Comparison

Breaker Box vs Circuit Navigator

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

Head to head
About

Breaker Box

Easily create custom electrical panel legends. Label phases with colors, tandem breakers, and 3-pole breakers. Print legends in exact sizes for sleeves or door taping.

Highlights
  • Create custom panel legends
  • Label phases with color
  • Support for tandem breakers
  • Support for 3-pole breakers
  • Print legends in exact sizes
  • Print for sleeves or door taping
Features
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Stop guessing which breaker controls what. Whether you're a homeowner mapping a single panel or an electrician documenting multiple buildings, Breaker Box gives you a complete directory for every circuit — and lets you print a professional legend to match. LABEL EVERY CIRCUIT Assign notes, rooms, and fixtures to each breaker. Tandem splits, multi-pole circuits, GFCI outlets, and HACR systems all supported. Track wire gauge and size. Use custom phase colors for 1-, 2-, and 3-phase panels. ORGANIZE BY ROOM Link circuits to the rooms and fixtures they control — so you always know which breaker to flip, in seconds. PDF LEGENDS Export to PDF, sized to fit a panel sleeve or tape to the door. Adjust font scale per label for a professional result. MULTI-PANEL SUPPORT Manage multiple panels across one or more properties. Link breakers to sub-panels. PRO FEATURES • Unlimited panels • PDF export with custom print sizes • Cloud sync across all your devices • Custom fixture types and unlimited rooms • Import and export for client handoffs and device transfers BACKUP & RESTORE Automatic backups and cloud management keep your data safe. Every circuit, documented.

About

Circuit Navigator

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​Revolutionize your electrical testing with our Navi tester and Circuit Navigator app. Get real-time insights into wiring issues and pinpoint problems with precision. See instant feedback in our app to voltage, light and vibration changes! Our app lets you organize and track test results by named outlet, saving you time and hassle. Easily map electrical breakers to their corresponding circuits for even more efficient troubleshooting. Plus, create comprehensive site reports automatically to document your findings and share with clients. ​ Validate existing breaker panel labeling, discover errors and correct incomplete mapping. Wireless operation means one person can map outlets throughout the facility. Detect and identify common wiring problems: Open Ground - Open Neutral - Open Hot - Hot/Neutral Reversed Additional test features: GFCI triggering, works remotely. Built-in Light Sensor to map breakers to light fixture and refrigerators. Built-in Vibration Sensor to map breakers to anything with a motor: AC Units, Pumps, Fans. Create Detailed Site reports to keep a record of your test results and wiring map.

Screenshots

Breaker Box4 screens
Circuit Navigator3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Circuit Navigator at none against Breaker Box's 1. Circuit Navigator also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Breaker Box's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Breaker Box sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Circuit Navigator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Breaker Box ships an update every 10 days, Circuit Navigator every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Breaker Box versus Circuit Navigator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBreaker BoxCircuit Navigator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (107 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings107 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrett PappasPersistent Engineering LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Breaker Box

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro License$9.99
None

Circuit Navigator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Breaker Box free?
Breaker Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Circuit Navigator free?
Circuit Navigator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Breaker Box or Circuit Navigator have ads?
Neither Breaker Box nor Circuit Navigator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Breaker Box or Circuit Navigator?
Breaker Box ships an update every 10 days, and Circuit Navigator every 5 months. Most recently, Breaker Box was updated on October 23, 2026 and Circuit Navigator on October 9, 2026.

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