Best Beam Design Apps

170+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
15 free apps
Updated May 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good beam design apps. We benchmark 170+ 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 (May 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Beam HPCBeam HPCFree4.0★ (4)NoNoMay 2026
2SkyCivSkyCivFree4.7★ (35)YesNoMay 2026
3iBeamsiBeamsFree3.5★ (2)NoNoMay 2026
4ACORD MobileACORD MobileFree5.0★ (1)NoYesJul 2026
5BEAM: Magic AI Photo EditorBEAM: Magic AI Photo EditorFree4.8★ (2.9K)NoYesJul 2026
6SketchUp - 3D ModelingSketchUp - 3D ModelingFree4.5★ (17K)YesYesJul 2026
7Steel Beams Bulk CheckerSteel Beams Bulk Checker$2.993.5★ (4)NoNoMay 2026
8Deflection LiteDeflection LiteFree was $0.994.5★ (46)NoNoJul 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.

SkyCiv#2

SkyCiv by SkyCiv Pty Ltd

Structural Analysis & Design
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.7(35 ratings)
FreeAds
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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.

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

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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
5
BEAM: Magic AI Photo Editor
BEAM: Magic AI Photo Editor
BEAM: Magic AI Photo Editor
Expand, Erase, Replace & More
Free

This app uses AI to animate photos, swap backgrounds, and replace objects. It also offers filters, effects, and tools to remove unwanted elements, move objects, and expand photo boundaries.

Animate photos with AISwap photo backgrounds with AIReplace any object in photos
🎨 Graphics & Design
(2.9K)
free with in-app purchases
6
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
(17K)
free with in-app purchases
7
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
8
Deflection Lite
Deflection Lite
Deflection Lite
Beam Calculator
Free
$0.99 | 100% OFF

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.

Interactive beam bending visualizationCalculate reactions, shear force, and bending momentBuilt-in cross-section databases
📊 Productivity
(46)
paid
9
Beam Calculator.
Beam Calculator.
Beam Calculator.
Structural Beam Load Tool
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
10
Beam Designer
Beam Designer
Beam Designer
by Jochen Autrata
$14.99
$19.99 | 25% OFF

Calculate natural frequencies, deflections, and stresses for various European steel profiles. Select from a library of hollow and T-beams or input custom data to optimize your designs.

Calculate natural frequenciesAnalyze deflections and stressesLibrary of round/square hollow profiles
📊 Productivity
(1)
paid
11
Beam Engineering lite
Beam Engineering lite
Beam Engineering lite
Civil Engineering App
Free

This app provides 34 civil engineering calculators for beam analysis and conversion, referencing industry codes. It offers auto-fill options for material and section pickers and supports dual units. A pro version unlocks unlimited calculations, history, and PDF exports.

34 civil engineering calculatorsAISC, ACI, ASCE code referencesAuto-fill section and material pickers
🔧 Utilities
(32)
free with in-app purchases
12
Deflection
Deflection
Deflection
Frames, Trusses, & Beams
$4.99

Calculate structural behavior for beams, 2D trusses, and 2D frames. Visualize reaction forces, shear, bending moment, and deflection. Analyze internal stresses along the beam and cross-section.

Beam, 2D truss, and 2D frame analysisGraphical output of resultsInternal shear and bending stress calculation
📊 Productivity
(114)
paid
13
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
(1)
free with in-app purchases
14
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
15
Morpholio Trace - Sketch CAD
Morpholio Trace - Sketch CAD
Morpholio Trace - Sketch CAD
Design & Architecture Drawing
Free

This app is a comprehensive design and architecture drawing tool. It allows users to sketch, layer ideas, and communicate designs through markups. It supports various file types and offers tools for creating professional-quality drawings to scale.

Layered idea developmentDrawing markup and communicationDrawing to scale
🎨 Graphics & Design
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
16
AutoCAD
AutoCAD
AutoCAD
DWG Viewer & Editor
Free

Access and edit CAD drawings on the go with this official application. It provides essential drafting and design tools for creating, updating, and sharing 2D drawings from any device. Collaborate with teams and simplify workflows by accessing files from various cloud storage services.

2D file viewingCreate, edit, and share 2D drawingsOffline work and sync
📊 Productivity
(6.3K)
freemium
17
iBeams Pro
iBeams Pro
iBeams Pro
by Norm Schuster
$21.99

This app allows engineers to quickly sketch beam designs and instantly view analysis diagrams for shear, moment, and deflection. It offers rapid modification and analysis, streamlining the design process for structural elements. The file format is compatible with its macOS counterpart.

Instant shear, moment, and deflection diagramsSketch beam and loads like on a padRapid modification and analysis
📊 Productivity
(6)
paid
18
A-Beam+
A-Beam+
A-Beam+
by Jutarus Ratanasethakul
$4.99

This application simplifies the design of RC beams, offering detailed calculation steps for confidence in results. It initially supports ACI 318 building codes in US and Metric units, with plans to add more design codes.

Simplified RC beam designDetailed calculation stepsACI 318 Building Code support
📊 Productivity
(2)
paid
19
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
20
SteelBeamChecker
SteelBeamChecker
SteelBeamChecker
Design a Beam to Bear Loads
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)

FAQ about Beam Design

What are the best beam design apps for iPhone?
Beam HPC tops our beam design apps ranking as of May 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 SkyCiv.
Beam HPC has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of May 2026.
We track 170+ beam design apps on the iOS App Store as of May 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.