Cable Calc vs SMGO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Cable Calc
Calculate the minimum required cable size for single and three-phase circuits based on BS 7671 standards. Input design criteria, installation methods, and environmental factors to determine appropriate cable dimensions. Save or print detailed results for your projects.
- Calculate single and three-phase radial circuits
- Calculate single-phase ring final circuits
- Based on BS 7671 standards
- Enter design criteria
- Select cable type, installation method, ambient temperature, and grouping
- Save or print results
- Add circuit and client details
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A cable size calculator based on BS 7671 for calculating single phase and three phase radial circuits and single phase ring final circuits. Calculate the minimum required cable size based on the tables within BS 7671 and print or save the results. STEP 1: Enter your design criteria and select a cable type. STEP 2: Select an installation method, ambient temperate and grouping. Option to enter a circuit reference and circuit description. Option to enter a client name and installation address. Option to add a signatory. Check out our full collection of electrical apps & software packages for electricians at https://www.procertssoftware.com/apps/
SMGO
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Multi-Program Support Log multiple activations simultaneously with support for Park to Park, Bunker to Bunker, and Summit to Summit operations. Offline Capability Log contacts anywhere without internet connectivity. Sync when connection is available. Platform Integration Optional integration with StationMasterPro.com, QRZ, Club Log, eQSL, SQL Master, and other platforms. QRZ Lookup Instant callsign lookup for name and location details. Activation Programs Supports POTA, WWFF, IOTA, WWBOTA, SOTA, SIG, and additional programs. ADIF Export Export logs in ADIF format with templates tailored for each platform. Cluster Integration Built-in cluster support with automatic self-spotting capability. RustyCluster.com Integrated DX Cluster connectivity through RustyCluster.com. Location Search Map-based search for nearby Parks, Summits, Bunkers, and other activation sites. Statistics & Visualization Charts, countries worked reports, and activity statistics. Social Sharing Share activations and achievements on social platforms. Privacy No usage tracking or data collection. Cloud Sync Cloud backup and synchronization for logs across devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SMGO at Free against Cable Calc's $14.99. SMGO also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Cable Calc's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
SMGO is free to download; Cable Calc costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cable Calc ships an update every 4 months, SMGO monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cable Calc | SMGO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 | Free โ better |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 โ better | 15.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pro Certs Software Ltd | stuart green |
In-app purchases
Cable Calc
No in-app purchases
SMGO
No in-app purchases









