A vs Auto RC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Simplified RC beam design
- Detailed calculation steps
- ACI 318 Building Code support
- US and Metric units
- Future design code additions
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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.
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.
- 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
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Auto RC at Free against A's $4.99. Auto RC also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months). A's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On ads 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
Auto RC is free to download; A costs $4.99 up front. Auto RC sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. A asks for nothing beyond the download.
Auto RC holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of A's written reviews are positive against 75% of Auto RC's.
A ships an update every 9 months, Auto RC every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | A | Auto RC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) | 4.5 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Freemium — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jutarus Ratanasethakul | vachiraphun mekvarmdee |
Customer experience
A
Auto RC
In-app purchases
A
No in-app purchases
Auto RC
- สมัครสมาชิกรายเดือน7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- สมัครสมาชิกรายปี7 Days trial$99.991 Year
- 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
