Comparison

SteelCoded vs Drafting Utility

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

Head to head
About

SteelCoded

Streamline steel fabrication with digital automation. Manage steel location, inspection, and loading using QR codes. Seamlessly integrates with Tekla PowerFab for efficient project management.

Highlights
  • Manage steel location
  • Perform inspections
  • Track steel loading
  • QR code scanning
  • Tekla PowerFab integration
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Designed specifically for steel fabricators, say goodbye to cumbersome manual processes and embrace the efficiency of digital automation. Our app empowers you to seamlessly manage the location, inspection, and loading of steel within your fabrication shop. Utilizing QR codes affixed to steel labels, simply scan with your device to instantly update the steel's location within your desktop app. Whether it's moving from one workstation to another or being loaded onto a truck for delivery, tracking steel has never been easier. But that's not all – our app goes beyond basic tracking. It integrates seamlessly with Tekla PowerFab, allowing you to upload inspection data directly from the field. Perform on-the-spot inspections by scanning QR codes on steel labels, with inspection results automatically syncing with Tekla PowerFab for comprehensive project management. At the heart of our app is its user-friendly interface and intuitive design. We understand the demands of the steel fabrication industry, and our goal is to provide modern tools that simplify your daily operations. No more struggling with outdated software or convoluted processes – our app is designed to streamline your workflow and maximize productivity. Join the ranks of leading steel fabricators who are embracing the future of fabrication. Embrace the power of digital innovation and transform your fabrication shop with our app. Modernize your operations, enhance efficiency, and stay ahead of the competition. Try it today and experience the difference for yourself.

About

Drafting Utility

Features
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TriangleCalc is a simple calculator that calculates the lengths and angles of the sides of a triangle. By entering two values, the other values are automatically calculated.

Screenshots

SteelCoded4 screens
Drafting Utility3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SteelCoded at none against Drafting Utility's shown. SteelCoded also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). Drafting Utility's advantage is update cadence (daily vs weekly). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SteelCoded ships an update weekly, Drafting Utility daily. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SteelCoded versus Drafting Utility: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteelCodedDrafting Utility
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlejandro MagdalenoMasaharu Tsukamoto

In-app purchases

None

SteelCoded

No in-app purchases

None

Drafting Utility

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SteelCoded free?
SteelCoded is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drafting Utility free?
Drafting Utility is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SteelCoded or Drafting Utility have ads?
Drafting Utility shows ads; SteelCoded does not.
Which is updated more often, SteelCoded or Drafting Utility?
SteelCoded ships an update weekly, and Drafting Utility daily. Most recently, SteelCoded was updated on October 10, 2026 and Drafting Utility on October 6, 2026.

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