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.
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.
- 59 structural formulas
- Instant demand/capacity checks
- Built-in AISC section database
- Material and code references
- USCS & SI unit support
- Pass/Fail visual indicators
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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.
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.
- View 2D DXF drawings
- Open AutoCAD projects
- Supports POINT, LINE, CIRCLE, ARC
- Supports POLYLINE, TEXT, MTEXT, HATCH
- Supports ELLIPSE, DIMENSION, INSERT, LEADER, SPLINE
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Structural Engineering Calc. | DXF PRO Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | $4.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (20 ratings) — better | 1.8 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 12.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | V PUGAZHENTHI | Vasilii Shaidullin |
Customer experience
Structural Engineering Calc.
DXF PRO Viewer
In-app purchases
Structural Engineering Calc.
No in-app purchases
DXF PRO Viewer
No in-app purchases
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