Comparison

A NEC® 2017 Quick Reference vs Captain Code NEC Code Changes

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

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About

A NEC® 2017 Quick Reference

This app provides quick access to commonly used information from the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC). It's designed for electrical engineers and electricians needing on-the-go reference material for office or construction site use.

Highlights
  • 2017 NEC Edition content
  • Quick access to common information
  • Designed for electrical professionals
  • Mobile reference tool
  • Office and construction site use
Features
Currently charting
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New app based on 2017 Edition of NEC®. NEC® refers to National Electrical Code®. NEC® and National Electrical Code® are trademarks of the NFPA. The author of this app is not affiliated with the NFPA. NEC Quick Reference iPhone app was created to make the most commonly used information in the National Electrical Code® readily accessible on your phone. It is ideal for electrical engineers and electricians who frequently refer to this information while in the office or at a construction site.
 

There is no substitute for careful engineering judgment and thorough knowledge of the code.

 Feel free to email comments and suggestions to necapp@elecpe.com

About

Captain Code NEC Code Changes

This app provides electrical professionals with up-to-date National Electrical Code information. It offers searchable access to code changes, expert analysis, and manufacturer insights, complete with illustrations to aid comprehension.

Highlights
  • Searchable by market vertical, product, or article number
  • Direct NEC text extraction
  • Expert analysis from IAEI
  • Manufacturer input for code intent
  • Includes photos and illustrations
  • Tracks code changes from 2014-2023
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"National Electrical Code® (NEC®) compliance is paramount for all electrical professionals as noncompliance can mean costly rework and lost productivity. The best solution for staying current on the NEC is the New Leviton Captain Code® App. This easy to use, information tool is searchable by market vertical, product number, or article number. The App allows you to quickly identify and review code changes as it draws from three perspectives to provide clear and comprehensive Code data: • Actual NEC text extracted directly from the NFPA 70 document • Clear Analysis from the Code experts at the International Associational of Electrical Inspectors® (IAEI®). Their analysis simplifies complicated passages and enables better understanding. • Manufacturers input (Leviton) to further explain Code intent and identify specific solutions for compliance. The 2020 Captain Code App includes photos and illustrations to complement the text and enable readers to quickly comprehend the NEC’s intent. The App is intended for use by Electrical Contractors, Electrical Inspectors, Specification Engineers, MRO’s and all electrical professionals. Download the Leviton Captain Code App and see how easy it can be to keep up with the Code!"

Screenshots

A NEC® 2017 Quick Reference4 screens
Captain Code NEC Code Changes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Captain Code NEC Code Changes at Free against A NEC® 2017 Quick Reference's $1.99. A NEC® 2017 Quick Reference's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (3.7 vs 3.4). On review sentiment, 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

Captain Code NEC Code Changes is free to download; A NEC® 2017 Quick Reference costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

A NEC® 2017 Quick Reference holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: A NEC® 2017 Quick Reference has 25 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 33% and 33% positive.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
A NEC® 2017 Quick Reference versus Captain Code NEC Code Changes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA NEC® 2017 Quick ReferenceCaptain Code NEC Code Changes
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (25 ratings) — better3.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings25 — better5
Update frequency—Every 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#115 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlan CaveLeviton Manufacturing Co. Inc.

Customer experience

A NEC® 2017 Quick Reference

All ratings25 ratings
Positive68.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative24.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative55.6%

Captain Code NEC Code Changes

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

A NEC® 2017 Quick Reference

No in-app purchases

None

Captain Code NEC Code Changes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is A NEC® 2017 Quick Reference free?
A NEC® 2017 Quick Reference costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Captain Code NEC Code Changes free?
Captain Code NEC Code Changes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, A NEC® 2017 Quick Reference or Captain Code NEC Code Changes?
A NEC® 2017 Quick Reference is rated higher. A NEC® 2017 Quick Reference averages 3.7 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Captain Code NEC Code Changes averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.
Do A NEC® 2017 Quick Reference or Captain Code NEC Code Changes have ads?
Captain Code NEC Code Changes shows ads; A NEC® 2017 Quick Reference does not.

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