# Sketchalyze vs SimKraft

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Sketchalyze at 7 against SimKraft's 1. SimKraft's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Sketchalyze against 5.0 for SimKraft. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sketchalyze has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sketchalyze | SimKraft |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketchalyze/id704472004/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simkraft/id1472208430/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 15 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Duy Truong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1257007296) | [Dassault Systemes Simulia Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1102817096) |

## What reviewers say

### Sketchalyze

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketchalyze/id704472004)

This app allows users to sketch and analyze structural systems directly on their iPad. It provides instant visualization of analysis results like deformations and section forces, performing finite element analysis in the background. Users can define cross-sections, apply loads, and visualize results for linear and nonlinear analyses.

**Highlights:** Sketch structural systems, Instant analysis results visualization, Finite element analysis, Tabulated and user-defined cross sections, Truss and beam element types, Linear and nonlinear analysis, Load-deflection curves

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SimKraft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simkraft/id1472208430)

Learn the fundamentals of simulation and finite element analysis through an engaging, hands-on experience. Draw 2D shapes, apply conditions, and visualize results instantly to grasp complex engineering concepts.

**Highlights:** Interactive simulation learning, Finite element analysis introduction, 2D shape drawing, Apply boundary conditions, Apply displacement loads, Visualize analysis results

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sketchalyze free?

Sketchalyze is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SimKraft free?

SimKraft is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sketchalyze or SimKraft?

Sketchalyze and SimKraft are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Sketchalyze or SimKraft have ads?

Neither Sketchalyze nor SimKraft shows ads.

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