Smart iMeters vs TubeLoad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Smart iMeters
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Smart iMeters is a free APP that can be installed on smartphones and connected to the surrounding Therperature Humidity Meter, Sound Meter , Anemometer, Light Meter and Tachometer via Bluetooth to measure and record temperature and humidity, noise, wind speed, illuminance and rotational velocity in real time.
TubeLoad
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TubeCalc is a fast structural calculator for aluminium and steel tubes, designed for film-set riggers, grips, scaffolders, and anyone who needs to verify load limits in the field. Four loading configurations: ⢠Simple ā single point load on a simply-supported tube ⢠Two Loads ā two independent loads, anywhere along the span ⢠Cantilever ā fixed at one end, load at the free end ⢠Boom ā overhanging beam with counterweight and adjustable support Calculates: ⢠Deflection (with L/120 serviceability limit) ⢠Bending moment and bending stress ⢠Maximum safe point load ⢠Shear force and bending moment diagrams ⢠Support reactions Material library includes 6000-series aluminium alloys (6060, 6061-T6, 6082) and structural steel grades (S235āS420) ā both EU and US variants. Other features: ⢠Adjustable design factor (1:1 to 7:1, or custom) ⢠Metric and imperial units ⢠Save tube presets for quick recall across all calculators ⢠Interactive beam diagrams ā drag loads to see live updates ⢠Works offline Important: TubeCalc is an engineering aid, not a substitute for a qualified structural engineer. Always have rigging verified for safety-critical applications.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Smart iMeters at Free against TubeLoad's $3.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Smart iMeters is free to download; TubeLoad costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Smart iMeters | TubeLoad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free ā better | $3.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | ā |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 ā better | 15.1 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Changzhou Haoyi Technology Co.,Ltd. | TIMO TAPIO HAAPASAARI |
In-app purchases
Smart iMeters
No in-app purchases
TubeLoad
No in-app purchases








