TheBeamCalc vs HandyBeam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TheBeamCalc
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For Education Use Only. Enter parameters(Length of AB,weight density of each sides) of the beam, then you can view the easy result of calculating. Please leave an updated review if you like the app, otherwise let us know how to make it better!
HandyBeam
This app helps students and professionals solve statics problems related to beams. It offers interactive diagrams for deflection, shear, and moment, allowing for real-time adjustments and inspection of critical values. A variety of load and support tools are available for structural analysis on the go.
- Interactive deflection, shear, and moment diagrams
- Real-time feedback with touch gestures
- Monitor maximum values and specific locations
- Wide range of load and support tools
- Pinned, fixed, and spring supports
- Point, concentrated, and distributed loads
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Whether you are a student looking for a convenient app that helps you solve statics problems pertaining to beams, or an engineer/architect who wants to make structural checks on-the-go: HandyBeam provides an intuitive, easy-to-use tool that allows you to do just that! INTERACTIVE DEFLECTION, SHEAR, AND MOMENT DIAGRAMS - Get instant feedback as you add and drag the different nodes along the beam with intuitive touch gestures. INSPECT CRITICAL VALUES RESPONSIVELY - Toggle the "max values" labels to monitor the maxima as you change your beam configuration. - You can even place an "inspection tool" at a fixed location and monitor the change in value in that location. TOOLS AVAILABLE - A wide range of load and support tools are available in the app, including: • Pinned support • Fixed support • Linear spring • Rotational spring • Plastic hinge • Point load • Concentrated moment • Distributed load • Inspection/station tool
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: HandyBeam at Free against TheBeamCalc's $0.99. TheBeamCalc's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 20 months). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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HandyBeam is free to download; TheBeamCalc costs $0.99 up front. HandyBeam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TheBeamCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.
TheBeamCalc ships an update every 5 months, HandyBeam every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TheBeamCalc | HandyBeam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 20 months |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tomoharu Yoshida | Ahmed AlYami |
In-app purchases
TheBeamCalc
No in-app purchases
HandyBeam
- HandyBeam Pro+$2.99
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