Comparison

Structural Engineering lite vs Beam Stress Calculator Beamer

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

Beam Stress Calculator Beamer

This engineering tool performs accurate bending stress analysis for various beam cross-sections, including complex shapes like tubes and spheres. It offers an intuitive interface for students and professionals to quickly solve structural calculations and analyze stresses.

Highlights
  • Bending stress analysis
  • Multiple cross-section shapes
  • Intuitive interface
  • Detailed analysis
  • Reliable results
  • Structural calculations
Features
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Unleash the power of precision with Beam Stress Calculator, the ultimate engineering tool for accurate bending stress analysis across various beam cross-sections. From rectangular prisms and circular prisms to hexagonal, octagonal shapes, and even tubes and spheres, this app simplifies the most complex structural calculations with ease. Whether you're an engineering student, a professional, or someone passionate about structural mechanics, this app provides an intuitive interface, detailed analysis, and reliable results. Ideal for learning, designing, or solving real-world engineering challenges, Beam Stress Calculator helps you analyze stresses in seconds. Elevate your engineering projects with confidence and efficiency. Download now and experience the future of beam stress analysis! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Structural Engineering lite4 screens
Beam Stress Calculator Beamer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Beam Stress Calculator Beamer at none against Structural Engineering lite's shown. Structural Engineering lite's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 1) and rating (4.2 vs 4.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Beam Stress Calculator Beamer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.0. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Structural Engineering lite ships an update every 6 months, Beam Stress Calculator Beamer every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Structural Engineering lite versus Beam Stress Calculator Beamer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStructural Engineering liteBeam Stress Calculator Beamer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (19 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB6 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperV PUGAZHENTHIVladislav Zhirnov

Customer experience

Structural Engineering lite

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

Beam Stress Calculator Beamer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Structural Engineering lite

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

Beam Stress Calculator Beamer

One-time1
  • Support project, remove ADS$4.99

Questions

Is Structural Engineering lite free?
Structural Engineering lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Beam Stress Calculator Beamer free?
Beam Stress Calculator Beamer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Structural Engineering lite or Beam Stress Calculator Beamer?
Structural Engineering lite is rated higher. Structural Engineering lite averages 4.2 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Beam Stress Calculator Beamer averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Structural Engineering lite or Beam Stress Calculator Beamer have ads?
Structural Engineering lite shows ads; Beam Stress Calculator Beamer does not.
Which is updated more often, Structural Engineering lite or Beam Stress Calculator Beamer?
Structural Engineering lite ships an update every 6 months, and Beam Stress Calculator Beamer every 12 months. Most recently, Structural Engineering lite was updated on September 18, 2026 and Beam Stress Calculator Beamer on September 10, 2026.

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