Best Beam Design Apps

193+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
13 free apps
Updated August 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good beam design apps. We benchmark 193+ 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 (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Beam HPCBeam HPCFree4.0★ (4)NoNoMay 2026
2Deflection LiteDeflection LiteFree was $0.994.5★ (46)NoNoAug 2026
3iBeamsiBeamsFree3.5★ (2)NoNoMay 2026
4SketchUp - 3D ModelingSketchUp - 3D ModelingFree4.5★ (18K)NoYesAug 2026
5ACORD MobileACORD MobileFree5.0★ (1)NoYesJul 2026
6SkyCivSkyCivFree4.7★ (35)YesNoMay 2026
7Beam Stress Calculator BeamerBeam Stress Calculator BeamerFree4.0★ (1)NoYesAug 2026
8Steel Beams Bulk CheckerSteel Beams Bulk Checker$2.993.5★ (4)NoNoMay 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.

More Beam Design apps to explore

4
SketchUp - 3D Modeling
SketchUp - 3D Modeling
SketchUp - 3D Modeling
Interior Design & Architecture
Free

This platform offers intuitive 3D modeling tools for design enthusiasts and professionals. Visualize concepts, create photorealistic visuals, and even use AI to generate design ideas. Scan real-world spaces and view your creations in augmented reality.

3D modeling toolsGenerative AI designsRoom planner & space design
🎨 Graphics & Design
(18K)
free with in-app purchases
5
ACORD Mobile
ACORD Mobile
ACORD Mobile
Design wood and steel beams
Free

Calculate and optimize wood and steel beams on-site or in meetings. Ideal for professionals and students, it offers detailed analysis, design according to Eurocode standards, and interactive diagrams for understanding structural calculations.

Analyze static behavior of beamsDesign wood and steel beams (Eurocode 3 & 5)Define geometry with multiple spans and loads
📊 Productivity
(1)
freemium
6
SkyCiv
SkyCiv
SkyCiv
Structural Analysis & Design
Free

This app offers a suite of structural engineering tools for analysis and design. It includes calculators for beams, trusses, frames, loads, and base plates, along with a comprehensive section database and a 3D renderer. Perform calculations, check designs against various codes, and generate reports on the go.

Beam calculator with analysis and design checks3D frame modeling and analysisExtensive section database
📊 Productivity
(35)
free
7
Beam Stress Calculator Beamer
Beam Stress Calculator Beamer
Beam Stress Calculator Beamer
Bending Stress Analysis
Free

This engineering tool performs accurate bending stress analysis for various beam cross-sections, including complex shapes like tubes and spheres. It offers an intuitive interface for students and professionals to quickly solve structural calculations and analyze stresses.

Bending stress analysisMultiple cross-section shapesIntuitive interface
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free with in-app purchases
8
Steel Beams Bulk Checker
Steel Beams Bulk Checker
Steel Beams Bulk Checker
by jesus homes
$2.99

This app quickly checks steel beams against shear, bending, and deflection criteria. Input your parameters and desired section type to find optimal designs in under a minute. Results can be sorted by weight, depth, and inertia.

Parametric beam checkingAISC v14 DatabaseUS Custom or Metric Units
📊 Productivity
(4)
paid
9
SSI Steel Design
SSI Steel Design
SSI Steel Design
by Sahaviriya Steel Industries Public Company Limited
Free

Easily determine the capacity of structural steel beams and columns. Get detailed calculation sheets to verify your work, designed according to AISC 360-16 standards. Features intuitive touch-based interaction and built-in material databases.

Determine steel beam and column capacityGenerate detailed calculation sheetsIntuitive touch-based design input
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free
10
BeaM30
BeaM30
BeaM30
BeaM Stress Calculator
Free
📚 Education
(0)
11
T Beam
T Beam
T Beam
Civil Engineering Apps
$4.99

Calculate reinforcement for concrete flange T beams, including bending moment, shear, and torsion. Visualize beam sections, strain distribution, crack width, and deflection. Generate PDF reports for your designs.

Reinforcement calculationBeam section visualizationStrain distribution diagram
📊 Productivity
(1)
paid
12
Beam statics
Beam statics
Beam statics
Beam Static Analysis
$3.99

Explore shear forces and bending moments on beams with various loads and support types. Instantly visualize diagrams and analyze beam flexure.

Interactive beam loading and support setupInstant shear force and bending moment diagramsUser-friendly value reading at any point
🔧 Utilities
(1)
paid
13
mechanical design engine
mechanical design engine
mechanical design engine
by gan dae choi
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
14
Beam Sections Profiles
Beam Sections Profiles
Beam Sections Profiles
Database & weight calculator
Free

This reference app provides engineers and architects with a database of beam cross-sections from various international standards. It allows users to view profile dimensions, calculate weight using standard materials, and export data to CSV format.

Cross-section database for international standardsView profile dimensions and propertiesMaterial-based weight calculation
🔍 Reference
(12)
free with in-app purchases
15
Rectangular Beam
Rectangular Beam
Rectangular Beam
Design & Analysis
$4.99

This app assists in the design and analysis of reinforced concrete rectangular beams. It calculates required reinforcement, draws beam sections with rebar details, and provides strain distribution diagrams. Users can also determine crack width and deflection, and generate PDF reports.

Reinforcement calculationBeam section drawingLayer requirement check
📊 Productivity
(2)
paid
16
TheBeamCalc
TheBeamCalc
TheBeamCalc
by Tomoharu Yoshida
$0.99
📚 Education
(0)
17
HandyBeam
HandyBeam
HandyBeam
by Ahmed AlYami
Free

This app helps students and professionals solve statics problems related to beams. It offers interactive diagrams for deflection, shear, and moment, allowing for real-time adjustments and inspection of critical values. A variety of load and support tools are available for structural analysis on the go.

Interactive deflection, shear, and moment diagramsReal-time feedback with touch gesturesMonitor maximum values and specific locations
📚 Education
(1)
free with in-app purchases
18
Continuous Beam
Continuous Beam
Continuous Beam
Analysis
$9.99
📊 Productivity
(0)
19
Beam Deflection
Beam Deflection
Beam Deflection
by Deniz Kaan Koksal
Free
📚 Education
(0)
20
Beam Calculator
Beam Calculator
Beam Calculator
Civil Engineering App
$2.99
$3.99 | 25% OFF

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 CalculatorsAISC, ACI, ASCE Code ReferencesAuto-fill Section and Material Pickers
🔧 Utilities
(12)
paid

FAQ about Beam Design

What are the best beam design apps for iPhone?
Beam HPC tops our beam design apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.0-star average from 4 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 13 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 August 2026.
We track 193+ beam design apps on the iOS App Store as of August 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.