Comparison

Cerrowire Calculators vs Building Wire Selector

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

Head to head
About

Cerrowire Calculators

Calculate conduit fill and size based on NEC guidelines for copper and aluminum building wire. Determine the maximum number of conductors for a given raceway or the required raceway size for specific conductors.

Highlights
  • NEC conduit fill calculations
  • Conduit sizing for conductors
  • Supports copper and aluminum wire
  • Calculates for various raceway types (EMT, PVC, RMC)
  • Based on National Electrical Code®
Features
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Looking for a quick and easy way to size conduit per the NEC? Cerro Wire LLC (Cerrowire) created this app to help you figure out what size conduit to use for copper and aluminum building wire. Two calculators allow you to determine what is the maximum number of conductors that will fit in a type and size of raceway, or what size raceway is required for the type(s) and size(s) of conductors in your circuit. All results are based on the National Electrical Code®. The app can be used to calculate raceway size or fill for EMT, PVC, RMC, etc., with insulated and bare copper and/or aluminum conductors. (Stay tuned for more calculators that will be added in the near future!) Cerrowire is headquartered in Hartselle, Alabama. Cerrowire is a copper wire manufacturing company with plants in Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, and Utah. We supply building wire and cable throughout North America for commercial, industrial and residential use. Our products are available through electrical distributors, wholesalers, and retailers. Cerrowire – a Marmon/Berkshire Hathaway company – follows the time-tested business model of our parent company to continually improve both our process and our products in order to offer advantages that meet the needs of customers. The end results for our customers are products, packaging, services, and tools that anticipate and fill the ever-evolving needs of the competitive construction industry.

About

Building Wire Selector

This tool helps determine the correct conductor size and wire type for electrical installations. It adheres to the National Electrical Code® wiring methods, ensuring compliance and safety.

Highlights
  • Conductor size determination
  • Wire and cable type selection
  • National Electrical Code compliance
  • Electrical installation guidance
Features
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Southwire's Building Wire Selector determines the minimum conductor size and the best wire and cable type for a particular installation, following the National Electrical Code® wiring methods.

Screenshots

Cerrowire Calculators4 screens
Building Wire Selector2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Cerrowire Calculators at 8.0 against Building Wire Selector's 16.6. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Cerrowire Calculators against 5.0 for Building Wire Selector. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cerrowire Calculators ships an update every 3 months, Building Wire Selector every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Cerrowire Calculators versus Building Wire Selector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCerrowire CalculatorsBuilding Wire Selector
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCerro Wire LLCSouthwire Company

Customer experience

Cerrowire Calculators

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Building Wire Selector

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Cerrowire Calculators

No in-app purchases

None

Building Wire Selector

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cerrowire Calculators free?
Cerrowire Calculators is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Building Wire Selector free?
Building Wire Selector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cerrowire Calculators or Building Wire Selector?
Cerrowire Calculators and Building Wire Selector are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Cerrowire Calculators or Building Wire Selector have ads?
Neither Cerrowire Calculators nor Building Wire Selector shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cerrowire Calculators or Building Wire Selector?
Cerrowire Calculators ships an update every 3 months, and Building Wire Selector every 2 months. Most recently, Cerrowire Calculators was updated on November 2, 2026 and Building Wire Selector on October 30, 2026.

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