AutoCAD IRef vs Continuous Beam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AutoCAD IRef
This app serves as a comprehensive reference guide for AutoCAD 2011 commands. It provides detailed information to help users navigate and utilize the software's features effectively.
- AutoCAD 2011 command reference
- Interactive guide
- Comprehensive companion
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The AutoCAD 2011 Interactive Command Reference is a comprehensive companion reference for AutoCAD 2011.
Continuous Beam
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Continuous Beam application will provide you the Shear and Moment Diagrams for a beam with an unlimited nbr of spans based on three moment equations.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: AutoCAD IRef at Free against Continuous Beam's $9.99. AutoCAD IRef also leads on iOS requirement (5.1 vs 15.0). Continuous Beam's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
AutoCAD IRef is free to download; Continuous Beam costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AutoCAD IRef ships an update every 23 months, Continuous Beam every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AutoCAD IRef | Continuous Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 1.9 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | Every 19 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 5.1 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Digital Cheetah Solutions, Inc. | Rab Elias |
In-app purchases
AutoCAD IRef
No in-app purchases
Continuous Beam
No in-app purchases
