Comparison

Voltage Drop Calculator. vs CircKit

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

Head to head
About

Voltage Drop Calculator.

Calculate voltage drop and wire size using both NEC and IEC standards. Supports various load types, conductor materials, and system configurations. Generates detailed reports for electricians, engineers, and contractors.

Highlights
  • NEC and IEC dual standards
  • Voltage drop and wire sizing calculations
  • Support for continuous load and corrections
  • Copper or Aluminum conductor options
  • Single-phase and three-phase systems
  • Automatic compliance checks
  • PDF report generation
Features
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Perform accurate Voltage Drop and Wire Sizing calculations for both NEC® (National Electrical Code) and IEC standards. Built for electricians, engineers, and contractors who need reliable results on the go. Voltage Drop Calculator • Dual standards: Switch between NEC (AWG/Imperial) and IEC (mm²/Metric) • Enter voltage, current, run length, and power factor • Supports continuous load (125%), grouping, and ambient temperature corrections • Copper or Aluminum conductors for single-phase and three-phase systems • Detailed results including ampacity, derating, voltage drop, and load voltage • Automatic compliance checks (e.g., ≤ 3% for branch circuits) Wire Size Calculator (Reverse) • Calculates required wire size for a target voltage drop % • Suggests optimal AWG, kcmil, or mm² • Uses NEC Chapter 9, Table 9 (AC impedance) with DC fallback Professional Tools • Wire converter (AWG/kcmil ↔ mm²) • Generate and share PDF reports • Handy electrical formula cards • Localized in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, and Chinese

About

CircKit

This app provides essential electrical calculations and reference tools for electricians, contractors, and engineers. It offers advanced calculators for motor sizing, voltage drop, and more, alongside a professional reference library and built-in productivity tools.

Highlights
  • Motor sizing and protection calculators
  • Voltage drop calculator
  • Transformer sizing
  • Pipe and box fill calculators
  • Professional reference library
  • Integrated notes app
  • Unit converter
Features
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The essential electrical app for professionals. From motor sizing to voltage drop calculations, get instant results with tools designed for electricians, contractors, and engineers. Solve complex electrical problems quickly and stay compliant with the Canadian Electrical Code. AI-POWERED ASSISTANCE • Ask Sparky, your new AI electrical assistant, for help with electrical questions • Access Sparky through Siri on Apple Intelligence-compatible devices • Get quick answers even when you're outside the app ADVANCED CALCULATIONS • Motor sizing and protection calculators • Transformer sizing with protection specifications • Voltage drop calculations with wire derating • Conduit and box fill calculators • Arc flash incident energy calculator • PVC conduit expansion calculator • Redesigned and simplified Ohm's Law calculator • Installation assistant for project guidance • Recessed-light spacing for optimal layouts PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE LIBRARY • Expanded Canadian Electrical Code reference library with 75 new code entries • Wire and conduit trade-size tables with drill sizes and metric equivalents • NEMA plug and receptacle configurations and enclosure ratings • Data pinout references and phase colour codes • Bonding sizes, burial depths, and strap spacing • Torque specifications and wire reel estimator BUILT-IN PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS • Integrated notes accessible anywhere in the app • Completely rebuilt fraction calculator with a new tutorial • Unit converter spanning 14 categories • Code of the Day with optional daily notifications • Find tools from your Home Screen or Lock Screen with Spotlight • Share results without first saving them as notes • Navigate to jobs using Apple Maps, Google Maps, or Waze DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONALS Enjoy a clean, intuitive interface that now supports landscape mode and resizable windows. Sparky's CircKit delivers organized tools electrical professionals can rely on for accurate, code-compliant results. Whether you're running conduit, sizing equipment, or planning an installation, Sparky's CircKit provides the calculations and reference data you need to work efficiently and safely. FREE TRIAL, THEN YOUR CHOICE Start with a 14-day free trial that unlocks every tool. The trial is free, never renews and is never charged. When it ends, choose the plan that suits you: • Monthly — $1.99 per month • Yearly — $14.99 per year • Lifetime — $39.99, a one-time purchase with no subscription Prices are in Canadian dollars and shown in your local currency elsewhere. Yearly subscribers can upgrade to lifetime access at a reduced price. ALREADY OWN SPARKY'S CIRCKIT? Nothing changes. If you bought the app before it became free to download, every tool stays unlocked for life. There is nothing to subscribe to and nothing to buy. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.thesparky.work/privacy/

Screenshots

Voltage Drop Calculator.4 screens
CircKit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CircKit at 79% against Voltage Drop Calculator.'s 33%. CircKit also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Voltage Drop Calculator.'s advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Voltage Drop Calculator. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CircKit sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Voltage Drop Calculator. ships an update every 3 months, CircKit weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Voltage Drop Calculator. versus CircKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVoltage Drop Calculator.CircKit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (413 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews78.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings413 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperV PUGAZHENTHIThe Sparky

Customer experience

Voltage Drop Calculator.

All ratings410 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral4.1%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative58.3%

CircKit

Written reviews14 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative7.1%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Voltage Drop Calculator.

One-time1
  • Go Pro$4.99
9 purchases

CircKit

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time7
  • 14 Day TrialFree
  • $1 Tip$0.99
  • $5 Tip$4.99
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  • $10 Tip$9.99
  • $20 Tip$19.99
  • Discounted Lifetime$22.99
  • Lifetime Access$39.99

Questions

Is Voltage Drop Calculator. free?
Voltage Drop Calculator. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CircKit free?
CircKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Voltage Drop Calculator. or CircKit have ads?
Voltage Drop Calculator. shows ads; CircKit does not.
Which is updated more often, Voltage Drop Calculator. or CircKit?
Voltage Drop Calculator. ships an update every 3 months, and CircKit weekly. Most recently, Voltage Drop Calculator. was updated on October 23, 2026 and CircKit on October 24, 2026.

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