Comparison

Structural Engineering lite vs CE PRO By THANLAR

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

CE PRO By THANLAR

Features
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CE PRO by THANLAR is a practical engineering toolkit built for civil engineers, structural engineers, construction professionals, technicians, contractors, quantity surveyors, and engineering students. The app brings together a wide range of engineering calculators and reference tools in one clean, easy-to-use interface, helping you perform common calculations quickly whether you are working on-site, in the office, or studying. KEY FEATURES • Civil Engineering Calculators Perform common calculations used in civil engineering and construction projects. • Structural Engineering Tools Access useful tools for structural calculations, design checks, and engineering analysis. • Concrete & Material Calculations Calculate concrete quantities, material requirements, mix-related values, and other construction data. • Steel & Reinforcement Calculators Work with reinforcement quantities, bar spacing, steel weights, and other rebar-related calculations. • Construction Quantity Estimation Estimate materials and quantities required for different construction activities. • Beam and Structural Analysis Tools Perform useful calculations related to beams, loads, structural members, and engineering parameters. • Unit Conversion Tools Quickly convert commonly used engineering, construction, length, area, volume, weight, and other units. • Engineering Reference Information Access useful engineering data and reference values without needing to search through multiple sources. • Fast and Clear Results Enter the required values and receive organized calculation results that are easy to understand. • Professional and Simple Interface CE PRO is designed to keep engineering tools easy to find and fast to use, with a clean interface suitable for both students and professionals. WHO CAN USE CE PRO? CE PRO is designed for: • Civil engineers • Structural engineers • Site engineers • Construction engineers • Quantity surveyors • Contractors • Technicians • Engineering students • Construction professionals Whether you need to perform a quick calculation on a construction site, review engineering values during design work, estimate materials, check reinforcement quantities, or practice engineering calculations while studying, CE PRO gives you convenient access to essential tools from your mobile device. WHY CE PRO? Engineering work often requires many different formulas, calculators, conversion tools, and reference values. CE PRO brings these commonly used tools together in one application so you can spend less time switching between different resources and more time focusing on your work. The app is designed to support everyday engineering workflows with simple inputs, fast calculations, and clear outputs. IMPORTANT NOTICE CE PRO is intended as an engineering calculation, educational, and reference aid. Results generated by the app depend on the information entered by the user and the calculation methods implemented in each tool. Users should independently verify all results before using them for professional engineering design, construction, safety-critical decisions, regulatory submissions, or other applications where accuracy and compliance are required. CE PRO does not replace the professional judgment of a qualified engineer or applicable engineering standards, codes, regulations, or project-specific requirements. CE PRO by THANLAR — practical engineering tools wherever you work.

Screenshots

Structural Engineering lite4 screens
CE PRO By THANLAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CE PRO By THANLAR at none against Structural Engineering lite's 1. CE PRO By THANLAR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). 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. CE PRO By THANLAR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Structural Engineering lite versus CE PRO By THANLAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStructural Engineering liteCE PRO By THANLAR
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, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB67 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperV PUGAZHENTHIKHING HTET SAN COMPANY LIMITED

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Structural Engineering lite

One-time1
  • Structural Engineering Calc.$5.99
None

CE PRO By THANLAR

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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