Comparison

Structural Engineering lite vs Tilewise

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

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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

Tilewise

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Learning to draw should be a rewarding, creative escape—not a frustrating math problem. Many aspiring artists quit early because getting real-world proportions right is incredibly difficult. When trying to copy a reference photo by eye, your brain tricks you into sketching what you *think* an object looks like, leading to skewed angles, misaligned features, and expensive sketchbook paper ruined out of frustration. Manually measuring grids with a physical ruler and calculator takes forever and feels like a chore. Meet Tilewise: Your digital art studio companion designed to bridge the gap between a digital photo and a physical drawing. Built 100% natively for iOS, Tilewise digitizes and automates the traditional "grid method"—a centuries-old technique used by master artists to deconstruct complex references into manageable, bite-sized shapes. Tilewise calculates mathematically flawless square tiles across any photo, allowing you to bypass the overwhelming details and focus entirely on drawing one single tile at a time. HOW IT WORKS IN 3 SIMPLE STEPS: 1. DROP YOUR PHOTO: Import any reference image from your camera roll. Tilewise automatically analyzes the aspect ratio to enforce perfect square boundaries. 2. CUSTOMIZE YOUR FOCUS: Toggle alphanumeric coordinate labels, adjust line opacity, or double-tap to zoom tightly into a single high-detail tile to eliminate outside distractions. 3. DRAW WITH TOTAL CONFIDENCE: Replicate the shapes tile-by-tile onto your canvas. POWERFUL TOOLS TO TRAIN YOUR ARTIST'S EYE: • Subdivision Edge Ticks: Subtle marks divide the inner walls of every tile into halves and quarters, helping you precisely locate where lines enter and exit a box. • Cognitive Bias Mirroring: Instantly flip your reference image and tile grid horizontally. Looking at an image flipped forces your brain to stop recognizing objects (like "an eye") and start seeing them as raw lines, curves, and abstract shapes. • Analytical Visual Filters: Strip away color distractions using Grayscale or by inverting the image. • Print-Ready Studio Exporter: Generate high-resolution PDF or SVG reference templates complete with a calibrated grayscale value strip and an angle alignment fan printed right on the page margins. Whether you are a complete novice sketching with a graphite pencil on paper, or a digital creator perfecting your perspective on a tablet, Tilewise eliminates the guesswork so you can look at your finished artwork and say, "Wow, I actually drew that!" Start your next masterpiece today. Download Tilewise and unlock your true drawing potential.

Screenshots

Structural Engineering lite4 screens
Tilewise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tilewise at none against Structural Engineering lite's 1. Tilewise also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. Tilewise asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Structural Engineering lite versus Tilewise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStructural Engineering liteTilewise
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperV PUGAZHENTHIOliver Hofer

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Structural Engineering lite

One-time1
  • Structural Engineering Calc.$5.99
None

Tilewise

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Structural Engineering lite free?
Structural Engineering lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tilewise free?
Tilewise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Structural Engineering lite or Tilewise have ads?
Structural Engineering lite shows ads; Tilewise does not.

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