Comparison

MATLAB Mobile vs FrameDesign

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

Head to head
About

MATLAB Mobile

Access MATLAB commands, create and edit files, and visualize data from your mobile device. Connect to the cloud for expanded storage and access to add-on products. Acquire data from sensors and your camera for real-time analysis.

Highlights
  • Command-line access to MATLAB
  • Create, edit, and run MATLAB files
  • 2D and 3D data visualization
  • Data acquisition from device sensors
  • Cloud storage with MATLAB Drive
  • Image and video acquisition
Features
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Connect to MATLAB® from your iPhone or iPad. Evaluate MATLAB commands, create and edit files, view results, acquire data from sensors, and visualize data – from the convenience of your mobile device. CONNECT TO THE CLOUD Use your MathWorks Account to connect to MathWorks Cloud from MATLAB Mobile™. Linking a license that is current on MathWorks Software Maintenance Service to your MathWorks Account increases your storage quota and unlocks access to other add-on products on the license. With your MathWorks Account, you can: • Access MATLAB from the command-line • View, run, edit and create files from the Editor • Acquire data from device sensors • Store your files and data on MATLAB Drive (you receive 5 GB of cloud storage) Link a license that is current on MathWorks Software Maintenance Service to your MathWorks Account to unlock the following features: • Access to other add-on products on your license • 20 GB of cloud storage on MATLAB Drive FEATURES • Command-line access to MATLAB and add-on products • MATLAB Copilot for AI-assisted coding with a valid license • 2D and 3D plots to visualize data • Editor to view, run, edit and create MATLAB files • Data acquisition from device sensors • Image and video acquisition from the camera • Cloud storage and synchronization with MATLAB Drive • Custom keyboard to enter typical MATLAB syntax LIMITATIONS The following features are not supported: • Using MATLAB Apps, such as Curve Fitting • Creating apps with App Designer • Interacting with 3D figures • Opening or creating models using the Simulink graphical environment Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. ABOUT MATLAB  MATLAB is the leading technical computing software for algorithm development, data visualization, data analysis, and numeric computation. MATLAB is used in a wide range of applications, including signal and image processing, communications, control design, test and measurement, financial modeling and analysis, and computational biology.

About

FrameDesign

Features
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Master Structural Engineering with FrameDesign FrameDesign is a professional-grade structural analysis application designed for civil engineers, architects, and students. Built on a high-precision Finite Element Method (FEM) engine, it provides a powerful yet intuitive platform for the design and verification of 2D frames, beams, and trusses. High-Performance Analysis Anywhere Move beyond the limitations of desktop software. FrameDesign brings advanced structural engineering capabilities to your mobile device, allowing for rapid iteration and verification whether you are in the office, in the classroom, or on-site. Define geometry, apply complex loading conditions, and receive instantaneous results for internal forces, deflections, and stresses. Core Capabilities: Intuitive CAD Editor: A streamlined interface for drawing and modifying beams, nodes, and supports with professional-grade precision. Advanced Load Support: Apply point loads, moments, distributed loads, and thermal (temperature) variations. Precision FEM Engine: Accurate calculations for displacements, internal forces, and stresses. Extensive Material & Profile Library: Utilize standard steel and concrete profiles or create custom cross-sections and materials. Load Combinations: Define and manage multiple load cases and combinations according to international standards. Visual Analysis: High-resolution diagrams for Bending Moments (M), Shear Forces (V), Normal Forces (N), and Deflections. Professional Features: Support for spring stiffness, internal hinges, imposed deflections, and DXF file imports. Reporting and Export: Generate detailed PDF reports and print analysis results directly from the application. Built for Professional Productivity FrameDesign is engineered to optimize your workflow. The modern interface and optimized processing power enable engineers to perform complex checks and design iterations in seconds. It integrates directly with the Let’s Construct ecosystem, including our dedicated Steel and Concrete design tools. Trusted by Engineering Professionals From preliminary beam checks to complex frame analysis, FrameDesign is used by thousands of professionals worldwide who require reliability, speed, and accuracy in their structural design process. Disclaimer: FrameDesign is intended for preliminary reference, study, and verification purposes. All professional construction projects must be validated by a licensed structural engineer. The standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) apply to this app. You can find them here https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MATLAB Mobile4 screens
FrameDesign4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MATLAB Mobile at none against FrameDesign's 3. MATLAB Mobile also leads on ads (none vs shown). FrameDesign's advantage is iOS requirement (15.3 vs 17.0). On price and device support 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

Both are free to download. FrameDesign sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. MATLAB Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MATLAB Mobile versus FrameDesign: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMATLAB MobileFrameDesign
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (179 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings179 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMathWorksMartinus Ruitenbeek

Bugs and requests

MATLAB Mobile

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Plots show outdated data
  • Cursor and typing issues with live scripts
  • Frequent disconnections and reconnection problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add Simulink support
  • Optimize for iPad Pro and new iPadOS
  • Allow local file storage and editing
  • Improve plot handling and reset functionality

FrameDesign

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MATLAB Mobile

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

FrameDesign

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription$3.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription$44.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$89.99

Questions

Is MATLAB Mobile free?
MATLAB Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FrameDesign free?
FrameDesign is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MATLAB Mobile or FrameDesign have ads?
FrameDesign shows ads; MATLAB Mobile does not.