SkyCiv vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against SkyCiv's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	SkyCiv This App	Deflection Lite Nemesis
Core Identity
Developer	SkyCiv	Blue Ketchep
Category	Productivity	Productivity
Platform	Android, iOS	iOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating	4.7 / 5	4.4 / 5
Ratings Count	35	45
Price	Free	$0.99
Release Date	May 28, 2020	May 30, 2015
Last Updated	Jul 13, 2022	Feb 22, 2024
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	mixed	terrible
Score	55/100	10/100
Praises	Engineering calculators provide high utility for field work and quick design checks	-
Complaints	Mandatory account registration and invasive permission requests create significant friction for new users	Clumsy user interface design makes navigating core application functions difficult for daily users Limited feature set fails to provide sufficient value for the purchase price
Requests	Expanded payment options including regional digital wallets to improve accessibility for international users	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Cloud-integrated continuity between mobile and desktop structural models Multi-code design compliance library for global engineering standards Specialized FEA-integrated modules for base plate and retaining wall design	Interactive load-dragging interface reduces time-to-result for structural setups Permalink export enables viral design sharing among professional teams
Weaknesses	Mandatory registration wall before feature access High subscription cost relative to regional tutoring rates Technical instability and login failures post-update	Premium tier lacks perceived value due to interface clumsiness 0-rating on Android indicates lack of platform-specific optimization
Pricing	freemium	paid
Momentum	Zombie	Zombie
Update Cadence	2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~412d avg	5 versions

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