Structural Engineering Calc. vs SamTV Remote+
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.
SamTV Remote+
Transform your iPhone into a smart remote for your SamTV. Effortlessly control channels, volume, apps, and navigate menus with a built-in keyboard and touchpad. Compatible with SamTV models from 2016 onwards.
- Easy WiFi setup
- Full remote functionality
- Smart navigation
- Built-in keyboard
- Touchpad control
- App and channel control
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Smart Remote for SamTV – Easy & Fast Control Turn your iPhone into a powerful remote control for your SamTV You can effortlessly navigate, adjust volume, change channels, and control your favorite apps - all from your phone. No more searching for lost remotes! ******Key Features: * Easy Setup – Auto-detect and connect to your SamTV over WiFi. * Full Remote Control – Power, volume, channels, and input selection. * Smart Navigation – Seamlessly browse apps and settings. * Built-in Keyboard – Quick text entry for apps and search. * Touchpad Control – Smooth and precise navigation. Compatible with SamTV models from 2016+. Download now and experience seamless TV control with just your iPhone! Terms of Service: https://www.companjenapps.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.companjenapps.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SamTV Remote+ at 100% against Structural Engineering Calc.'s 0%. SamTV Remote+ also leads on price (Free vs $5.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Structural Engineering Calc.'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On 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
SamTV Remote+ is free to download; Structural Engineering Calc. costs $5.99 up front. SamTV Remote+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Structural Engineering Calc. asks for nothing beyond the download.
SamTV Remote+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Structural Engineering Calc. has 20 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Structural Engineering Calc.'s written reviews are positive against 100% of SamTV Remote+'s.
Structural Engineering Calc. ships an update every 10 months, SamTV Remote+ weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Structural Engineering Calc. | SamTV Remote+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (20 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | V PUGAZHENTHI | Ngoc Tran |
Customer experience
Structural Engineering Calc.
SamTV Remote+
In-app purchases
Structural Engineering Calc.
No in-app purchases
SamTV Remote+
- Weekly Premium$3.997 Days
- Yearly Premium$24.991 Year
- Yearly Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$34.99
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