Comparison

KC Mesh Formula vs MRCS Part A Prep

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

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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).

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MRCS Part A Prep

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MRCS Part A Prep is a focused exam-prep app for the Intercollegiate MRCS Part A surgical membership exam. IMPORTANT: Full access requires an In-App Purchase (auto-renewable subscription or lifetime). The download is free; practice content unlocks after purchase. Restore Purchases is always available on the paywall and in Settings. WHAT YOU GET • 2,000+ original single best answer (SBA) style questions • Paper 1 Applied Basic Sciences: anatomy, physiology, pathology, microbiology, pharmacology • Paper 2 Principles of Surgery in General: peri-op care, trauma, critical care, oncology principles and more • Timed paper mocks (45 questions · 45 minutes practice simulations) • Quick practice, practice-by-topic, weak-area drills • Review incorrect answers and bookmarks • Flashcards with spaced repetition • Progress dashboard: readiness %, mastery, streak, exam countdown • Works fully offline — no account required WHO IT'S FOR Core surgical trainees and candidates preparing for MRCS Part A. Study on your schedule with clear rationales after every answer. COMPLIANCE & DISCLAIMER Independent study aid by MD Shahariar Nazim Joy. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the Royal Colleges of Surgeons or the Joint Committee on Intercollegiate Examinations (JCIE). “MRCS” is a trademark of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons. Educational practice only — not medical advice. Practising here does not guarantee a pass. Always verify dates and regulations on official exam sites. Official exam information: https://www.intercollegiatemrcsexams.org.uk/ SUBSCRIPTIONS (USD) • Monthly Premium — $9.99 / month • Yearly Premium — $34.99 / year (best value) • Lifetime Access — $59.99 one-time Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage in App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://joykhansayan1.github.io/mrcs-part-a-prep/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://joykhansayan1.github.io/mrcs-part-a-prep/support.html

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KC Mesh Formula4 screens
MRCS Part A Prep4 screens

Verdict

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The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KC Mesh Formula at none against MRCS Part A Prep's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. MRCS Part A Prep sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. KC Mesh Formula asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 4 level
KC Mesh Formula versus MRCS Part A Prep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKC Mesh FormulaMRCS Part A Prep
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB3 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperAmit GuptaMD Shahariar Nazim Joy

In-app purchases

None

KC Mesh Formula

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

MRCS Part A Prep

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$59.99

Questions

Is KC Mesh Formula free?
KC Mesh Formula is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MRCS Part A Prep free?
MRCS Part A Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KC Mesh Formula or MRCS Part A Prep have ads?
Neither KC Mesh Formula nor MRCS Part A Prep shows ads.

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