Best Beam Design Apps

196+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
15 free apps
Updated September 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good beam design apps. We benchmark 196+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Beam Design Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Beam HPCBeam HPCFree4.0★ (4)NoNoSep 2026
2Deflection LiteDeflection LiteFree was $0.994.5★ (46)NoNoAug 2026
3iBeamsiBeamsFree3.5★ (2)NoNoMay 2026
4ACORD MobileACORD MobileFree5.0★ (1)NoYesJul 2026
5SketchUp - 3D ModelingSketchUp - 3D ModelingFree4.5★ (18K)NoYesSep 2026
6SSI Steel DesignSSI Steel DesignFree3.0★ (1)NoYesAug 2026
7SkyCivSkyCivFree4.7★ (35)YesNoAug 2026
8Steel Beams Bulk CheckerSteel Beams Bulk Checker$2.993.5★ (4)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Beam Design

Beam HPC#1

Beam HPC by Kurt Gramoll

Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.0(4 ratings)
Free
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This app calculates structural diagrams for beams, including moment, shear, and deflection. It supports various loads, supports, and material properties, allowing for interactive adjustments and comparisons. Designed for educational purposes, it helps users visualize and understand beam behavior.

Deflection Lite#2

Deflection Lite by Blue Ketchep

Beam Calculator
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.5(46 ratings)
Free
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This app provides interactive and precise structural beam analysis. Easily visualize beam bending by dragging loads and supports, and calculate key engineering results like reactions, shear force, and bending moment.

iBeams#3

iBeams by Norm Schuster

Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
3.5(2 ratings)
Free
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This tool helps structural engineers visualize and analyze beam behavior. It displays reaction, shear, moment, and deflection diagrams for various configurations. Users can edit load and geometric values for custom analysis.

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FAQ about Beam Design

What are the best beam design apps for iPhone?
Beam HPC tops our beam design apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.0-star average from 4 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 15 of the top beam design apps we rank are free to download, including Beam HPC and Deflection Lite.
Beam HPC has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 196+ beam design apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Beam HPC calculates moment, shear, and deflection diagrams for beams. It also provides rotation diagrams.
Yes, each beam segment can have a different moment of inertia (I) and stiffness (E), allowing for analysis of beams with varying material properties.