# iBeams vs Offset Calc App ANSI

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Offset Calc App ANSI at 100% against iBeams's 53%. Offset Calc App ANSI also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and update cadence (monthly vs every 17 months). iBeams's advantage is price (Free vs $6.99). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

iBeams is free to download; Offset Calc App ANSI costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Offset Calc App ANSI holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Offset Calc App ANSI has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of iBeams's written reviews are positive against 100% of Offset Calc App ANSI's.

iBeams ships an update every 17 months, Offset Calc App ANSI monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iBeams | Offset Calc App ANSI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibeams/id398882202/reviews) | **[5.0 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offset-calc-app-ansi/id1463259532/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#199** |
| Size | 5 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Norm Schuster](https://appshunter.io/developer/398882205) | [Steffen Weber](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456703068) |

## What reviewers say

### iBeams

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibeams/id398882202)

This tool helps structural engineers visualize and analyze beam behavior. It displays reaction, shear, moment, and deflection diagrams for various configurations. Users can edit load and geometric values for custom analysis.

**Highlights:** Beam and load configuration display, Reaction, shear, moment, deflection diagrams, Editable load values, Editable geometric values, Structural engineering analysis

**In-app purchases:** none


### Offset Calc App ANSI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offset-calc-app-ansi/id1463259532)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This industrial pipe construction tool calculates pipe offsets and weights according to ANSI/ASME standards. It offers imperial and metric calculations for various pipe sizes and fittings, helping users save material, time, and stress.

**Highlights:** Imperial and metric offset calculations, Pipe and profile weight calculations, ANSI/ASME standard nominal diameters, Calculation with length or elbow angle, Offsets with tee, History of calculations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iBeams free?

iBeams is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Offset Calc App ANSI free?

Offset Calc App ANSI costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iBeams or Offset Calc App ANSI?

Offset Calc App ANSI is rated higher. iBeams averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Offset Calc App ANSI averages 5.0 from 19 ratings.

### Do iBeams or Offset Calc App ANSI have ads?

Neither iBeams nor Offset Calc App ANSI shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iBeams or Offset Calc App ANSI?

iBeams ships an update every 17 months, and Offset Calc App ANSI monthly. Most recently, iBeams was updated on September 18, 2026 and Offset Calc App ANSI on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*