# Electrical Wiring Pro 2017 vs Wire Color Code

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Electrical Wiring Pro 2017 | Wire Color Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electrical-wiring-pro-2017/id1371782061/reviews) | **[4.6 (999 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wire-color-code/id6444740127/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 32 | **999** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Intineo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/365831703) | [Bonsaisoft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/376137158) |

## What reviewers say

### Electrical Wiring Pro 2017

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electrical-wiring-pro-2017/id1371782061)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Wire Color Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wire-color-code/id6444740127)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Saves time identifying wire colors and circuit numbers
- 📚 Useful reference tool for electricians
- 🎯 Helpful for professional electrical work
- 👍 Intuitive and illustrative design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Hidden costs beyond initial purchase price
- 🔒 Account/license transfer issues between devices
- 📉 Limited free version functionality (only 11 circuits)
- ⚠️ Overpriced for basic information
- 🎨 Could use better UI/UX design

**Reported bugs**

- App locks users out after switching phones despite previous purchase
- License/purchase not properly restored on new devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to change order or hide countries/regions not needed
- More comprehensive free version with expanded circuit options
- Better visual design and polish


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Electrical Wiring Pro 2017 free?

Electrical Wiring Pro 2017 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Wire Color Code free?

Wire Color Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Electrical Wiring Pro 2017 or Wire Color Code?

Wire Color Code is rated higher. Electrical Wiring Pro 2017 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Wire Color Code averages 4.6 from 999 ratings.

### Do Electrical Wiring Pro 2017 or Wire Color Code have ads?

Neither Electrical Wiring Pro 2017 nor Wire Color Code shows ads.

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