Comparison

KC Mesh Formula vs Construction Drawings Pro

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

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About

KC Mesh Formula

Features
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KC Mesh formula App relates to Civil Engineering and Instrumentation. More specifically by installing this App, your iPhone/iPad device will act like a portable and mini electronic device to calculate steel rod length in civil construction. This App is based on the KC's formula invented by Professor Karam Chand Gupta of Chandigarh University, India. This is the first time that such an App has been launched that can calculate the quantity of steel bar placed in mesh form in circular, slab or dome. Abstract - When the steel reinforcement is placed in mesh form in a circular concrete slab at the base or spherical dome at the top in overhead service reservoir or any other structure, it is difficult to estimate/measure the total quantity of steel that would be needed or have been placed. For the purpose of calculating the total length of the steel bars, at present, the practice is – the length of each bar is measured and then added up. This is a tiresome and time-consuming process. I have derived a mathematical formula with the help of which we can calculate in one line the total quantity of steel that will be needed in a circular slab or spherical dome. This will not only make the process easy and time saving but also avoids error in making entries and calculations. About KC:- Karam Chand Gupta (born 5 August 1952) is working as an Assistant Professor at Chandigarh University, Gharuan (Mohali), India. He came into the limelight after inventing civil formulas recognized worldwide. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil from Guru Nanakdev Engineering College, Ludhiana in 1975. He worked for 33 years in the Punjab Water Supply and Sewerage Board, Chandigarh, Punjab, India and retired from there as a Superintending Engineer. After retirement, he started working as an Assistant Professor / Academic Coordinator at Chandigarh University. After a few months keeping in view his interest, the university deputed him to look after the research work. He derived a formula named KC’s Mesh Formula that has been accepted worldwide and he attended many conferences thereafter in India and abroad. With the help of this formula, one can calculate the quantity of steel bars placed in the circular concrete slab, in the spherical dome or in any other irregular shaped geometry within seconds. On September 3, 2015, he went to Bangkok to present his formula at an International Conference organized by the International Institute of Engineers and Researchers. In this conference, he acted as Technical Session Chair also. A patent on this formula has also been filed on 30.03.2016. He also invented the Ellipse Formula to draw Ellipse on the ground for elliptical structures for which the patent has also been filed. He is a life member of the Institute of Engineers, Kolkata, India (M035337), the Indian Water Works Association, Mumbai, India (LM 02253) and The Indian Society for Technical Education, New Delhi (LM 96416).

About

Construction Drawings Pro

This app provides a comprehensive visual reference for building construction, including detailed drawings, code references, and calculators. It's designed for professionals and students to access information offline, aiding in on-site verification, learning, and design.

Highlights
  • 235+ professional construction drawings
  • Offline access to IRC and NEC 2023 codes
  • Interactive learning studio with quizzes
  • Electrical design workflow and calculators
  • Engineering calculators for field math
  • Progress tracking and annotation tools
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Construction Drawings Studio is the all-in-one visual reference for anyone who works with buildings — from foundation to finish. Whether you're a builder verifying a detail on site, a student learning how structures go together, or an engineer designing a residential electrical system, every drawing, code reference, and calculator you need is here, fully offline. The Studio brings together four complete reference libraries: CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS — Structural & Architectural • 29 detailed engineering illustrations, foundations through roof framing • Chapter-organized library with study progress tracking • Pinch-to-zoom viewer, favorites, and personal notes • 7-chapter drawing reference guide HOUSE CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS — Foundation to Finish • 70+ illustrations across 14 categories • Full-screen swipeable gallery • Complete IRC (International Residential Code) reference chapters • Construction glossary and project checklist RESIDENTIAL BLUEPRINTS — Interactive Learning Studio • 136 drawings across 11 disciplines • Interactive quiz with 60+ questions • Per-category progress tracking and annotation notes • 7-chapter educational guide SFH WORKFLOW PRO — Single Family Electrical Design • Complete 17-phase residential electrical distribution workflow • NEC 2023 load calculator and voltage-drop calculator • Covers 400A service, solar, battery storage (BESS), and EV charging • Deliverables tracker, coverage scoring, and PDF report generation PLUS engineering calculators across the suite for fast, accurate field math. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Works completely offline — no account, no uploads, no internet required • 235+ professional drawings in one searchable place • Real code references: IRC and NEC 2023 • One-time purchase per module, or save with the all-modules bundle — no subscriptions • Designed for builders, electricians, students, inspectors, and engineers alike From your first foundation detail to a fully documented electrical design, Construction Drawings Studio puts a complete construction reference library in your pocket.

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KC Mesh Formula4 screens
Construction Drawings Pro4 screens

Verdict

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The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KC Mesh Formula at none against Construction Drawings Pro's 5. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Construction Drawings Pro sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. KC Mesh Formula asks for nothing beyond the download.

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KC Mesh Formula versus Construction Drawings Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKC Mesh FormulaConstruction Drawings Pro
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB808 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAmit GuptaYuhsiu Lai

In-app purchases

None

KC Mesh Formula

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Construction Drawings Pro

One-time5
  • Construction Drawings$4.99
  • House Construction Drawings$4.99
  • Residential Blueprints$4.99
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  • SFH Workflow Pro$4.99
  • All Modules Bundle$8.99

Questions

Is KC Mesh Formula free?
KC Mesh Formula is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Construction Drawings Pro free?
Construction Drawings Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KC Mesh Formula or Construction Drawings Pro have ads?
Neither KC Mesh Formula nor Construction Drawings Pro shows ads.

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