Comparison

Breaker Box vs CircKit

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

CircKit

This app provides essential electrical calculations and reference tools for electricians, contractors, and engineers. It offers advanced calculators for motor sizing, voltage drop, and more, alongside a professional reference library and built-in productivity tools.

Highlights
  • Motor sizing and protection calculators
  • Voltage drop calculator
  • Transformer sizing
  • Pipe and box fill calculators
  • Professional reference library
  • Integrated notes app
  • Unit converter
Features
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The essential electrical app for professionals. From motor sizing to voltage drop calculations, get instant results with tools designed for electricians, contractors, and engineers. Solve complex electrical problems quickly and stay compliant with the Canadian Electrical Code. AI-POWERED ASSISTANCE • Ask Sparky, your new AI electrical assistant, for help with electrical questions • Access Sparky through Siri on Apple Intelligence-compatible devices • Get quick answers even when you're outside the app ADVANCED CALCULATIONS • Motor sizing and protection calculators • Transformer sizing with protection specifications • Voltage drop calculations with wire derating • Conduit and box fill calculators • Arc flash incident energy calculator • PVC conduit expansion calculator • Redesigned and simplified Ohm's Law calculator • Installation assistant for project guidance • Recessed-light spacing for optimal layouts PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE LIBRARY • Expanded Canadian Electrical Code reference library with 75 new code entries • Wire and conduit trade-size tables with drill sizes and metric equivalents • NEMA plug and receptacle configurations and enclosure ratings • Data pinout references and phase colour codes • Bonding sizes, burial depths, and strap spacing • Torque specifications and wire reel estimator BUILT-IN PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS • Integrated notes accessible anywhere in the app • Completely rebuilt fraction calculator with a new tutorial • Unit converter spanning 14 categories • Code of the Day with optional daily notifications • Find tools from your Home Screen or Lock Screen with Spotlight • Share results without first saving them as notes • Navigate to jobs using Apple Maps, Google Maps, or Waze DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONALS Enjoy a clean, intuitive interface that now supports landscape mode and resizable windows. Sparky's CircKit delivers organized tools electrical professionals can rely on for accurate, code-compliant results. Whether you're running conduit, sizing equipment, or planning an installation, Sparky's CircKit provides the calculations and reference data you need to work efficiently and safely. FREE TRIAL, THEN YOUR CHOICE Start with a 14-day free trial that unlocks every tool. The trial is free, never renews and is never charged. When it ends, choose the plan that suits you: • Monthly — $1.99 per month • Yearly — $14.99 per year • Lifetime — $39.99, a one-time purchase with no subscription Prices are in Canadian dollars and shown in your local currency elsewhere. Yearly subscribers can upgrade to lifetime access at a reduced price. ALREADY OWN SPARKY'S CIRCKIT? Nothing changes. If you bought the app before it became free to download, every tool stays unlocked for life. There is nothing to subscribe to and nothing to buy. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.thesparky.work/privacy/

Screenshots

Breaker Box4 screens
CircKit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Breaker Box at free with in-app purchases against CircKit's paid. On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. Breaker Box sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CircKit sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Breaker Box ships an update every 10 days, CircKit weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Breaker Box versus CircKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBreaker BoxCircKit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (107 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews78.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings107 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrett PappasThe Sparky

Customer experience

Breaker Box

All ratings106 ratings
Positive83.0%
Neutral11.3%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral17.5%
Negative4.8%

CircKit

Written reviews14 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative7.1%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Breaker Box

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro License$9.99
9 purchases

CircKit

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time7
  • 14 Day TrialFree
  • $1 Tip$0.99
  • $5 Tip$4.99
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  • $10 Tip$9.99
  • $20 Tip$19.99
  • Discounted Lifetime$22.99
  • Lifetime Access$39.99

Questions

Is Breaker Box free?
Breaker Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CircKit free?
CircKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Breaker Box or CircKit have ads?
Neither Breaker Box nor CircKit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Breaker Box or CircKit?
Breaker Box ships an update every 10 days, and CircKit weekly. Most recently, Breaker Box was updated on October 23, 2026 and CircKit on October 24, 2026.

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