Comparison

Fomcal vs 建築構造データブック

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

Head to head
About

Fomcal

This app allows you to create and save custom calculation formulas for daily use. It supports complex functions, logical operations, and parameter studies, with options to export results as CSV. An optional numeric pad enhances input efficiency.

Highlights
  • Save and reuse custom formulas
  • Support for logical and comparison functions
  • Parameter study for variable analysis
  • Export results as CSV
  • Optional enhanced numeric pad
  • Extended syntax for branching and iteration
Features
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Fomcal is a calculator to calculate quickly with formula inputted already. Since you can register formulas used in daily routine by yourself, there is no need to search or to develop the dedicated calc app. Moreover, Fomcal can be also available as a general function calculator pad (option). Registered formula can be utilized as a function in the other formula or on the calcpad. And constants or variables can be used in these. Fomcal can show descriptions and a figure, about formulas and variables. In addition to the numeric functions such as trigonometric functions, you can also use the logical or comparison functions. By describing separated multiple of a formula with a semicolon';', you will be able to calculate these at the same time. Temporary variables are available in formula definition as followings. exp) x=1;x+2 result) 3 You can try a parameter study with specifying an initial value, a incrementation and a repeat number. The result can be exported as CSV data. Following formulas are preset as samples. ・Hypotenuse of Right Triangle - Geometry ・Cross-sectional Performance of Rectangle - Mechanics of materials ・Roots of quadratic equation - Mathematics ・Compound interest calculation - Business ・Number of years to become N times with compound interest calculation After purchase of "Enhancements (former Restriction Release)" with In-App purchase, you will be able to following functions. ・Export/import of formula data. ・A special numeric pad will be utilized for efficient inputting. ・Function calculator pad. ・Parameter study. From Ver.3.3, "Extended Syntax" feature is available. With $IF, $FOR, $WHILE or etc., branch or iterative operation is easily specified.

About

建築構造データブック

Features
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建築構造技術者向けの各種情報をWeb経由で提供するアプリです。 実務に必携の各種資料をまとめた「資料編」、関連法規をまとめた「法令編」初学者向けの教材をまとめた「入門編」、構造力学の基礎知識をまとめた「力学編」の4つのカテゴリーで構成されています。

Screenshots

Fomcal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 建築構造データブック at Free against Fomcal's $1.99. 建築構造データブック also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Fomcal's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

建築構造データブック is free to download; Fomcal costs $1.99 up front. Fomcal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 建築構造データブック asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fomcal ships an update every 3 months, 建築構造データブック every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 3 level
Fomcal versus 建築構造データブック: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFomcal建築構造データブック
Price$1.99Free — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNOBORU IMAI株式会社ストラクチャー

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Fomcal

One-time1
  • Enhancements$1.99
None

建築構造データブック

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fomcal free?
Fomcal costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is 建築構造データブック free?
建築構造データブック is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fomcal or 建築構造データブック have ads?
Neither Fomcal nor 建築構造データブック shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fomcal or 建築構造データブック?
Fomcal ships an update every 3 months, and 建築構造データブック every 8 months. Most recently, Fomcal was updated on October 13, 2026 and 建築構造データブック on October 2, 2026.

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