Civil Engineering Terms vs Road Reference
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Civil Engineering Terms
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Civil engineering is a branch of engineering focused on designing, constructing, and maintaining infrastructure and the built environment. It includes structures like buildings, bridges, roads, dams, and water systems. Civil engineers apply scientific principles and technical expertise to ensure safety, functionality, and sustainability in projects. Key areas include structural, geotechnical, transportation, environmental, and hydraulic engineering, shaping modern society's infrastructure. Our "Civil Engineering Terms" app features more than 2200 Civil Engineering terms and their meanings. THIS APP FEATURES THE FOLLOWING: - Works offline! No internet connection/Wi-Fi needed - Bookmark your favorite word/term for fast reference - Add your very own custom word/term and its meaning - Test your knowledge and vocabulary skills using the Quiz mode - You can listen instead of reading using our audio/text to speech feature - Different color themes and simple design (no complicated or confusing features!)
Road Reference
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Road Reference is a fast and simple tool for finding road and traffic standards when you need them. Core features: - Traffic engineering calculators (SSD, signal timing, dilemma zones) - Quick MUTCD reference with PDF access - Sign and marking spacing guidance - Work zone and sight distance references - Simple unit converter for engineering use Get quick access to key formulas, standards, and references without digging through manuals.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Road Reference at none against Civil Engineering Terms's 1. Road Reference also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). Civil Engineering Terms's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Civil Engineering Terms sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Road Reference asks for nothing beyond the download.
Civil Engineering Terms ships an update every 3 weeks, Road Reference daily. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Civil Engineering Terms | Road Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Daily β better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 β better | 15.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arsosa Network Inc. | Trucking Lab, LLC |
In-app purchases
Civil Engineering Terms
- PremiumFeature$9.99
Road Reference
No in-app purchases

