Comparison

Design Materials vs 结构大师HD

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

Head to head
About

Design Materials

This app serves as an offline reference guide for various design materials, including polymers and metals. It allows users to manage their own material data, view 3D models, and capture objects with their device's camera. Ideal for professionals and hobbyists involved in product design and 3D printing.

Highlights
  • Offline material reference guide
  • Custom material and resin management
  • 3D model viewer and import/export
  • Object capture via device camera
  • Favorites and notes section
  • Cross-device compatibility (iOS, macOS)
Features
Read full description

Design Materials is an offline material reference guide trusted by hundreds of Engineers, Architects and Designers all over the World. The App was created to be a personal tool to help me take design decisions during the concept ideation of industrial products, in particular for 3D printing. Due to high demand, I decided to make it public and share it's information and power. Basically, it provides the fundamentals for most design/engineer materials on the market, based on reliable and curated academic sources. In addition, you can now create and manager your own Material, Resin or Filament data. Finally, the App features Apple Intelligence (AI) with a pair of Entity Masters in material engineering and STEM: HAL 9000 and Elemento, which can be accessed 24/7 while being on or offline (no internet). The guide contains material categories such as polymers, metals, naturals and more. All of these include synthetic, organic, bio-degradable, plastic, and much more subcategories. Each material contains information such as: About, Properties, Tags, Applications, Types and Photos. HAL 9000 & Elemento (AI entities): The legend of HAL is back. Ask anything from space to robotics or biology, HAL and Elemento are Gods of material engineering and science. HAL does precise flawless analysis while Elemento brings fresh human creativity with an attitude. In addition, you can choose the Tone of AI: Formal, Friendly, Direct or Arrogant. Both AI Entities work offline 24/7. Other features includes: • AI Chat with HAL 9000 or Elemento • Material Packs (subscribers) • 3D-model viewer/import/export • Object Capture: Scan Objects • Favorites section • Offline reference (no Internet needed) • Long list of properties per material • Save Notes per material/resin/filament • Create Designs using Apple Pencil • Support for all iPhone screen sizes • Dark Mode • iPadOS support • MacOS support • Continuous Updates with New Content • UNIVERSAL PURCHASE - One Payment for all Devices New Pro version auto-renew subscriptions: - 1 year (Gold) | 3 month (Silver) | 1 month (Bronze) subscriptions* - Access to all material database ABOUT SUBSCRIPTIONS • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.

 • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal.
 • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.
 • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. 

• Terms of use (EULA): https://www.termsfeed.com/live/faff17b4-8765-4690-b57e-9aabde3d2950

About

结构大师HD

This app provides structural analysis and mechanics calculations for structural engineers and field engineers on tablets. It offers advanced features like internal force diagrams, dynamics, influence lines, and AI-powered step-by-step solutions for various methods. The VIP version unlocks additional engineering modules, customization options, and reporting capabilities.

Highlights
  • Convenient modeling with touch input
  • Internal force diagrams and dynamics
  • AI-powered step-by-step solutions
  • Support for structural design and large structures
  • VIP features: engineering modules, custom sections, dark theme
  • Cross-platform compatibility
Read full description

【简介】 在平板电脑上进行结构分析,计算结构力学。 方便简单,通过指端画线——便捷的建模,流畅的体验,让结构输入变得方便。 功能强大,不仅可以出内力图,还支持动力学、影响线、几何构造…… 独创的智能模块,利用人工智能学算法支持输出结构力学教材上所有方法(位移法、力法…)的解题步骤。 如果您是结构设计人员或现场工程师,软件对结构精确建模和大型结构绘制都有很好的支持。 如果您想要在iPhone上使用,请安装“结构大师”App。 一般来说,希望用户有条件的话尽可能使用HD版。竖版“结构大师”是为了小屏手机设计的,在体验上可能受屏幕尺寸限制并不如人意。为平板电脑设计的HD版才是倾注了作者最大心血的经典版本。 VIP功能包括: 1)智能模块:可模拟人脑分析解题步骤 2)工程模块:内力包络图/内力系数表/混凝土配筋等 3)科技感满满的暗黑主题 4)材质库中可根据型材类型自定义截面 5)配合电脑端程序SMConsole可以输出计算报告 6)支持大型结构绘制的复制模型和镜像功能 7)检查器、隐藏网格线、特殊支座/连接/荷载等 注:VIP功能一次买断制,购买后不再收取相关费用。 历时八年,结构大师完美版本终于完成。 ·横跨三端,支持您在任意设备上进行结构分析; ·完美版支持11种荷载、斜支座、弹性支座以及特殊的节点连接形式; ·支持单位模式和简单的符号输入,内置材质库可以直接导入型钢截面; ·模拟人脑分析的智能模块大成,对习题的求解成功率在95%以上; ·新增工程模块,支持计算内力包络图、内力系数表、混凝土配筋等; ·新增暗黑主题、右侧面板,界面的整体交互方式有了质的飞跃…… 亲爱的工程师,敬请享用有史以来地表最强的结构力学求解器吧~ 微信公众号:结构大师工作室 官方微博:结构大师V 联系邮箱:structuremaster@163.com

Screenshots

Design Materials4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Design Materials at 4.5 against 结构大师HD's 2.0. Design Materials also leads on device support (3 vs 1). 结构大师HD's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and 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

Both are free to download. Design Materials sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and 结构大师HD sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Design Materials holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Design Materials ships an update every 3 months, 结构大师HD every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Design Materials versus 结构大师HD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDesign Materials结构大师HD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPad
Requires iOS18.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChrystian Enriquez颖达 陈

Customer experience

Design Materials

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

结构大师HD

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Design Materials

Subscriptions3
  • Bronze member$7.991 Month
  • Silver member$17.993 Months
  • Gold member$49.991 Year
4 purchases

结构大师HD

One-time4
  • 打赏$1.99
  • 高级功能购买$3.99
  • 解锁当前版本SMHD$19.99
Show 1 more
  • 解锁全版本$24.99

Questions

Is Design Materials free?
Design Materials is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 结构大师HD free?
结构大师HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Design Materials or 结构大师HD?
Design Materials is rated higher. Design Materials averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while 结构大师HD averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Design Materials or 结构大师HD have ads?
Neither Design Materials nor 结构大师HD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Design Materials or 结构大师HD?
Design Materials ships an update every 3 months, and 结构大师HD every 2 months. Most recently, Design Materials was updated on October 2, 2026 and 结构大师HD on October 6, 2026.

Other comparisons