SteelPropCap vs ElbowCalc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SteelPropCap
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Introducing "SteelPropCap" – The Structural engineer’s companion. SteelPropCap is a paid annual subscription app which can be canceled at any time. There is no free functionality with this app, subscribing to the app opens up all the app's functionality. SteelPropCap is designed to cater to the needs of Australian engineers and contractors, providing them with accurate Open Steel Sections properties and capacities in accordance with AS4100 as well as bolt properties and capacities in accordance with AS/NZS111, AS/NZS1252 and AS4100. Weld capacities in accordance with AS4100 All at your finger tips for ease of reference. This app has the following features. 1) Section properties and Capacities calculated in accordance with AS4100 for the following open sections: a) Universal Beams (UB). b) Universal Columns (UC). c) Welded Beams (WB). d) Welded Columns (WC). e) Parallel Flanged Channels (PFC). f) Equal Angles (EA). g) Unequal Angles (UA). 2) Section Capacities for sections listed above. 3) Bolt Properties for commonly used structural bolts for both grade 4.6S and 8.8S in accordance with AS/NZS111 and AS/NZS1252. 4) Bolt capacities for commonly used structural bolts in accordance with AS4100. 5) Weld Capacities in accordance with AS4100 6) User Friendly interface engineers will be familiar with. SteelPropCap is your partner for providing real-time access to essential data for structural designers and engineering contractors.
ElbowCalc
This professional tool assists engineers and fabricators in quickly calculating and visualizing flat patterns for elbows and reducers. It provides instant pattern graphs with cut coordinates to streamline fabrication and minimize material waste.
- Calculate various elbow types
- Generate flat pattern graphs
- Supports reducer bends
- Provides cut coordinates
- Fast and precise calculations
- Share and save results
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Elbow Flat Pattern Maker is a professional tool designed for engineers, fabricators, and metal workers who need quick and precise elbow calculations. This app helps you calculate and visualize flat patterns for elbows and reducers in seconds. Enter your values, and get instant pattern graphs with cut coordinates to simplify fabrication and reduce material waste. Key Features: - Calculate various elbow types quickly and accurately. - Generate flat pattern graphs and cut coordinates. - Supports Elbow, Reducer Bend, and Cut Measurement. - Fast and precise calculations for professionals. - Share and save results instantly. - Clean and user-friendly interface. Perfect for sheet metal workers, pipe fitters, and fabrication experts — get precise elbow layouts anytime, anywhere with Elbow Flat Pattern Maker. in-app purchase included Lifetime to Remove Ads Privacy Policy : https://semiconhub.in/manager/privacy.html Terms and Condition : https://semiconhub.in/manager/tcondition.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SteelPropCap at none against ElbowCalc's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. ElbowCalc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SteelPropCap asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SteelPropCap | ElbowCalc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (7 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CRAIG M SINCLAIR | Sachinbhai Surani |
In-app purchases
SteelPropCap
No in-app purchases
ElbowCalc
- Lifetime premium$19.99
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