Comparison

Voltage Drop Calculator. vs Panel Planner

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

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.

Screenshots

Voltage Drop Calculator.4 screens
Panel Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Voltage Drop Calculator. versus Panel Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVoltage Drop Calculator.Panel Planner
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.6 (410 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings410 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperV PUGAZHENTHIJeremy Goldschmidt5660401601

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Voltage Drop Calculator.

One-time1
  • Go Pro$4.99
None

Panel Planner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Voltage Drop Calculator. free?
Voltage Drop Calculator. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Panel Planner free?
Panel Planner costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Voltage Drop Calculator. or Panel Planner have ads?
Voltage Drop Calculator. shows ads; Panel Planner does not.

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