Comparison

AFrame Pro vs KaoklaHome

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

Head to head
About

AFrame Pro

This application provides tools for 2D frame analysis using the stiffness matrix method. It offers detailed calculations and generates reports for shear force diagrams, bending moment diagrams, frame deformation, and support reactions. Results can be easily shared in PDF format.

Highlights
  • Stiffness matrix method for 2D frame analysis
  • Detailed frame calculations
  • Reports for SFD, BMD, deformation, and reactions
  • PDF export and email results
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Professional 2D Frame Structural Analysis AFrame Pro is a professional structural engineering application for analyzing two-dimensional frame structures using the Direct Stiffness Matrix Method. Designed for structural engineers, civil engineers, students, educators, and researchers, AFrame Pro combines a modern interface with powerful engineering calculations to help you create, analyze, and understand structural behavior anywhere. Design Structural Frames Create and edit structural models quickly with an intuitive graphical interface. • Interactive 2D frame editor • Multi-story and multi-bay frame generation • Grid frame templates • Node editing • Member editing • Support definitions • Point loads • Distributed loads • Moment loads • Pan and zoom controls Powerful Structural Analysis Analyze structures using the Direct Stiffness Matrix Method. Features include: • Global stiffness matrix assembly • Local stiffness matrices • Coordinate transformation matrices • Joint displacements • Member end forces • Support reactions • Equilibrium verification • Linear elastic analysis Material & Section Libraries Manage reusable engineering properties. • Material library • Elastic modulus • Cross-sectional area • Moment of inertia • Multiple material definitions Engineering Reports Generate comprehensive analysis reports including: • Equilibrium checks • Stiffness matrices • Transformation matrices • Member stiffness calculations • Support reactions • Member forces • Displacements • Calculation summaries Structural Diagrams Visualize structural behavior with: • Shear Force Diagrams (SFD) • Bending Moment Diagrams (BMD) • Deflected Shapes • Reaction forces • Applied loads Professional PDF Export Create engineering-quality PDF reports suitable for: • Design documentation • Engineering review • University assignments • Project records • Client presentations Multiple Unit Systems Supports both SI and US Customary units with automatic unit handling. Ideal For • Structural Engineers • Civil Engineers • Engineering Students • University Professors • Researchers • Engineering Consultants Whether you're solving classroom problems, checking structural behavior, or preparing professional engineering documentation, AFrame Pro delivers accurate analysis in a clean, modern workflow.

About

KaoklaHome

Features
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KaoklaHome — Complete structural calculators for buildings, in one app. 8 structural engineering programs plus a personal AI Engineer assistant. Built for engineers, contractors, and builders in Thailand. CALCULATORS • Roof Truss Calculator — full steel roof truss analysis & design (SFD/BMD, section checks, wind per Thai code) • PEB Frame (AISC 360) · Cellular Beam · Home Foundation · Simple Beam · BOQ-Maker AI ENGINEER (subscription) • Explains results line by line, suggests more economical sections • Answers per Thai (มยผ.), AISC 360-16, AS/NZS 4600 standards • Engineer plan: AI reads construction drawings → drafts BOQ SECURITY • Face ID app lock to protect your engineering documents • Sign in with Apple supported SUBSCRIPTIONS (auto-renew, cancel anytime in Apple ID settings) Plus ฿100/mo · Pro 5x ฿300/mo · Max 20x ฿800/mo · Engineer 50x ฿1,500/mo (yearly = pay 10 months). 7-day free trial, no card required. DISCLAIMER Results are preliminary assistance tools and must be reviewed and certified by a licensed engineer before real construction use. Terms: https://www.kaoklahome.com/terms Privacy: https://www.kaoklahome.com/privacy

Screenshots

AFrame Pro4 screens
KaoklaHome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: KaoklaHome at Free against AFrame Pro's $4.99. KaoklaHome also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). AFrame Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On ads and device support 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

KaoklaHome is free to download; AFrame Pro costs $4.99 up front. KaoklaHome sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. AFrame Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AFrame Pro versus KaoklaHome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAFrame ProKaoklaHome
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating2.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJutarus RatanasethakulNattapon Niwaswong

In-app purchases

None

AFrame Pro

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

KaoklaHome

Subscriptions8
  • Plus$2.991 Month
  • Pro$7.991 Month
  • Max$22.991 Month
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  • Plus$29.991 Year
  • Engineer$39.991 Month
  • Pro$79.991 Year
  • Max$229.991 Year
  • Engineer$399.991 Year

Questions

Is AFrame Pro free?
AFrame Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is KaoklaHome free?
KaoklaHome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AFrame Pro or KaoklaHome have ads?
Neither AFrame Pro nor KaoklaHome shows ads.

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