Comparison

Structural Engineering lite vs Civil Calculator & Converter

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

Head to head
About

Structural Engineering lite

This app provides engineers with essential structural formulas and calculations for civil construction projects. It offers instant results, demand/capacity checks, and a built-in database of materials and sections, all accessible on mobile devices.

Highlights
  • 59 structural formulas (AISC/ACI)
  • Instant demand/capacity checks
  • Built-in AISC section database
  • Material and code references
  • USCS & SI unit support
  • Pass/Fail visual indicator
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/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 inches/ksi and mm/MPa with automatic conversion. All section and material data included. Supports both USCS and SI units. Compatible with iPhone and iPad. Pay once — no subscriptions. References: AISC Steel Construction Manual 15th Edition, AISC 360-16, AISC ASD 9th Edition, ACI 318-19, AISC Design Guide 3.

About

Civil Calculator & Converter

This offline tool provides essential calculations and unit conversions for civil engineers and students. It aids in surveying and designing various structures like buildings and roads, offering a time-saving solution for common engineering tasks.

Highlights
  • Offline civil engineering calculations
  • Unit conversion for mass, length, pressure
  • Tools for surveying and design
  • Concrete slab and wall capacity calculations
  • Simple and time-saving interface
Features
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Civil Calculators & Converters is simple yet offline special tool for Civil Engineers and Civil Engineers students. Civil calculator is a collection of civil engineering calculations and convert. Through this civil calculator and convert engineers and students used for surveying and designing of buildings, roads and many more things. Civil calculator has a great feature of measurement of different units. To using this civil calculator you get your desire output. It is very simple, time saving calculator for civil engineers and also for civil students. This calculator is mainly designed for civil engineers, students, builders, architect. Here you can also convert different units of mass length, numbers, pressure convert and many more. This convert is also helps common people. One of best and accurate collection of calculators designed and developed for Civil Engineers and Civil Engineers students. This could be used for survey, designing of highways, roadways. Concrete calculators for finding the capacity of concrete slab, walls and much more. Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including works like roads, bridges, canals, dams, and buildings. Payment & Subscription: - You can choose our plans and get unlimited access to all the features of the App. Ad free experience for a month USD 0.99. Ad free experience for a year USD 5.99. You can cancel your subscription anytime, to cancel subscription follow these steps on your iPhone/iPad Go to Settings > click on Your Name > Subscriptions > In Active section > Civil Calculator & Converter > Cancel Subscription >Confirm Cancellation EULA: https://howtodelete.weebly.com/privacy-policy.html For query contact us here https://www.facebook.com/civilcalc

Screenshots

Structural Engineering lite4 screens
Civil Calculator & Converter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Structural Engineering lite at 4.2 against Civil Calculator & Converter's 1.0. Structural Engineering lite also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 33%) and ratings volume (19 vs 1). Civil Calculator & Converter's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Structural Engineering lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Civil Calculator & Converter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Structural Engineering lite holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Structural Engineering lite has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Structural Engineering lite's written reviews are positive against 33% of Civil Calculator & Converter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Structural Engineering lite ships an update every 6 months, Civil Calculator & Converter every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Structural Engineering lite versus Civil Calculator & Converter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStructural Engineering liteCivil Calculator & Converter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (19 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 17 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB36 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperV PUGAZHENTHIBMAC Infotech

Customer experience

Structural Engineering lite

All ratings19 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Civil Calculator & Converter

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Structural Engineering lite

One-time1
  • Structural Engineering Calc.$5.99
2 purchases

Civil Calculator & Converter

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$5.991 Year

Questions

Is Structural Engineering lite free?
Structural Engineering lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Civil Calculator & Converter free?
Civil Calculator & Converter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Structural Engineering lite or Civil Calculator & Converter?
Structural Engineering lite is rated higher. Structural Engineering lite averages 4.2 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Civil Calculator & Converter averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Structural Engineering lite or Civil Calculator & Converter have ads?
Structural Engineering lite shows ads; Civil Calculator & Converter does not.
Which is updated more often, Structural Engineering lite or Civil Calculator & Converter?
Structural Engineering lite ships an update every 6 months, and Civil Calculator & Converter every 17 months. Most recently, Structural Engineering lite was updated on November 4, 2026 and Civil Calculator & Converter on November 2, 2026.

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