Comparison

Beam Deflection vs Construction Drawings Pro

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

Head to head
About

Beam Deflection

Features
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Beam Deflection is a civil engineering calculator for preliminary steel beam and 2D frame analysis. Define span length, IPE section, supports (pin, roller, fixed), and loads (point, distributed, moment). The app solves indeterminate beams using a 2-DOF finite element stiffness method and shows: • Support reactions • Shear, bending moment, and deflection diagrams • Peak values, elastic bending stress, and deflection limit checks (L/250, L/300) • Live beam schematic with section preview • 2D plane frame analysis — portal and multi-story grids with M/V/Ī“ diagrams and deformed shape (subscription) • Learn tab — structural definitions and step-by-step calculation guides Intended use: educational and preliminary site checks. Not a substitute for licensed structural design or code-compliant calculations. Always verify results independently. Privacy: No personal data collected by the developer. Configuration is saved locally on your device. In-app purchases are processed by Apple. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Beam Deflection4 screens
Construction Drawings Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

Beam Deflection and Construction Drawings Pro 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. Beam Deflection sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Construction Drawings Pro sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Beam Deflection versus Construction Drawings Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeam DeflectionConstruction Drawings Pro
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB808 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeniz Kaan KoksalYuhsiu Lai

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Beam Deflection

Subscriptions1
  • Frame Monthly$0.491 Month
One-time1
  • Unlimited Access$4.99
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 Beam Deflection free?
Beam Deflection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Construction Drawings Pro free?
Construction Drawings Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Beam Deflection or Construction Drawings Pro have ads?
Neither Beam Deflection nor Construction Drawings Pro shows ads.

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