Comparison

iBeams vs Auto RC

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

Head to head
About

iBeams

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
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iBeams is a tool for structural engineers. The app displays various beam and load configurations along with the corresponding reaction, shear, moment, and deflection diagrams. Load and geometric values can be edited.

About

Auto RC

This app transforms structural design into a superpower by automatically generating beam layouts from floor plans using AI. It offers tools for analyzing and designing structural elements, with advanced features for full building modeling and detailed exports available through a subscription.

Highlights
  • AI-powered floor plan scanning
  • Automatic beam layout generation
  • 3D rebar detailing
  • Full building structural modeling
  • 3D structural analysis
  • Exportable calculation reports and CAD plans
Features
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Structural design becomes your new superpower. Auto RC doesn't just deliver fast results — it helps you understand the fundamentals of structural design and empowers you to create professional-grade structures with confidence. Free Features for All Users 1) Scan floor plans and auto-generate beam layouts using AI 2) Analyze and design structural elements automatically (up to 50 beams per plan) 3) View 3D rebar details for beams 4) Customize beam and slab design as needed 5) Save projects by watching ads Premium Features for Subscribers 1) Build full structural models with Pro Mode 2) Design and edit entire buildings: slabs, beams, columns, foundations, stairs, roofs, and steel frames 3) Run full 3D structural analysis with load combinations 4) Export full calculation reports 5) Auto-generate rebar models for the entire structure 6) Export bar cut lists and shop drawings 7) Export bill of quantities (BOQ) 8) Export structural CAD plans 9) Export 3D rebar models in IFC format for BIM compatibility 10) Enjoy an ad-free experience Auto RC Subscription Plans Weekly: $4.99 Monthly: $9.99 Yearly: $99.99 (save 2 months) Free 7-day trial – cancel anytime. Your premium access stays active until the end of the trial or billing cycle. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iBeams4 screens
Auto RC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Auto RC at 4.5 against iBeams's 3.5. Auto RC also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 17 months) and review sentiment (75% vs 53%). iBeams's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Auto RC sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. iBeams asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Auto RC holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of iBeams's written reviews are positive against 75% of Auto RC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iBeams ships an update every 17 months, Auto RC every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iBeams versus Auto RC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriBeamsAuto RC
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings)4.5 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.3% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26 — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNorm Schustervachiraphun mekvarmdee

Customer experience

iBeams

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative13.3%

Auto RC

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

iBeams

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Auto RC

Subscriptions2
  • สมัครสมาชิกรายเดือน7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • สมัครสมาชิกรายปี7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time6
  • Export IFC model file$2.99
  • Export structural model file$2.99
  • สมัครสมาชิกแบบไม่ต่ออายุ$4.99
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  • Export structural model file$4.99
  • Export structural model file$7.99
  • Export structural model file$9.99

Questions

Is iBeams free?
iBeams is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Auto RC free?
Auto RC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iBeams or Auto RC?
Auto RC is rated higher. iBeams averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Auto RC averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.
Do iBeams or Auto RC have ads?
Neither iBeams nor Auto RC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iBeams or Auto RC?
iBeams ships an update every 17 months, and Auto RC every 3 weeks. Most recently, iBeams was updated on September 18, 2026 and Auto RC on August 31, 2026.

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