Comparison

Timber Engineering Calculator vs Voltage Drop Pro

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

Head to head
About

Timber Engineering Calculator

This app provides 55 calculators for various timber and civil engineering parameters, covering beam properties, stress calculations, column design, and connector loads. It supports both metric (SI) and imperial (USCS) units for comprehensive engineering analysis.

Highlights
  • 55 engineering calculators
  • Timber and civil engineering parameters
  • Beam properties calculations
  • Stress and load analysis
  • Column design tools
  • Connector load calculations
  • Metric and imperial units
Features
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Timber Engineering Calculator — 55 calculators for timber and wood-works design. Available in Metric (SI) and Imperial (USCS) units. NEW — Wood Species Reference & Auto-Fill: • Built-in species library (NDS 2018): Douglas Fir-Larch, Southern Pine, Hem-Fir, Spruce-Pine-Fir — Select Structural, No.1, No.2 • View Fb, Ft, Fv, Fc⊥, Fc, E and G in SI (MPa) and USCS (psi) • One-tap auto-fill of design values into calculators — faster, fewer errors • Auto-fillable fields marked with a tree icon Save calculations to History, add notes, export PDF reports. Formula shown on top; Calculate activates when all inputs are entered. SECTION PROPERTIES • Area of Section • Moment of Inertia • Distance from Axis to Extremities • Radius of Gyration • Section Modulus BENDING & SHEAR • Maximum Fiber Stress • Maximum Fiber Stress using Section Modulus • Horizontal Shearing Stress • Horizontal Shearing Stress (notched beam) • Modified Total End Shear (Concentrated / Uniform Loads) TIMBER COLUMNS (species auto-fill) • Allowable Unit Stress — Single/Glued, Rectangular, Circular • Allowable Compressive Stress at an angle to grain • Allowable Stress — Rectangular (NDS) • Hankinson's Equation ADJUSTED DESIGN VALUES (species auto-fill) • Extreme-Fiber Bending, Tension, Shear • Compression perpendicular / parallel to grain • End grain in bearing • Modulus of Elasticity DESIGN FACTORS • Size Factor • Volume Factor (Southern Pine / Other Species) • Radial Stress from Bending Moment • Curvature Factor • Bearing Area Factor • Slenderness Ratio for Beams NAILS & SPIKES • Allowable Withdrawal Load • Total Allowable Lateral Load — Group I–IV Wood WOOD SCREWS • Allowable Withdrawal Load • Total Allowable Lateral Load — Group I–IV Wood CONNECTORS — ADJUSTED DESIGN VALUES • Bolts — Lateral Loading • Split-Ring & Shear-Plate — Parallel / Normal to Grain • Nails & Spikes — Withdrawal / Lateral • Wood Screws — Withdrawal / Lateral • Lag Screws — Withdrawal / Lateral • Metal Plate Connectors — Lateral • Drift Bolts & Pins — Withdrawal / Lateral • Spike Grids — Lateral • Stress and Deflection Factor (Ponding) Also available: Civil Engineering Pack — 12 modules (Beam, Structural, Concrete, Column, Hydraulics, Survey, Soil, Piling, Highways, Bridge, Converter) in SI and USCS.

About

Voltage Drop Pro

Features
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Voltage Drop Calc is a fast, easy way to create a schedule of voltage drop calculations for any size of job or just to perform a single calculation on the fly. Put your pencil down and start making professional, consistent calculation today. - Universal app allows use on both iPad, and iPhone/iPod with single purchase. - Create an unlimited list of calculations that automatically save. - Export your results to a spreadsheet for formatting or printing. - Solve for distance in feet or meters. - Solve for voltage drop in either voltage or percentage. - Solve for wire size including derating. - Built in construction calculator allows intermediate calculations to be performed within the app.

Screenshots

Timber Engineering Calculator4 screens
Voltage Drop Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Voltage Drop Pro at every 2 months against Timber Engineering Calculator's every 39 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Timber Engineering Calculator costs $3.99 and Voltage Drop Pro $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timber Engineering Calculator ships an update every 39 months, Voltage Drop Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Timber Engineering Calculator versus Voltage Drop Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimber Engineering CalculatorVoltage Drop Pro
Price$3.99$3.99
Rating3.9 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 39 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperV PUGAZHENTHISnappy Appz Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Timber Engineering Calculator

No in-app purchases

None

Voltage Drop Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timber Engineering Calculator free?
Timber Engineering Calculator costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Voltage Drop Pro free?
Voltage Drop Pro costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Timber Engineering Calculator or Voltage Drop Pro have ads?
Neither Timber Engineering Calculator nor Voltage Drop Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timber Engineering Calculator or Voltage Drop Pro?
Timber Engineering Calculator ships an update every 39 months, and Voltage Drop Pro every 2 months. Most recently, Timber Engineering Calculator was updated on October 14, 2026 and Voltage Drop Pro on October 5, 2026.

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