Comparison

Arc Flash Label Calculator vs VFD Cable Sizing Calc

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

Head to head
About

Arc Flash Label Calculator

Calculate and generate arc flash labels for electrical equipment. Input data to produce PDF labels based on NFPA 70E standards, including incident energy and approach boundaries. Supports various circuit breakers, fuses, and voltage levels.

Highlights
  • Arc flash label calculation
  • NFPA 70E Annex D.4 methodology
  • Support for MCCB, ICCB, LSI, and fuses
  • Calculates Incident Energy, Arc Flash Boundary, Approach Boundaries
  • Generates PDF labels (4 per sheet)
  • Supports low, medium, and high voltage equipment
  • Custom configurations for gap, distance, and time
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An easy to use develop arc flash label calculator and label generator. Input the necessary information into the app and it will generate a PDF label using NFPA 70E Annex D.4 (VAC) arc flash label calculations & methodology. Support for circuit breakers: MCCB, ICCB & LSI (Electronic LVPCB) and fuses by Cooper Bussmann and Ferraz-Shawmut including Classes: RK1, RK5, L, J, CC, T & H. Wide support for different overcurrent protection devices and pre-programmed models are setup for easy use. Custom configurations are supported by adjustments conductor gap, working distance and arcing time. Arc flash label calculates and includes: Incident Energy [cal/cm^2], Arc Flash Boundary, Limited Approach Boundary, Restricted Approach Boundary, Hazard Risk Category, voltage and short circuit current. Labels output 4 per sheet using standard 4 label template. Develop arc flash labels for low, medium and high voltage three phase equipment up to 15,000VAC and 1,000VDC. High voltage package required for voltages over 220V. Quick preset options to support major international standards. Requires Mail app configured for outgoing email.

About

VFD Cable Sizing Calc

Features
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Use this simple tool to input relevant information for your installation of cable from VFD (variable-frequency drive) to Motor and it will select the proper size of cable for your installation.

Screenshots

Arc Flash Label Calculator3 screens
VFD Cable Sizing Calc1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VFD Cable Sizing Calc at none against Arc Flash Label Calculator's 1. Arc Flash Label Calculator's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads 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. Arc Flash Label Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VFD Cable Sizing Calc asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arc Flash Label Calculator ships an update fortnightly, VFD Cable Sizing Calc every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Arc Flash Label Calculator versus VFD Cable Sizing Calc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArc Flash Label CalculatorVFD Cable Sizing Calc
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.5
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB5 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperOctagon Seven LLCSouthwire Company

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Arc Flash Label Calculator

One-time1
  • Unlock High Voltage Arc Flash$19.99
None

VFD Cable Sizing Calc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arc Flash Label Calculator free?
Arc Flash Label Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VFD Cable Sizing Calc free?
VFD Cable Sizing Calc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Arc Flash Label Calculator or VFD Cable Sizing Calc have ads?
Neither Arc Flash Label Calculator nor VFD Cable Sizing Calc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arc Flash Label Calculator or VFD Cable Sizing Calc?
Arc Flash Label Calculator ships an update fortnightly, and VFD Cable Sizing Calc every 5 months. Most recently, Arc Flash Label Calculator was updated on October 6, 2026 and VFD Cable Sizing Calc on October 3, 2026.

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