CoolDing vs Beam Calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CoolDing
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To operate your Plugwise CoolDing, you use the CoolDing app. With the app you can operate your air conditioner from anywhere and at any time you want. You simply record the desired commands from the remote control of your air conditioner and play these commands in the CoolDing app to operate your air conditioner. This allows you to use all functions of your air conditioner by using the CoolDing app. CoolDing is universal and works with every brand and type of air conditioner, as long as they are controlled by an infrared controller. You can also easily create a time schedule in the app which allows you to turn your air conditioner on or off or raise or lower the temperature whenever you want it to. Using CoolDing guarantees a longer life span and less maintenance of your air conditioner. This way you will always have a comfortable indoor climate and save energy at the same time. You can also control multiple air conditioner units from the CoolDing app.
Beam Calculator
This app provides 34 civil engineering calculators for beam analysis and conversion, referencing industry codes. It features auto-fill pickers for sections and materials, dual unit systems, and calculation history. Professionals and students can generate PDF reports and access built-in reference tables.
- 34 Civil Engineering Calculators
- AISC, ACI, ASCE Code References
- Auto-fill Section and Material Pickers
- Dual Unit System (Imperial/Metric)
- Calculation History with Notes
- PDF Export for Reports
- Built-in Reference Tables
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Beam Calculator offers a comprehensive suite of 34 calculators to analyze and convert key Beam and Civil Engineering parameters. Built for professionals and students, every formula is backed by AISC 360-22, ACI 318-19, and ASCE 7-22 code references displayed directly in the calculator. Auto-fill Section and Material Pickers let you select from 39 AISC W-shapes and standard Steel, Rebar, and Concrete grades to instantly populate input fields. No manual lookup needed. Included Calculators (Metric and Imperial Units): Critical Bending Moments: • Rectangular Cross Section • Open Cross Section • Nonuniform Bending Gradient • Moment Gradient Factor with PASS/FAIL adequacy check per AISC 360-22 Stress and Deflection: • Maximum Stress (Axial and Bending Loads) • Maximum Stress (Large Bending Deflection) • Axial Compression and Bending Deflection • Critical Buckling Load • Stress (Unsymmetrical Bending) • Total Unit Stress and Deflection (Eccentric Loading) Steel and Compression Calculations: • Trial Design Area of Steel • Compression Area and Depth • Nominal Moment Capacity • Adjusted Steel Area • Reinforcement Ratios (Balanced, Minimum, Maximum) Beam Dimensions and Shear Strength: • Required Beam Dimensions • Concrete and Steel Shear Strength • Maximum Allowable Shear (Steel and Total) • Horizontal, Angled, and Vertical Stirrup Spacing • Stirrup Shear Strength and Embedment Length • Maximum Tension Steel Spacing Key Features: • Dual unit system: USCS (Imperial) and SI (Metric) with accurate conversions • Calculation History: save, review, and add notes to past calculations • PDF Export: share professional calculation reports • Built-in Reference Tables: W-shape sections, steel grades, rebar grades, and concrete grades • Dark mode support with three appearance options • Category filter chips for fast formula navigation Available in English, Francais, Espanol, Italiano, Deutsch, Chinese, Nederlands, and Portugues.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: CoolDing at Free against Beam Calculator's $2.99. CoolDing also leads on iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 16.1). On update cadence, 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
CoolDing is free to download; Beam Calculator costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CoolDing ships an update every 9 months, Beam Calculator every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CoolDing | Beam Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (12 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months — better | Every 15 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 5.1.1 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anna Technology B.V. | V PUGAZHENTHI |
In-app purchases
CoolDing
No in-app purchases
Beam Calculator
No in-app purchases
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