Comparison

Structural Engineering Calc. vs SoundCam Go

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

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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

SoundCam Go

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a professional acoustic camera. The SoundCam Go app works together with the SoundCam Go hardware from CAE Software and Systems to transform your iPhone into a powerful acoustic imaging system. Visualize sound in real time and quickly locate the source of airborne ultrasound and audible noise. Whether you are inspecting compressed air systems, searching for gas leaks, or troubleshooting noisy equipment, SoundCam Go helps you find problems faster and more efficiently. Key Features • Real-time acoustic imaging • Live overlay of acoustic hotspots on the camera image • Detection of compressed air and gas leaks • Noise source localization • Easy operation with an intuitive user interface • High-quality acoustic visualization • Works with iPhones • Optimized for the SoundCam Go hardware Applications - SoundCam Go is ideal for: • Compressed air leak detection • Gas leak detection • Industrial maintenance • Preventive maintenance • Equipment inspection • Building services • HVAC inspections • Workshops and maintenance teams • Educational and training purposes Why SoundCam Go? Finding leaks or unwanted noise sources with traditional methods can be time-consuming. SoundCam Go combines advanced acoustic imaging technology with the convenience of your smartphone, allowing you to inspect equipment quickly and confidently. The app displays acoustic information directly on the live camera image, making it easy to identify the exact location of a leak or noise source—even in complex industrial environments. Hardware Required The SoundCam Go app requires the SoundCam Go acoustic camera from CAE Software and Systems GmbH. The app cannot be used without the corresponding hardware. Learn more about SoundCam Go at: www.cae-systems.de/en/ Made in Germany.

Screenshots

Structural Engineering Calc.4 screens
SoundCam Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SoundCam Go at Free against Structural Engineering Calc.'s $5.99. SoundCam Go also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 10 months). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

SoundCam Go is free to download; Structural Engineering Calc. costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Structural Engineering Calc. ships an update every 10 months, SoundCam Go every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Structural Engineering Calc. versus SoundCam Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStructural Engineering Calc.SoundCam Go
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperV PUGAZHENTHICAE Software und Systems GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Structural Engineering Calc.

No in-app purchases

None

SoundCam Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Structural Engineering Calc. free?
Structural Engineering Calc. costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SoundCam Go free?
SoundCam Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Structural Engineering Calc. or SoundCam Go have ads?
Neither Structural Engineering Calc. nor SoundCam Go shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Structural Engineering Calc. or SoundCam Go?
Structural Engineering Calc. ships an update every 10 months, and SoundCam Go every 5 weeks. Most recently, Structural Engineering Calc. was updated on November 4, 2026 and SoundCam Go on October 31, 2026.

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