Comparison

Structural Engineering Calc. vs DXF PRO Viewer

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

Head to head
About

Structural Engineering Calc.

This app provides 59 essential structural engineering formulas for columns, beams, base plates, composite beams, and connections. It offers instant demand/capacity checks, a built-in AISC section database, and material references, supporting both USCS and SI units for on-site or office use.

Highlights
  • 59 structural formulas
  • Instant demand/capacity checks
  • Built-in AISC section database
  • Material and code references
  • USCS & SI unit support
  • Pass/Fail visual indicators
Features
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Structural Engineering Calculator delivers 59 AISC and ACI structural formulas with instant results, demand/capacity checks, a built-in AISC section database, and material references — all in one app. Whether you’re on site, in the office, or reviewing drawings, every calculation you need is in your pocket. 59 STRUCTURAL FORMULAS COLUMNS Critical Ratio (Cc), Effective Length Factor (K), Slenderness Ratio (KL/r), Allowable Compressive Stress (Sr less than Cc), Allowable Compressive Stress (Sr greater than Cc), Safety Factor, Maximum Axial Load. BEAMS Shear Capacity of Flexural Members, Allowable Bending Stress (Compact and Noncompact), Moment Gradient Factor (Cb), Allowable Flange Bending Stress, Plastic Moment (Mp), Lateral Unbraced Lengths (Lp and Lr), Limiting Buckling Moment (Mr), Nominal Moment (Mn), Critical Elastic Moment (Mcr), Allowable Shear Stress, Beam Deflection for UDL and Point Load. BASE PLATES Base Plate Area, Plate Thickness, Bearing Pressure, Flange and Web Thickness, Plate Dimensions N and B. COMPOSITE BEAMS Horizontal Shear for Concrete and Steel, Number of Shear Connectors, Transformed Section Properties, Modular Ratio, Elastic Neutral Axis. CONNECTIONS Allowable Shear with Tension Field Action, Allowable Bearing Stress for Rollers and Rockers, Axial Stress for Concentrated Loads, Allowable Bearing Stress on Fasteners, Number of Shear Connectors, Total Horizontal Shear. AISC CODE REFERENCES Every formula links directly to AISC and ACI clauses — AISC 360-16, AISC ASD 9th Edition, ACI 318-19, and AISC Design Guide 3. PASS / FAIL CHECK Instant visual adequacy check with demand/capacity ratio — green for PASS, red for FAIL. AISC SECTION PICKER Browse W-shapes (AISC 15th Edition) and auto-fill section properties instantly. REFERENCE TAB Built-in library with W-sections (W4–W44), ASTM materials (A36, A992, A572, A500, A325, A490, F1554), weld electrodes, concrete grades, and codes. USCS & SI UNITS Switch anytime between USCS (in, kip, ksi) and SI (mm, MPa) with automatic conversion. All section and material data included. Supports both USCS and SI units. Compatible with iPhone and iPad. One-time purchase — no subscriptions. References: AISC Steel Construction Manual 15th Edition, AISC 360-16, AISC ASD 9th Edition, ACI 318-19, AISC Design Guide 3.

About

DXF PRO Viewer

View 2D drawings in DXF format, compatible with projects from AutoCAD and similar software. Supports a wide range of DXF features for detailed viewing.

Highlights
  • View 2D DXF drawings
  • Open AutoCAD projects
  • Supports POINT, LINE, CIRCLE, ARC
  • Supports POLYLINE, TEXT, MTEXT, HATCH
  • Supports ELLIPSE, DIMENSION, INSERT, LEADER, SPLINE
Features
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DXF PRO Viewer is made to view 2D drawings in DXF format and allow to open projects created in AutoCAD and other similar programs. Supported DXF features: POINT, LINE, SOLID, CIRCLE, ARC, POLYLINE, TEXT, MTEXT, HATCH, ELLIPSE, DIMENSION, INSERT, LEADER, SPLINE. If you meet any problem you can contact us by sending an email to dxfproviewer@gmail.com

Screenshots

Structural Engineering Calc.4 screens
DXF PRO Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Structural Engineering Calc. at 4.5 against DXF PRO Viewer's 1.8. DXF PRO Viewer's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 10 months) and price ($4.99 vs $5.99). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Structural Engineering Calc. costs $5.99 and DXF PRO Viewer $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Structural Engineering Calc. holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Structural Engineering Calc. ships an update every 10 months, DXF PRO Viewer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Structural Engineering Calc. versus DXF PRO Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStructural Engineering Calc.DXF PRO Viewer
Price$5.99$4.99 — better
Rating4.5 (20 ratings) — better1.8 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings20 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.612.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperV PUGAZHENTHIVasilii Shaidullin

Customer experience

Structural Engineering Calc.

All ratings20 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

DXF PRO Viewer

All ratings8 ratings
Positive12.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Structural Engineering Calc.

No in-app purchases

None

DXF PRO Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Structural Engineering Calc. free?
Structural Engineering Calc. costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DXF PRO Viewer free?
DXF PRO Viewer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Structural Engineering Calc. or DXF PRO Viewer?
Structural Engineering Calc. is rated higher. Structural Engineering Calc. averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while DXF PRO Viewer averages 1.8 from 8 ratings.
Do Structural Engineering Calc. or DXF PRO Viewer have ads?
Neither Structural Engineering Calc. nor DXF PRO Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Structural Engineering Calc. or DXF PRO Viewer?
Structural Engineering Calc. ships an update every 10 months, and DXF PRO Viewer monthly. Most recently, Structural Engineering Calc. was updated on September 28, 2026 and DXF PRO Viewer on September 19, 2026.

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