Comparison

Ugly's Electrical References vs ShowReady Events

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Ugly's Electrical References

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
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The Ugly's Electrical References App has been updated to reflect changes to the 2026 National Electrical Code (NEC) and the 2026 Edition of our popular Ugly’s Electrical References book. The Ugly’s App offers the most pertinent, up-to-date digital information for electricians, including table change information, mathematical formulas; National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) wiring configurations; a conduit bending guide with videos, ampacity and conduit fill information, transformer and control circuit wiring diagrams, and conversion tables. The 2026 Edition: * Reflects changes to the 2026 NEC * Features expanded coverage of the following topics: * Full-load currents for 3-phase transformers  * Maximum number of conductors in electrical metallic tubing for trade sizes 5 and 6  * Equipment grounding conductors  * General lighting loads for non-dwelling occupancies  * Overview of important NEC code changes from 2020, 2023 and 2026  Electricians and electrical professionals have used ‘Ugly’s Electrical References’ book as their on-the-job reference for over 35 years. This app will serve you even better in the field today.  FEATURING Calculators and Interactive Features • Ohm’s Law Calculator • Voltage Drop Calculator • Ampacity Calculator • To Find: Amps, Watts, Horsepower, KVA • To Find: Inductance, Impedance, Reactance • Three-phase AC Motor Data: Starter, Breaker, Heater, Wire, and Conduit Size • Power Factor Correction • Full Load Current for Motors and Transformers • Locked-Rotor Current Calculator • Offset Bending Calculator • Conduit Fill Calculator • Conversions for Area, Length, Temperature, Time, Volume, and Weight • NEMA Wiring Configurations *Pinch & Zoom for improved readability *Conduit Bending Video Tutorials *Search function helps you quickly find what you need to know *NEC Updater outlines and explains changes to the National Electrical Code© *Electrical Safety including definitions, boundaries, procedures, PPE guidance, and life-saving *First aid procedures *Blueprint symbol identifier *Bookmark your commonly used screens *High-definition images and interactive tables that can be zoomed in for detail *Works offline *Great for electricians, students, engineers, contractors, maintenance workers, and military Interested in a buying more than one copy of the Ugly’s Electrical Reference app for your commercially owned devices? Please email info[at]uglys[dot]net for details on volume purchases. Privacy Policy - http://www.jblearning.com/privacy/ Terms of Service - http://www.jblearning.com/use/ Support – http://www.uglys.net/appsupport The Ugly’s Electrical Reference app is part of the popular Ugly’s Professional Reference® series, which is an imprint of Jones & Bartlett Learning. National Electrical Code and NFPA 70 are registered trademarks of the National Fire Protection Agency and are not associated with Ugly’s Electrical References in any way.

About

ShowReady Events

This production management platform streamlines live event staffing and coordination. It centralizes crew scheduling, logistics, and real-time updates, ensuring seamless execution for any event.

Highlights
  • Effortless crew staffing
  • Live call sheets
  • Centralized logistics
  • Real-time updates
  • Production management
Features
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ShowReady is the ultimate production management and staffing platform designed specifically for the live events industry. Built by production professionals for production professionals, ShowReady eliminates the chaos of managing crew schedules, logistical coordination, and endless email chains, putting everything you need right at your fingertips. Whether you are managing a massive corporate general session, a live concert, or a specialized technical broadcast, ShowReady ensures your entire team is synchronized, informed, and ready to execute flawlessly. Key Features: Effortless Crew Staffing: Quickly schedule, confirm, and manage your technical production crew and event staff in real time. Live Call Sheets: Instantly access up-to-date call sheets so every engineer, graphics specialist, and stagehand knows exactly when and where they need to be. Centralized Logistics: Keep your entire event master document, truck packing lists, and technical specifications organized in one secure place. Real-Time Updates: Push notifications keep your team informed of schedule tweaks, room reassignments, or critical updates instantly—no more missed emails. Stop fighting messy spreadsheets and fragmented text threads. Get your team ShowReady and make your next live production a seamless success.

Screenshots

Ugly's Electrical References4 screens
ShowReady Events4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ShowReady Events at Free against Ugly's Electrical References's $12.99. ShowReady Events also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17). Ugly's Electrical References's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 2) and chart position (#11 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

ShowReady Events is free to download; Ugly's Electrical References costs $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ShowReady Events holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ugly's Electrical References has 1.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Ugly's Electrical References versus ShowReady Events: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUgly's Electrical ReferencesShowReady Events
Price$12.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (1.5K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#11 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1715.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB188 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperInformed PublishingDAVID SCOTT BAKER

Customer experience

Ugly's Electrical References

All ratings1,495 ratings
Positive84.9%
Neutral5.7%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews172 reviews
Positive47.1%
Neutral16.9%
Negative36.0%

ShowReady Events

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Ugly's Electrical References

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

ShowReady Events

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ugly's Electrical References

No in-app purchases

None

ShowReady Events

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ugly's Electrical References free?
Ugly's Electrical References costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShowReady Events free?
ShowReady Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ugly's Electrical References or ShowReady Events?
ShowReady Events is rated higher. Ugly's Electrical References averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while ShowReady Events averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Ugly's Electrical References or ShowReady Events have ads?
Neither Ugly's Electrical References nor ShowReady Events shows ads.

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