Best Structural Steelbook Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated November 2026

Out of 250+ structural steelbook apps on iOS, 17 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Structural Steelbook Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Structural SteelBookStructural SteelBook$4.994.7★ (6)NoNoOct 2026
2[steel shapes][steel shapes]$4.994.8★ (113)NoNoOct 2026
3[steel shapes] canada[steel shapes] canada$2.995.0★ (2)NoNoAug 2026
4SSI Steel DesignSSI Steel DesignFree3.0★ (1)NoYesAug 2026
5Structural Engineering liteStructural Engineering liteFree4.2★ (19)YesYesOct 2026
6CSiSteelCSiSteelFree5.0★ (8)NoNoOct 2026
7Auto RC: Structural DesignAuto RC: Structural DesignFree4.5★ (6)NoYesOct 2026
8ABRAMS STEEL GUIDE®ABRAMS STEEL GUIDE®Free5.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Structural Steelbook

Structural SteelBook#1

Structural SteelBook by David Homes

Structural steel shapes book
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.7(6 ratings)
$4.99
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Access a comprehensive reference for structural steel shapes, including multiple AISC library versions. Easily switch between imperial and metric units, sort sections, and perform quick searches. Print or share section properties and cross-sections.

[steel shapes]#2

[steel shapes] by David Homes

Decades' worth of steel data
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.8😊(113 ratings)
$4.99
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Access decades of steel shape data with this app. It provides a vast library of structural steel databases, including current and historical AISC versions, with properties, design values, and unit conversion capabilities.

What We Love

  • 👍 Very handy and useful
  • 👍 Essential for steel business
  • 👍 Quick reference tool
  • 👍 Like a pocket steel manual
  • 👍 Easy and quick to use
  • 👍 Contains hard-to-find Ibeams/wide flanges
  • 👍 Faster than carrying the steel manual
  • 👍 Well-designed and simple
  • 👍 Worth the price
  • 👍 Clear, easy, and handy
  • 👍 Use it every day
  • 👍 Good app, nice to see previous editions
  • 👍 Worth the price
  • 👍 Best, smartest app
  • 👍 Good database
  • 👍 Saves a lot of time
  • 👍 Helpful for blacksmith/welding
  • 👍 Easy to use, updated often
  • 👍 Outstanding info at fingertips
  • 👍 Fixes HSS crash problem
  • 👍 Convenient, not carrying books
  • 👍 Good value
  • 👍 Thorough and easy to use
  • 👍 Friendly customer service
  • 👍 Great to have it all at hand
  • 👍 Well-made, performing database
  • 👍 Extensive library
  • 👍 Great tool, highly recommended
  • 👍 Fantastic library of steel shapes
  • 👍 Worth every penny
  • 👍 Constantly improving app
  • 👍 Handy for meetings
  • 👍 Super handy to have
  • 👍 Access to all AISC shapes
  • 👍 Great job, has all data from books
  • 👍 Best app for steel ref
  • 👍 Thank you

Room to Improve

  • 👎 Not perfect, but close
  • 👎 Only for America, not Australia
  • 👎 Missing some sizes
  • 👎 Only contains shapes, not flat stock
  • 👎 Fuzzy current images
  • 👎 No design formulas or calculation capability
  • 👎 Lacks pipe for API specs
5.0(2 ratings)
$2.99
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Access a comprehensive database of structural steel sections with mechanical and geometrical properties in metric units. Quickly browse, search, and sort sections, with the ability to display metric and imperial equivalents side-by-side. Offline access ensures fast performance.

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FAQ about Structural Steelbook

What are the best structural steelbook apps for iPhone?
Structural SteelBook tops our structural steelbook apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 6 App Store ratings, and it's priced at $4.99.
Yes — 17 of the top structural steelbook apps we rank are free to download, including SSI Steel Design and Structural Engineering lite.
Structural SteelBook has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ structural steelbook apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.