# Ugly's Electrical References vs VMT Pro

The clearest difference is rating: Ugly's Electrical References at 4.4 against VMT Pro's 1.8. Ugly's Electrical References also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 9). VMT Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months) and price ($9.99 vs $12.99). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Ugly's Electrical References costs $12.99 and VMT Pro $9.99 up front. VMT Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Ugly's Electrical References asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ugly's Electrical References holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ugly's Electrical References has 1.5K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 47% and 47% positive.

Ugly's Electrical References ships an update every 3 months, VMT Pro every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ugly's Electrical References | VMT Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **$9.99** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uglys-electrical-references/id1134770838/reviews)** | [1.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vmt-pro/id1549789370/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **47.1% of reviews** | 46.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | #190 |
| Size | 63 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **12.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Informed Publishing](https://appshunter.io/developer/351739093) | [Hai Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315913698) |

## What reviewers say

### Ugly's Electrical References

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uglys-electrical-references/id1134770838)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Paid · Productivity, #82 Top Paid (US App Store)

This app provides electricians and electrical professionals with up-to-date digital information based on the National Electrical Code. It includes formulas, wiring diagrams, conduit bending guides, and calculators for various electrical calculations. The app is designed for on-the-job reference and works offline.

**Highlights:** NEC 2026 updates, Mathematical formulas and calculators, Conduit bending guide with videos, Ampacity and conduit fill information, Wiring diagrams, Conversion tables, Works offline

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick reference
- 👍 Helpful for apprentices and journeymen
- 👍 Convenient to have on phone
- 👍 Useful calculators
- 👍 Great resource

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Videos/audio not working
- 🐛 Bookmarking issues
- 🐛 Glitchy navigation
- 🐛 Difficult to find information
- 🐛 Annoying review pop-up

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not playing
- Bookmarks not working correctly
- Navigation issues causing app crashes
- Incorrect calculation results

**Requested features**

- Zoom functionality
- Better search capabilities
- Spanish language support
- Offline access to full content
- Improved bookmarking system


### VMT Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vmt-pro/id1549789370)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

Effortlessly track the maintenance history of your vehicles, equipment, or valuable assets. This intuitive app simplifies logging and monitoring service details, managing schedules, repairs, and expenses to keep your assets in top shape and extend their lifespan.

**Highlights:** Manage vehicle details with photos and VIN, Set and receive service reminders, Track maintenance records with receipt photos, Archive, restore, or delete vehicles, Search and view chronological maintenance records, Export vehicle data in CSV format

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VMT Pro One-Year Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ugly's Electrical References free?

Ugly's Electrical References costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is VMT Pro free?

VMT Pro costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ugly's Electrical References or VMT Pro?

Ugly's Electrical References is rated higher. Ugly's Electrical References averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while VMT Pro averages 1.8 from 9 ratings.

### Do Ugly's Electrical References or VMT Pro have ads?

Neither Ugly's Electrical References nor VMT Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ugly's Electrical References or VMT Pro?

Ugly's Electrical References ships an update every 3 months, and VMT Pro every 11 days. Most recently, Ugly's Electrical References was updated on October 26, 2026 and VMT Pro on October 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Ugly's Electrical References or VMT Pro?

Ugly's Electrical References currently peaks at #10 in the App Store charts, and VMT Pro at #190. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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