Comparison

Formula MAX vs Concrete Engineering

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

Head to head
About

Formula MAX

Access over 1100 physics, chemistry, and math formulas with a powerful search and offline access. Save favorites, use built-in calculators, and view a detailed periodic table. Designed for user convenience and quick reference.

Highlights
  • 1100+ formulas, definitions, and values
  • Offline access
  • Powerful search function
  • Favorites for quick access
  • Trigonometric and logarithmic calculators
  • Periodic table with element details
Features
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Formula MAX is a universal app with a collection of over 1100+ Physics, Chemistry and Maths formulas, more formulas to be added constantly through updates. Use your Formula MAX app across your iOS devices with exclusive device based UI, with just one purchase. The app is designed with a view of user convenience in searching, locating & referring a formula. Topics covered: Maths – Algebra, Analytical geometry, Complex numbers, Differential calculus, Differential equations, Discrete mathematics, Geometry, Integral calculus, Matrices, Mensuration, Modern Algebra, Set language, Statistics, Time series, Trigonometry, Vector algebra Physics – Atomic physics, Dynamics of Rotational motion, Electricity, Electromagnetic induction and Altering current, Electronics, Gravitation & space science, Heat, Hydrostatics, Light, Magnetism, Measurement, Mechanics, Mechanics of solids and fluids (Properties of matter), Nuclear physics, Relativity, Solar planets, Sound Chemistry – Atomic structure, Chemical bonding, Chemistry & its division, Common names & Chemical names, Important definitions, Organic chemistry, Periodic classification, Physical chemistry, States of matter Features - Huge data base of 1100+ formulas, definitions, values - Option to email the pages - Powerful search function to locate formulas - Store formulas in favorites for quick access - Trigonometric value calculator - Logarithmic value calculator - Periodic table with details about all elements - Simple and easy user interface - All the features are available offline

About

Concrete Engineering

This app provides civil engineers with a comprehensive suite of 56 calculators for concrete design and analysis. It features smart auto-fill pickers, calculation history with PDF export, and direct ACI code references for all calculations.

Highlights
  • 56 concrete and civil engineering calculators
  • Metric and Imperial unit support
  • Smart auto-fill pickers
  • Calculation history with PDF export
  • ACI 318-19 code references
  • Detailed formulas included
Features
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Concrete Engineering Calculator is a professional-grade app with all 56 calculators for concrete and civil engineering — fully unlocked from first launch. Smart auto-fill pickers, calculation history with PDF export, and ACI code references on every calculator. Key Features: Supports both Metric (SI) and Imperial (USCS) units Includes detailed formulas for all calculations Smart auto-fill pickers for concrete mix grades, rebar grades, and bar sizes Calculation history with save, review, and PDF export ACI 318-19 code reference badge on every calculator Beam Calculations: Water/Cementitious Materials Ratio Modulus of Elasticity Tensile Strength Compressive Stress (Beam) Stress in Reinforcement Cross-sectional Area (Tensile and Compressive Reinforcement) Stress (Extreme Fiber of Concrete) Shear and Diagonal Tension Nominal Shear Stress Ultimate Shear Capacity Cracking Moment Bending Moment Capacity (Underreinforced and Rectangular Beams) Column Calculations: Total Allowable Axial Load Spiral Reinforcing Ratio Long-Column Load Reduction Factor (Fixed Ends) Maximum Permissible Eccentricity (Spiral and Tied Columns) Bending Load (Spiral and Tied Columns) Slab and Wall Calculations: Slab Thickness Flexural Stiffness Ratio (Beam Section and Slab Width) Axial Capacity of Wall Nominal Shear Stress on Wall Vertical Shear Reinforcement Ratio of Wall Development Lengths and Crack Control: Tension Development Lengths (Various Bar Types) Compression Development Length Development Length (Hooked Bar) Crack Width Control Additional Calculations: Volume of Spiral Steel to Concrete Core Ratio Moment at Balanced Condition Shear Friction Reinforcement Area Coefficient of Sliding Friction Modular Ratio Steel Ratio Effective Moment of Inertia Total End Shear (Counterfort Walls) Ultimate Strength (No Wind, With Wind, With Earthquake Load) Auto-Fill Reference Pickers: Concrete mix picker fills compressive strength and modulus of elasticity automatically Rebar grade picker fills yield strength and modulus of steel automatically Bar size picker fills cross-sectional area and diameter automatically All pickers support both SI and USCS unit modes

Screenshots

Formula MAX4 screens
Concrete Engineering4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Formula MAX at 4.8 against Concrete Engineering's 4.2. Formula MAX also leads on price ($0.99 vs $3.99) and update cadence (every 11 months vs every 23 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Formula MAX costs $0.99 and Concrete Engineering $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Formula MAX holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Formula MAX has 52 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Formula MAX ships an update every 11 months, Concrete Engineering every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Formula MAX versus Concrete Engineering: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFormula MAXConcrete Engineering
Price$0.99 — better$3.99
Rating4.8 (52 ratings) — better4.2 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews79.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings52 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 11 months — betterEvery 23 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMallow Technologies Private LimitedV PUGAZHENTHI

Customer experience

Formula MAX

All ratings52 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive79.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative12.5%

Concrete Engineering

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%

Bugs and requests

Formula MAX

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Search function returns no results for some queries
  • Display glitches preventing information from showing
  • Inconsistent symbology and notation within sections
  • Spacing errors in text
  • App crashes or performance issues
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  • Periodic table difficult to navigate and view
  • Slow performance in some instances

Requested features

15 requests
  • Add worked examples demonstrating formula application
  • Include interactive calculators for solving problems
  • Provide step-by-step solution walkthroughs
  • Add more advanced chemistry topics (thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, etc.)
  • Include visual diagrams and illustrations
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  • Allow users to add custom equations and formulas
  • Add unit conversions and conversion calculators
  • Implement full-screen periodic table view
  • Include more astrophysics and advanced physics formulas
  • Add ability to copy formulas to clipboard
  • Provide French language version
  • Add more algebra and basic mathematics topics
  • Include variable input fields for formula calculations
  • Add explanatory notes and definitions
  • Improve search methodology and organization

Concrete Engineering

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Formula MAX

No in-app purchases

None

Concrete Engineering

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Formula MAX free?
Formula MAX costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Concrete Engineering free?
Concrete Engineering costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Formula MAX or Concrete Engineering?
Formula MAX is rated higher. Formula MAX averages 4.8 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Concrete Engineering averages 4.2 from 10 ratings.
Do Formula MAX or Concrete Engineering have ads?
Neither Formula MAX nor Concrete Engineering shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Formula MAX or Concrete Engineering?
Formula MAX ships an update every 11 months, and Concrete Engineering every 23 months. Most recently, Formula MAX was updated on November 6, 2026 and Concrete Engineering on November 4, 2026.

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