Comparison

A vs Structural Engineering Calc.

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

Head to head
About

A

This application simplifies the design of RC beams, offering detailed calculation steps for confidence in results. It initially supports ACI 318 building codes in US and Metric units, with plans to add more design codes.

Highlights
  • Simplified RC beam design
  • Detailed calculation steps
  • ACI 318 Building Code support
  • US and Metric units
  • Future design code additions
Features
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The A-Beam+ is the extension of the previous A-Beam app that make the design of the RC beam easy and as simple as using the normal calculator. But behind the simplicity the app also provide the very details of the calculation in every step to make you confident with the calculation result. The initial version support for the "ACI 318" Building Code both US & Metric (SI-Metric and MKS-Metric) units with more other design codes will be added.

About

Structural Engineering Calc.

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
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Structural Engineering Calculator delivers 59 AISC and ACI structural formulas with instant results, demand/capacity checks, a built-in AISC section database, and material references — all in one app. Whether you’re on site, in the office, or reviewing drawings, every calculation you need is in your pocket. 59 STRUCTURAL FORMULAS COLUMNS Critical Ratio (Cc), Effective Length Factor (K), Slenderness Ratio (KL/r), Allowable Compressive Stress (Sr less than Cc), Allowable Compressive Stress (Sr greater than Cc), Safety Factor, Maximum Axial Load. BEAMS Shear Capacity of Flexural Members, Allowable Bending Stress (Compact and Noncompact), Moment Gradient Factor (Cb), Allowable Flange Bending Stress, Plastic Moment (Mp), Lateral Unbraced Lengths (Lp and Lr), Limiting Buckling Moment (Mr), Nominal Moment (Mn), Critical Elastic Moment (Mcr), Allowable Shear Stress, Beam Deflection for UDL and Point Load. BASE PLATES Base Plate Area, Plate Thickness, Bearing Pressure, Flange and Web Thickness, Plate Dimensions N and B. COMPOSITE BEAMS Horizontal Shear for Concrete and Steel, Number of Shear Connectors, Transformed Section Properties, Modular Ratio, Elastic Neutral Axis. CONNECTIONS Allowable Shear with Tension Field Action, Allowable Bearing Stress for Rollers and Rockers, Axial Stress for Concentrated Loads, Allowable Bearing Stress on Fasteners, Number of Shear Connectors, Total Horizontal Shear. AISC CODE REFERENCES Every formula links directly to AISC and ACI clauses — AISC 360-16, AISC ASD 9th Edition, ACI 318-19, and AISC Design Guide 3. PASS / FAIL CHECK Instant visual adequacy check with demand/capacity ratio — green for PASS, red for FAIL. AISC SECTION PICKER Browse W-shapes (AISC 15th Edition) and auto-fill section properties instantly. REFERENCE TAB Built-in library with W-sections (W4–W44), ASTM materials (A36, A992, A572, A500, A325, A490, F1554), weld electrodes, concrete grades, and codes. USCS & SI UNITS Switch anytime between USCS (in, kip, ksi) and SI (mm, MPa) with automatic conversion. All section and material data included. Supports both USCS and SI units. Compatible with iPhone and iPad. One-time purchase — no subscriptions. References: AISC Steel Construction Manual 15th Edition, AISC 360-16, AISC ASD 9th Edition, ACI 318-19, AISC Design Guide 3.

Screenshots

A4 screens
Structural Engineering Calc.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: A at 50% against Structural Engineering Calc.'s 0%. A also leads on price ($4.99 vs $5.99). Structural Engineering Calc.'s advantage is rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (20 vs 2). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

A costs $4.99 and Structural Engineering Calc. $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Structural Engineering Calc. holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. 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: 50% of A'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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

A ships an update every 9 months, Structural Engineering Calc. every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
A versus Structural Engineering Calc.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAStructural Engineering Calc.
Price$4.99 — better$5.99
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)4.5 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings220 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJutarus RatanasethakulV PUGAZHENTHI

Customer experience

A

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Structural Engineering Calc.

All ratings20 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

A

No in-app purchases

None

Structural Engineering Calc.

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is A free?
A costs $4.99, 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, A or Structural Engineering Calc.?
Structural Engineering Calc. is rated higher. A averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Structural Engineering Calc. averages 4.5 from 20 ratings.
Do A or Structural Engineering Calc. have ads?
Neither A nor Structural Engineering Calc. shows ads.
Which is updated more often, A or Structural Engineering Calc.?
A ships an update every 9 months, and Structural Engineering Calc. every 10 months. Most recently, A was updated on August 27, 2026 and Structural Engineering Calc. on September 18, 2026.

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