bending stress • Maximum safe point load • Shear force and bending moment diagrams • Support reactions Material library includes 6000-series aluminium alloys (6060, 6061-T6, 6082) and structural steel grades (S235–S420) — both EU and US variants. Other features: • Adjustable design factor (1:1 to 7:1, or custom) • Metric and imperial units • Save tube presets for quick recall across all calculators • Interactive beam diagrams — drag loads to see live updates • Works offline Important: TubeCalc is an engineering aid, not a substitute for a qualified structural engineer. Always have rigging verified for safety-critical applications.

Screenshots

Smart4003 screens
TubeLoad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Smart400 at Free against TubeLoad's $3.99. Smart400 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). TubeLoad's advantage is device support. On in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Smart400 is free to download; TubeLoad costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 2 level
Smart400 versus TubeLoad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart400TubeLoad
PriceFree — better$3.99
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDinecTIMO TAPIO HAAPASAARI

In-app purchases

None

Smart400

No in-app purchases

None

TubeLoad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart400 free?
Smart400 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TubeLoad free?
TubeLoad costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

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