Electrical Wiring Pro 2017 vs Wire Color Code
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Electrical Wiring Pro 2017
This app provides electrical calculations and references based on the 2017 Electrical Code. It supports multiple code versions and offers features for wire sizing, box fill, conduit fill, residential load calculations, and voltage drop.
- 2017 Electrical Code support
- Ampacity and wire sizing
- Box fill and wire bending space
- Conduit fill calculations
- Residential load calculations
- Voltage drop calculations
- Recommended torques
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Updated for the 2017 Electrical Code. This app supports the 2008, 2011, 2014 and 2017 codes. This app will include all future enhancements prior to the NEC 2020 code, other Electrical Wiring Pro apps will receive bug fixes, but new features will be found here. New features include the 2017 NEC recommended Torques, the new derating for conductors above roof, and wire bending space for compact aluminum wires. AMPACITY AND WIRE SIZING per Article 310 + Size -> Ampacity (UPDATED) + Ampacity - Size (UPDATED) + Grounds - GEC and EGC Sizing + Dwelling Service and Feeder Sizing (From table or "83%" rule) - Adjustments for Ambient, # conductors and height above roof BOX FILL / WIRE BENDING SPACE + Wire, Device and Hardware Box Sizing + Cable option vs wires, e.g. for Romex + Wire Bending Space for Cabinets, Gutters, Motor Controllers etc (UPDATED) + Standard Box Wire and Ring Information CONDUIT FILL per Chapter 9 + Conduit Size Needed + How Full Conduit is given a set of wires + Max # of Wires Per Conduit + Conduit Info + Wire Info BASIC CONDUIT BENDING + Offset (simple or compound) + Parallel Conduit Spacing + Three Bend Saddle + Corner Obstacle + Segment Bend + Minimum Bend Radii per Code - Conduit Calculations in fractions or Inches RESIDENTIAL LOAD CALCULATIONS per Article 220 + Single Family Dwellings, including Part III (Standard), Part IV (Optional), Reduced Neutral Volt-Amps and Current + Multi Family Dwellings, including "House" Loads; Standard, Optional and Reduced Neutrals + Range (and other Cooking) Calculations VOLTAGE DROP per Chapter 9 + Voltage and % Drops + Wire Sizing for a given drop/% + Maximum Wire Length + Maximum Load + Impedance per Code OTHER + Recommended Torques + Cover Depth for buried wires and conduits per 300.5 and 300.50 + PIRE Wheel + Receptacle configurations + Phone/Ethernet pinouts
Wire Color Code
This app helps electricians and DIYers identify electrical wire colors globally. It offers country-specific codes, a large circuit database, and quick search functionality. Customize colors for your projects and enjoy a user-friendly interface for efficient electrical panel wiring.
- Global country-specific wire color codes
- Extensive circuit database (up to 1000 circuits)
- Quick search for phase colors
- Customizable phase colors for projects
- User-friendly interface
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Introducing Wire Color Code, your go-to companion for electrical panel wiring across the globe! Whether you're an experienced electrician or a DIY enthusiast, this app is designed to simplify the complexities of circuit identification by adhering to the electrical norms of various countries. Key Features: 1. Global Compatibility: Choose your country from a comprehensive list to access accurate and country-specific wire color codes. Stay compliant with local regulations, ensuring safety and efficiency in your electrical installations. 2. Extensive Circuit Database: Access information for up to 1000 circuits, providing a wealth of data for your wiring projects. Effortlessly navigate through circuit numbers to find the precise color codes you need. 3. Quick Search Functionality: Save time with our intuitive search feature, allowing you to swiftly locate the phase color for a specific circuit number. 4. Customization for Your Project: Tailor the app to match your current project requirements by modifying phase colors. Enhance project organization and clarity by adjusting colors to align with your unique preferences. 5. User-Friendly Interface: Enjoy a sleek and user-friendly design that facilitates easy navigation and quick access to essential information. Why Wire Color Code? Reliability: Trust in accurate and up-to-date wire color information based on local electrical norms. Efficiency: Streamline your workflow and reduce errors with quick access to circuit color codes. Global Applicability: Perfect for electricians working on projects worldwide, ensuring adherence to diverse electrical standards. Stay ahead of the curve in electrical panel wiring with Wire Color Code. Download the app today and experience the convenience of a comprehensive, globally-aware solution for all your circuit identification needs.
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Verdict
Electrical Wiring Pro 2017 and Wire Color Code both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Electrical Wiring Pro 2017's written reviews are positive against 43% of Wire Color Code's. Electrical Wiring Pro 2017 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). Wire Color Code's advantage is ratings volume (999 vs 32). On price, rating, ads 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
Both are free to download. Wire Color Code sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Electrical Wiring Pro 2017 asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Electrical Wiring Pro 2017 against 4.6 for Wire Color Code. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wire Color Code has 999 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Electrical Wiring Pro 2017's written reviews are positive against 43% of Wire Color Code's.
| Parameter | Electrical Wiring Pro 2017 | Wire Color Code |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (32 ratings) | 4.6 (999 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better | 42.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 32 | 999 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Intineo LLC | Bonsaisoft LLC |
Customer experience
Electrical Wiring Pro 2017
Wire Color Code
Bugs and requests
Electrical Wiring Pro 2017
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Wire Color Code
Reported bugs
2 issues- App locks users out after switching phones despite previous purchase
- License/purchase not properly restored on new devices
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to change order or hide countries/regions not needed
- More comprehensive free version with expanded circuit options
- Better visual design and polish
In-app purchases
Electrical Wiring Pro 2017
No in-app purchases
Wire Color Code
- Pro Version$9.99
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