Comparison

TheBeamCalc vs Weld

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

Head to head
About

TheBeamCalc

Features
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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!

About

Weld

Connect with a global community of welders, access exclusive educational content, and get expert advice. This app offers troubleshooting help, behind-the-scenes access to instructors, and a comprehensive library of welding videos and podcasts. Engage in live Q&As and help shape future features.

Highlights
  • Crowdsourced troubleshooting
  • Exclusive behind-the-scenes content
  • Educational video library
  • Full podcast archive
  • Monthly live Q&A sessions
  • Feature voting for community input
  • Industry event calendar
Features
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Welcome to the inner circle of welding. This is the official home of Weld.com, the world’s leading resource for welding education and community. With over 1.2 million subscribers on YouTube and hundreds of thousands more across social media, we are proud to run the platform that teaches the world to weld. We’ve built this app to get closer to our community and connect with you personally! Built for Welders, By Welders. Connect directly with the team running the show and the faces you know from our content: - Austin: Our YouTube host and lead instructor. - Beau: The host of the WELD Podcast. WHY JOIN THE WELD.COM COMMUNITY? Whether you’re striking your first arc or you’ve been under the hood for 30 years, this app is designed to help you level up your craft and your career. Crowdsourced Troubleshooting: Got a technical question? Ask a community of welders from every background and specialty. Exclusive BTS Access: Get behind-the-scenes access to Austin and Beau, with content that never makes it to the public YouTube channel. Educational Library: Direct access to welding videos and the full WELD Podcast archive. Monthly Live Q&As: Join our live sessions to get your questions answered in real-time by the Weld.com team. OWN THE EXPERIENCE: Feature Voting: We want this to be your app. Suggest new tools and vote on what features we build next. Industry Calendar: Stay connected to the trade with a calendar of welding events, competitions, and trade shows. From the garage hobbyist to experienced welders, we are building the most powerful network in the trade. Download the Weld.com app today and let’s get to work! Terms Of Service: https://weld.honeycommb.com/terms_of_service

Screenshots

TheBeamCalc4 screens
Weld4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Weld at Free against TheBeamCalc's $0.99. Weld also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). TheBeamCalc's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On 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

Weld is free to download; TheBeamCalc costs $0.99 up front. Weld sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. TheBeamCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TheBeamCalc ships an update every 5 months, Weld every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 18, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TheBeamCalc versus Weld: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTheBeamCalcWeld
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.2 (28 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—64.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—28 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomoharu YoshidaWeld.com

In-app purchases

None

TheBeamCalc

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Weld

Subscriptions4
  • Basic monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Basic yearly$9.991 Year
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  • Premium yearly$49.991 Year
One-time8
  • MOD Welding Symbols & Drawings$4.99
  • In-depth Bracelet Tutorial$4.99
  • TIG Brazing with Mr. TIG$4.99
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  • TungstenCompMillerSyncrowave$4.99
  • Welding Distortion Basics$4.99
  • 1GOpenRoot6010Root7018Fill&Cap$4.99
  • Welding Pad Welds With E6010$4.99
  • 1G GMAW Spray Transfer$4.99

Questions

Is TheBeamCalc free?
TheBeamCalc costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Weld free?
Weld is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TheBeamCalc or Weld have ads?
Neither TheBeamCalc nor Weld shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TheBeamCalc or Weld?
TheBeamCalc ships an update every 5 months, and Weld every 3 weeks. Most recently, TheBeamCalc was updated on September 18, 2026 and Weld on September 18, 2026.

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