Voltage Drop Calculator. vs Panel Planner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Panel Planner
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Plan, visualize, and manage your home's electrical system — right from your iPhone. Circuit Breaker Panel is an interactive residential electrical panel simulator that lets you map out every circuit in your home, track real-time current loads, and plan new circuits before you ever call an electrician. BUILD YOUR PANEL Install single-pole (120V) and double-pole (240V) breakers in any configuration. Choose from 15A, 20A, 30A, 40A, 50A, and 60A ratings. Support for 24, 30, and 40-slot panels with 100A, 150A, 200A, and 400A main breakers. ADD YOUR DEVICES Populate each circuit with the real appliances and devices in your home. Choose from 20 common presets — refrigerator, HVAC, EV charger, dryer, and more — or enter any custom wattage. Toggle devices on and off to simulate real-world usage scenarios. LIVE LOAD CALCULATIONS Current draw is calculated automatically for every circuit (Amps = Watts ÷ Voltage). Watch each breaker's load bar update in real time as you switch devices on and off. COLOR-CODED SAFETY STATUS Know at a glance which circuits are safe and which are at risk: Green glow — circuit is within safe range (under 70% load) Yellow glow — load is climbing, approaching capacity (70–90%) Red pulsing glow — circuit is overloaded, breaker would trip (over 90%) SAVE UP TO 10 PANELS Save and restore up to 10 complete panel configurations. Perfect for planning a renovation, comparing layouts, or managing panels across multiple properties. DESIGNED FOR CLARITY A realistic panel enclosure with a center bus bar, physical breaker switches, and load bars on every circuit give you an intuitive feel for your home's electrical system — no electrical engineering degree required. FULLY OFFLINE & PRIVATE No account. No internet connection. No data collection of any kind. Your panel configurations are stored only on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Voltage Drop Calculator. at Free against Panel Planner's $0.99. Panel Planner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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
Voltage Drop Calculator. is free to download; Panel Planner costs $0.99 up front. Voltage Drop Calculator. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Panel Planner asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Voltage Drop Calculator. | Panel Planner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (410 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 410 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | V PUGAZHENTHI | Jeremy Goldschmidt5660401601 |
In-app purchases
Voltage Drop Calculator.
- Go Pro$4.99
Panel Planner
No in-app purchases
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