Comparison

iMSO2 vs A

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

Head to head
About

iMSO2

Analyze analog and digital signals on your mobile device using specialized hardware. Offers a demo mode for simulated wave display and measurements, with full functionality unlocked by purchasing the iMSO-204 mixed signal oscilloscope hardware.

Highlights
  • Analyze analog and digital signals
  • Simulated wave display
  • Cursors with measurements
  • Direct signal measurements
  • Analog and digital triggering
  • Hardware integration
Features
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Oscilloscope your phone, touch or tablet! iMSO2 allows you to analyze 2 analog and up to 4 digital signals using the iMSO-204 mixed signal oscilloscope hardware. Although demo mode is available for free with this download, hardware must be purchased to fully enable the product. - It's the first mixed signal oscilloscope available in the app store (50MSPS / 5MHz) - Easiest, most intuitive scope you’ll ever use - Preferred scope for the next generation of inventors Software demo mode includes: - Simulated wave display (sine, square, sawtooth, and triangular) - Cursors w/ measurements - Direct signal measurements - Analog triggering - Run / Stop / Single mode Hardware mode includes: - Analog triggering - Digital triggering - Cursors w/ measurements - Direct signal measurements - 1x or 10x probe setting - Run / STOP / Single mode Hardware works with the following devices: - iPad mini 3 - iPad mini 2 - iPad mini - iPad Air 2 - iPad Air - iPad 4 - iPad 3 - iPad 2 - iPad - iPhone 6 Plus - iPhone 6 - iPhone 5C - iPhone 5S - iPhone 5 - iPhone 4S - iPhone 4 - iPhone 3GS - iPod touch [3rd (32GB only), 4th and 5th generation)

About

A

This app simplifies structural analysis for engineers and architects. It uses Direct Stiffness Analysis to calculate shear forces, bending moments, and deflections for beams, trusses, and frames. Get instant results and detailed reports for documentation and learning.

Highlights
  • Direct Stiffness Analysis
  • Beam, truss, and frame analysis
  • Shear force, bending moment, deflection calculations
  • User-friendly interface
  • Detailed analysis reports
  • Educational resource
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A-Projects: Structural Analysis Simplified Unlock the power of structural analysis with A-Projects, your ultimate companion for engineers and architecture enthusiasts! Whether you’re designing beams, trusses, or frames, our app utilizes Direct Stiffness Analysis to deliver accurate solutions for shear forces, bending moments, and deflections. Key Features: User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive navigation that allows you to easily input data and visualize results. Comprehensive Design Tools: Analyze various structures including beams, trusses, and frames with precision. Instant Results: Get quick calculations for shear forces, bending moments, and deflections at your fingertips. Detailed Reports: Generate in-depth analysis reports to help in documentation and presentations. Educational Resource: Ideal for students and professionals alike, enhancing learning and reinforcing concepts in structural engineering. Transform your approach to structural design with smart analysis tools that fit in your pocket. Download A-Projects today and step confidently into the world of structural engineering!

Screenshots

iMSO24 screens
A4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iMSO2 at 100% against A's 36%. iMSO2 also leads on price (Free vs $8.99) and rating (5.0 vs 3.0). A's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On ratings volume, 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

iMSO2 is free to download; A costs $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iMSO2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of iMSO2's written reviews are positive against 36% of A's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iMSO2 ships an update every 2 months, A every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iMSO2 versus A: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriMSO2A
PriceFree — better$8.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better35.7% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOscium LLCJutarus Ratanasethakul

Customer experience

iMSO2

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

A

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive35.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative57.1%

In-app purchases

None

iMSO2

No in-app purchases

None

A

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iMSO2 free?
iMSO2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is A free?
A costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iMSO2 or A?
iMSO2 is rated higher. iMSO2 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while A averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do iMSO2 or A have ads?
Neither iMSO2 nor A shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iMSO2 or A?
iMSO2 ships an update every 2 months, and A every 3 weeks. Most recently, iMSO2 was updated on October 13, 2026 and A on October 6, 2026.

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