A vs FlowAnalyzer
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.
FlowAnalyzer
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FlowAnalyzer, Water Pipe Network Analyzer brings professional hydraulic analysis to your mobile device. Analyze, visualize, and optimize water distribution networks with powerful simulation tools powered by industry-standard EPANET 2.2 engine. PROFESSIONAL ANALYSIS Run comprehensive hydraulic simulations to analyze pressure, flow, velocity, and water quality throughout your network. Identify issues like low pressure zones, high velocity areas, and optimization opportunities with real-time visual feedback. POWERFUL VISUALIZATION View your network with color-coded nodes and pipes that instantly show hydraulic conditions. Interactive legend shows pressure ranges, velocity zones, and system status at a glance. Zoom up to 2000x to inspect individual components in detail. KEY FEATURES • Import and analyze EPANET .inp files • Run steady-state and extended period simulations • Interactive network visualization with color coding • View pressure, head, demand, flow, and velocity results • Detailed node and pipe properties • Network statistics and component counts • Real-time simulation warnings and alerts • Sample networks included for learning FREE VERSION: • Load networks up to 100 nodes • Run hydraulic simulations • View pressure maps over time • Create and edit patterns FLOWANALYZER PRO ($9.99 one-time): • Unlimited network size • Export results to PDF reports • Export data to CSV • Save changes to INP files • Background maps (coming soon) No subscription required - pay once, use forever. DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONALS Built for water engineers, hydraulic consultants, urban planners, and water utility professionals. Whether you're analyzing a small neighborhood network or a complex city-wide system with thousands of nodes, Water Network Analyzer handles networks of any size. FIELD-READY Analyze networks on-site, in the field, or in the office. No internet connection required for simulations. Import files from cloud storage, email, or local storage. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES • Supports junctions, tanks, and reservoirs • Handles pipes, pumps, and valves • Pressure-dependent demand analysis • Hydraulic convergence warnings • Extended period simulation (EPS) • Time-based analysis with interactive timeline EDUCATIONAL TOOL Perfect for students and professors teaching hydraulic engineering, water resources, or civil engineering courses. Use included sample networks to learn hydraulic principles and network behavior. ABOUT THE ENGINE Powered by EPANET 2.2, the industry-standard hydraulic modeling engine developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Water Network Analyzer is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. GET STARTED Import your existing .inp files. Run simulations with a single tap and instantly see results visualized on your network. Download Water Network Analyzer today and bring professional hydraulic analysis to your mobile device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: FlowAnalyzer at Free against A's $4.99. FlowAnalyzer also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). A's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). 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
FlowAnalyzer is free to download; A costs $4.99 up front. FlowAnalyzer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. A asks for nothing beyond the download.
A ships an update every 9 months, FlowAnalyzer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | A | FlowAnalyzer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jutarus Ratanasethakul | Transparent Blue Water LLC |
In-app purchases
A
No in-app purchases
FlowAnalyzer
- FlowAnalyzer Pro$9.99









