Comparison

Breaker Box vs Chimeo

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

Chimeo

This app connects you with local organizations like schools and businesses, delivering real-time alerts and updates directly to your phone. Customize notifications to stay informed about events, closures, and important announcements without missing critical information.

Highlights
  • Follow local organizations
  • Receive instant push notifications
  • Customize alert preferences
  • Search and follow verified groups
  • Get announcements for closures and events
  • Manage notifications with toggles
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Chimeo – Stay Informed About Your Community Chimeo is the easiest way to stay connected with the organizations that matter most to you. From schools and businesses to local clubs and community groups, Chimeo delivers real-time alerts and updates—straight to your phone. Stay Connected • Follow local organizations, schools, PTOs, HOAs, businesses and more to stay informed about what you care about • Receive instant push notifications for important updates • Customize your alerts to match your interests Discover What Matters • Search and follow verified organizations in your area • Get important announcements like closures, events, and safety alerts • Explore new groups and stay informed on local happenings Control Your Alerts • Manage notifications with simple toggles • Choose which groups and topics to follow • Stay updated without the noise Why Chimeo? Life moves fast, and important information can get lost. Chimeo makes sure you never miss critical updates from the organizations you trust—whether it’s a school closing, a road closure, a community event, or a special announcement. Join today and experience a simpler, faster way to stay informed. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Breaker Box4 screens
Chimeo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Chimeo at 5.0 against Breaker Box's 4.4. Breaker Box's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (107 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Chimeo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chimeo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Breaker Box has 107 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Breaker Box ships an update every 10 days, Chimeo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Breaker Box versus Chimeo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBreaker BoxChimeo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (107 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings107 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrett PappasJedidiah Crisp

Customer experience

Breaker Box

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

Chimeo

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Breaker Box

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro License$9.99
4 purchases

Chimeo

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Plan Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Pro Premium Monthly$29.991 Month
  • Pro Plan Yearly$120.991 Year
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  • Pro Premium Yearly$299.991 Year

Questions

Is Breaker Box free?
Breaker Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chimeo free?
Chimeo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Breaker Box or Chimeo?
Chimeo is rated higher. Breaker Box averages 4.4 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while Chimeo averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Breaker Box or Chimeo have ads?
Neither Breaker Box nor Chimeo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Breaker Box or Chimeo?
Breaker Box ships an update every 10 days, and Chimeo every 2 months. Most recently, Breaker Box was updated on October 23, 2026 and Chimeo on October 24, 2026.

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