Comparison

Structural Engineering lite vs Like Home

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

Like Home

This app streamlines vacation home rentals for agents and operations teams. It simplifies property management, scheduling, and communication, ensuring properties are well-maintained for guests.

Highlights
  • Property listing and management
  • Scheduling viewings
  • Client communication
  • Maintenance scheduling
  • Cleaning staff coordination
  • Real-time updates
Features
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Introducing Like Home, the quintessential mobile application designed to streamline the vacation home rental process for agents and operations teams. Tailored for efficiency, our app simplifies the rental management of apartments, offering a seamless connection between property agents, maintenance, and cleaning staff. Agents can effortlessly list and manage properties, schedule viewings, and communicate with clients, all within the app. Meanwhile, operations teams gain access to a robust tool for organizing maintenance and cleaning schedules, ensuring each property is in pristine condition for guests. Like Home combines real-time updates, easy navigation, and comprehensive property management features to ensure a smooth operation, making it easier than ever to provide guests with a welcoming, 'Like Home' experience.

Screenshots

Structural Engineering lite4 screens
Like Home4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Like Home at 5.0 against Structural Engineering lite's 4.2. Like Home also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Structural Engineering lite's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 1). 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. Like Home asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Like Home holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. 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, Like Home every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Structural Engineering lite versus Like Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStructural Engineering liteLike Home
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (19 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.612.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB25 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperV PUGAZHENTHIZainlee Technologies

Customer experience

Structural Engineering lite

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

Like Home

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Structural Engineering lite

One-time1
  • Structural Engineering Calc.$5.99
None

Like Home

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Structural Engineering lite free?
Structural Engineering lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Like Home free?
Like Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Structural Engineering lite or Like Home?
Like Home is rated higher. Structural Engineering lite averages 4.2 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Like Home averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Structural Engineering lite or Like Home have ads?
Structural Engineering lite shows ads; Like Home does not.
Which is updated more often, Structural Engineering lite or Like Home?
Structural Engineering lite ships an update every 6 months, and Like Home every 9 days. Most recently, Structural Engineering lite was updated on October 28, 2026 and Like Home on October 19, 2026.

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