# iBeams vs Structural Engineering Calc.

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iBeams at 53% against Structural Engineering Calc.'s 0%. iBeams also leads on price (Free vs $5.99). Structural Engineering Calc.'s advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (20 vs 2). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

iBeams is free to download; Structural Engineering Calc. costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Structural Engineering Calc. holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Structural Engineering Calc. has 20 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of iBeams's written reviews are positive against 0% of Structural Engineering Calc.'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iBeams ships an update every 17 months, Structural Engineering Calc. every 10 months. Both last shipped on September 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iBeams | Structural Engineering Calc. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibeams/id398882202/reviews) | **[4.5 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/structural-engineering-calc/id590507987/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **20** |
| Positive reviews | **53.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 10 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 5 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Norm Schuster](https://appshunter.io/developer/398882205) | [V PUGAZHENTHI](https://appshunter.io/developer/491898049) |

## 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


### Structural Engineering Calc.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/structural-engineering-calc/id590507987)

This app provides 59 essential structural engineering formulas for columns, beams, base plates, composite beams, and connections. It offers instant demand/capacity checks, a built-in AISC section database, and material references, supporting both USCS and SI units for on-site or office use.

**Highlights:** 59 structural formulas, Instant demand/capacity checks, Built-in AISC section database, Material and code references, USCS & SI unit support, Pass/Fail visual indicators

**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 Structural Engineering Calc. free?

Structural Engineering Calc. costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iBeams or Structural Engineering Calc.?

Structural Engineering Calc. is rated higher. iBeams averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Structural Engineering Calc. averages 4.5 from 20 ratings.

### Do iBeams or Structural Engineering Calc. have ads?

Neither iBeams nor Structural Engineering Calc. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iBeams or Structural Engineering Calc.?

iBeams ships an update every 17 months, and Structural Engineering Calc. every 10 months. Most recently, iBeams was updated on September 18, 2026 and Structural Engineering Calc. on September 18, 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.*