Comparison

Swiftwater Speed Estimator vs Beam Deflection

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

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About

Swiftwater Speed Estimator

This educational tool helps estimate the surface speed of moving water using simple field inputs. It's designed for training, planning, and quick reference in river and swiftwater environments.

Highlights
  • Quick surface-speed estimates
  • Swiftwater awareness and planning
  • Simple interface for field reference
  • Useful for training scenarios
  • Educational use
Features
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PSDS Swiftwater Estimator is an educational tool that helps you estimate the surface speed of moving water using quick field inputs. Designed for training, planning & reference, this app provides a simple way to calculate a speed estimate for rivers, streams & swiftwater environments. Features: - Quick surface-speed estimates from user inputs - Built for swiftwater awareness and planning - Simple interface for fast field reference - Useful for training scenarios and educational use Important Disclaimer: This app provides estimates only and is intended for educational and informational purposes. It is not a replacement for professional judgment, training, or safety procedures. By using this app, you acknowledge that the publisher is not liable for decisions or actions made using the output of the app.

About

Beam Deflection

Features
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Beam Deflection is a civil engineering calculator for preliminary steel beam and 2D frame analysis. Define span length, IPE section, supports (pin, roller, fixed), and loads (point, distributed, moment). The app solves indeterminate beams using a 2-DOF finite element stiffness method and shows: • Support reactions • Shear, bending moment, and deflection diagrams • Peak values, elastic bending stress, and deflection limit checks (L/250, L/300) • Live beam schematic with section preview • 2D plane frame analysis — portal and multi-story grids with M/V/δ diagrams and deformed shape (subscription) • Learn tab — structural definitions and step-by-step calculation guides Intended use: educational and preliminary site checks. Not a substitute for licensed structural design or code-compliant calculations. Always verify results independently. Privacy: No personal data collected by the developer. Configuration is saved locally on your device. In-app purchases are processed by Apple. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Swiftwater Speed Estimator3 screens
Beam Deflection4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Swiftwater Speed Estimator at none against Beam Deflection's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Beam Deflection sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Swiftwater Speed Estimator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Swiftwater Speed Estimator versus Beam Deflection: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwiftwater Speed EstimatorBeam Deflection
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPublic Safety Dive Supply LLCDeniz Kaan Koksal

In-app purchases

None

Swiftwater Speed Estimator

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Beam Deflection

Subscriptions1
  • Frame Monthly$0.491 Month
One-time1
  • Unlimited Access$4.99

Questions

Is Swiftwater Speed Estimator free?
Swiftwater Speed Estimator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Beam Deflection free?
Beam Deflection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Swiftwater Speed Estimator or Beam Deflection have ads?
Neither Swiftwater Speed Estimator nor Beam Deflection shows ads.

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