Comparison

Structural Engineering lite vs CSiUnits

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

CSiUnits

This application provides a comprehensive tool for converting units across various scientific disciplines and everyday needs. It offers over 70 conversion options, catering to professionals, students, and anyone requiring precise unit transformations.

Highlights
  • Multiple one-time conversion lists
  • Conversions for lifestyle and science
  • Over 70 conversion options
  • Numeric value input
  • Converted values to all possible units
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CSiUnits is an app that helps in conversion of units. Target Users: • Individuals who need simple to complex unit conversion • Engineers, consultants and various professionals • Students and faculty Key Features: • Multiple one time conversion list • Conversions for various lifestyle needs and branches of science • More than 70 conversions to choose from Key Input: • Numeric value to be converted • Selected primary unit Key Output: • Converted values to all possible units

Screenshots

Structural Engineering lite4 screens
CSiUnits4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CSiUnits at 4.8 against Structural Engineering lite's 4.2. CSiUnits also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Structural Engineering lite's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 50%) and ratings volume (19 vs 4). On price 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

Both are free to download. Structural Engineering lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CSiUnits asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CSiUnits holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Structural Engineering lite's written reviews are positive against 50% of CSiUnits's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Structural Engineering lite ships an update every 6 months, CSiUnits monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Structural Engineering lite versus CSiUnits: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStructural Engineering liteCSiUnits
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (19 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperV PUGAZHENTHIComputers and Structures, Inc.

Customer experience

Structural Engineering lite

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

CSiUnits

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Structural Engineering lite

One-time1
  • Structural Engineering Calc.$5.99
None

CSiUnits

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Structural Engineering lite free?
Structural Engineering lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CSiUnits free?
CSiUnits is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Structural Engineering lite or CSiUnits?
CSiUnits is rated higher. Structural Engineering lite averages 4.2 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while CSiUnits averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Structural Engineering lite or CSiUnits have ads?
Structural Engineering lite shows ads; CSiUnits does not.
Which is updated more often, Structural Engineering lite or CSiUnits?
Structural Engineering lite ships an update every 6 months, and CSiUnits monthly. Most recently, Structural Engineering lite was updated on October 7, 2026 and CSiUnits on September 17, 2026.

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