Comparison

Breaker Box vs PanelMap

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

PanelMap

Features
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PanelMap answers one question fast: "which breaker controls this?" Stop guessing, flipping switches, and labeling breakers with masking tape. PanelMap turns your electrical panel into a searchable map of your home — so you always know what to turn off before you touch a wire, swap an outlet, or deal with a tripped breaker. HOW IT WORKS • Set up your panel in minutes — numbered slots (North America) or DIN rail layout (Europe and beyond) • Label each breaker with the rooms, outlets, and appliances it controls • Search any room, device, or outlet and instantly see the right breaker • Mark breakers as confirmed, likely, or unknown as you learn more over time BUILT FOR REAL LIFE • No electrical knowledge required — plain language, no jargon • Works with incomplete information — label what you know, fill in the rest later • Supports single, double (2-pole), and tandem breakers • Fully offline — your panel data stays on your device, no account needed • Works with any panel layout, anywhere in the world PRO FEATURES • Unlimited panels • Export your panel as a PDF for quick reference • Floor maps — sketch your home and pin outlets, switches, and appliances to see which breaker affects them • Reverse lookup — standing in a room, find out what controls it Whether you're prepping for an emergency, renovating, or just tired of flipping every breaker to find the right one, PanelMap gives you clarity and confidence in seconds.

Screenshots

Breaker Box4 screens
PanelMap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Breaker Box at every 2 weeks against PanelMap's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and PanelMap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Breaker Box ships an update every 2 weeks, PanelMap every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Breaker Box versus PanelMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBreaker BoxPanelMap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (101 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings101 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrett PappasKaribouLab Inc.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Breaker Box

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro License$9.99
1 purchases

PanelMap

One-time1
  • PanelMap Pro$6.99

Questions

Is Breaker Box free?
Breaker Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PanelMap free?
PanelMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Breaker Box or PanelMap have ads?
Neither Breaker Box nor PanelMap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Breaker Box or PanelMap?
Breaker Box ships an update every 2 weeks, and PanelMap every 2 months. Most recently, Breaker Box was updated on October 2, 2026 and PanelMap on September 25, 2026.

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