Comparison

FE Civil Exam Prep vs Structural Engineering Suite

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

Head to head
About

FE Civil Exam Prep

Prepare for the FE Civil exam with a comprehensive offline study tool. Practice questions, timed mock exams, and a built-in reference handbook are available to help you master the material. Track your progress and review mistakes to ensure readiness for test day.

Highlights
  • 175+ NCEES-style practice questions
  • Full 110-question timed mock exam
  • Step-by-step worked solutions
  • Built-in reference handbook
  • Per-topic progress tracking
  • Offline functionality
  • Bookmark and review mistakes
Features
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Studying for the FE Civil exam and tired of bouncing between scattered PDFs, half-priced question banks, and reference books that never load when you need them? FE Civil Exam Prep gives you a full, offline study loop on your phone — practice by topic, take a timed mock exam, and reach for the built-in NCEES-style reference handbook the moment you get stuck. Every question is written in the format you'll see on test day, with a step-by-step solution that walks through the formula, the unit conversion, and the arithmetic — no skipped lines. WHAT'S INSIDE: - 187 NCEES-style practice questions across all 14 NCEES FE Civil knowledge areas - 10 questions built on a figure: trusses, beams, a T-section, columns, soil profiles, a retaining wall, a manometer and a highway curve. Tap any figure to zoom. - Full 110-question timed mock exam (5 h 20 min) - Step-by-step worked solutions with formulas and unit work - Built-in reference handbook, free for everyone — 17 sections: Units & Conversions, Mathematics, Engineering Probability and Statistics, Statics, Dynamics, Mechanics of Materials, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Construction, Environmental, Geotechnical, Hydraulics & Hydrologic Systems, Structural, Transportation, Surveying, Engineering Economics - Per-topic progress tracking and a daily streak - Wrong Answer Book — re-practice every question you've missed PRO UPGRADE ($49.99 one-time): - Unlock the full question bank — every topic, every worked solution - Unlimited mock exam retakes (your first full mock is free) - No subscription, no ads, no recurring charges - Restore on any device signed into your Apple ID KEY FEATURES: - Works completely offline — perfect for the test center waiting room - No account, no login, no tracking - Optimized for iPhone and iPad - Dark mode support Built for civil engineering students and EITs preparing for the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (Civil) exam. FE Civil Exam Prep is an independent study tool. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by NCEES.

About

Structural Engineering Suite

Features
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Structural Engineer Hub is a complete structural engineering platform that combines professional calculators, animated simulators, a full learning curriculum, and field assessment tools in one app. Whether you're an engineering student mastering statics and steel design, a practicing engineer running a quick beam check on site, or an inspector documenting a structure's condition, Structural Engineer Hub puts the essentials in your pocket — and it works offline. The app is organized into two modules. Buy only what you need, or get both in a discounted bundle. STRUCTURAL ENGINEER'S TOOLKIT • Beam calculator — UDL, point, and off-center loads • Column calculator — Euler buckling + yield • Structure assessment for houses, bridges, buildings, and walls • ASCE 7-22 load combination generator • Full SI ↔ Imperial unit converter • Digital inspection checklist with scoring • Camera capture for condition documentation • Sample problems and a materials library STRUCTURAL LEARNING STUDIO • 7-module structured curriculum • 8 animated simulators (beam, column, seismic, wind, and more) • LRFD / ACI / ASCE 7 Quick Calc Hub • Guided projects with step-by-step instructions • Drawing gallery of structural illustrations • Searchable reference library • Lesson bookmarks, personal notes, and progress tracking WHY YOU'LL USE IT • Works offline — no account, no internet required • One-time purchases — no subscriptions, ever • Buy a single module or unlock everything with the bundle • Grounded in ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI engineering standards • Built for real engineering work, from the classroom to the field From study to site, Structural Engineer Hub is the structural toolkit you'll actually keep on your phone. Disclaimer: This app is an independent educational and reference tool. Calculator results are approximations for preliminary and educational use only and must be verified by a licensed professional engineer before any design or construction decision. ASCE, AISC, ACI, and all related standards and trademarks are the property of their respective organizations; this app is not affiliated with or endorsed by them.

Screenshots

FE Civil Exam Prep3 screens
Structural Engineering Suite4 screens

Verdict

The call

FE Civil Exam Prep and Structural Engineering Suite are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. FE Civil Exam Prep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Structural Engineering Suite sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
FE Civil Exam Prep versus Structural Engineering Suite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFE Civil Exam PrepStructural Engineering Suite
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShanghai Sheyuan Network Technology Co., Ltd.Yuhsiu Lai

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FE Civil Exam Prep

One-time1
  • FE Civil Exam Prep Pro$49.99
3 purchases

Structural Engineering Suite

One-time3
  • Structural Learning Studio$4.99
  • Structural Engineer's Toolkit$4.99
  • All Modules Bundle$6.99

Questions

Is FE Civil Exam Prep free?
FE Civil Exam Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Structural Engineering Suite free?
Structural Engineering Suite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FE Civil Exam Prep or Structural Engineering Suite have ads?
Neither FE Civil Exam Prep nor Structural Engineering Suite shows ads.

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