Comparison

7909 Certification vs LX ToolBox

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

Head to head
About

7909 Certification

This app generates digital electrical certification forms for temporary installations based on BS 7909. It allows for easy creation, saving, emailing, and printing of completion certificates, test results, and confirmations. Features include data import/export, local backup, and automatic calculations for PSSC and G3 forms.

Highlights
  • Generate BS 7909 completion certificates
  • Save, print, or email PDF certificates
  • Import/export system data between devices
  • Local backup and restore functionality
  • Automatic PSSC calculation and G3 generation
  • Offline work capability
  • Customizable company logo and colors
Features
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Electrical certification software for temporary electrical installations (systems) based on BS 7909, code of practice for temporary electrical systems for entertainment and related purposes. Temporary Electrical Systems Installation Completion Certificates, Schedule of Test Results & Confirmation of Electrical Completion Certificates for iPhone and iPad.. INCLUDES: - Form G1 Completion Certificate. - Form G2 Schedule of Test Results. - Form G3 Confirmation of Electrical Completion. FEATURES: - Print, save or email generated PDF certificates. - Import / Export a System (G1 & G2) data between devices. - Drag and drop the order of circuits on the G2 form. - Local Backup / Restore. - Set your default reusable data in Settings. - Import / Export Settings data between devices. - Copy and append System certificates (G1 & G2) for an Event certificate. Copy System certificates for an event, useful where multiple Systems are supplied by the same source removing the need to manually enter the G1 data for each System. MULTI-USER COMPATIBLE Where there are many electricians each testing a different system of the same Temporary Electrical System, each electrician can export their system certificates (Form G1 & G2), including all test results to the SPR who can import those system certificates to the main event certificate and produce a full Event certificate at the touch of a button. AUTO FEATURES - Calculates and warns if the PSSC is too low. - Auto-generates a G3 Confirmation of Completion. - Various automatic checking / validation. - Works offline. HOW TO USE: - From the home screen tap "Locations" - Add a new location or venue name - Add an event to this location - Add and edit your system electrical certs G1, G2. - Add further systems if applicable - Generate your G1 G2 and G3 PDF certificate PRINTING / PDF OPTIONS: - Print, save or email PDF certificates op1 : A single G1, G2 or G3 form opt2 : A "System" cert (G1+G2) opt3 : A complete Confirmation Completion Certificate (G1+G2+G3) A complete Confirmation Completion Certificate will also include ALL the "Systems" for that Event in a single PDF file. PDF CUSTOMISATIONS: - Add your company logo. - Change the certificate primary colour to match your branding. - Change the certificate input pen ink colour. - Use the relevant CPS scheme logo (optional). - Customise some of the cert section titles. APP CUSTOMISATION: - Add your company logo to the Home screen. - Change the app primary colour to match your branding. BS 7909 digital electrical sign-off certificates for use with BS 7909, code of practice for temporary electrical systems for entertainment and related purposes.

About

LX ToolBox

Features
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LX ToolBox – Practical tools for lighting techs, touring crews & designers LX ToolBox is a purpose-built toolkit for lampies, lighting designers, programmers, and stage professionals. Designed for real-world use on site and on the road, it puts essential lighting, power, rigging, and show-control tools in one fast, reliable app. Whether you’re advancing a show, building a rig, patching fixtures, checking power, or dealing with timecode, LX ToolBox helps you work quickly and confidently. Core Features Rigging & Power :: Rigging Load Tally (NEW) Build a quick touring load tally by category (fixtures, truss, motors, distro, cable). View total load, per-point averages, and utilisation for planning and paperwork. (Planning tool only — clear safety disclaimers included.) ::Power Colour Codes International single-phase and three-phase wiring colour references with side-by-side comparison. ::Power Sign-Off Sheets Capture inspection data, signatures, and export a professional Power Sign-Off PDF. ::Voltage & Power Tools Useful calculators for safe and consistent power setups. Lighting & Control ::Pin Outs Clear, quick-reference connector pinouts for common lighting and power connectors. ::DMX Calculators Addressing and utility tools to simplify patching and programming. ::Timecode Calculator (NEW) Convert between timecode, frames, and seconds across common frame rates (23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30). Ideal for playback, show control, and synchronisation workflows. Utilities ::Measurement Converter Common touring conversions for distance, weight, and more. ::MIDI Pad Send MIDI / OSC controls for integration with consoles and show-control systems. ::Sound FX Handy utility sound effects. ::Torch Instant flashlight access for dark stages and venues. Built for the road Modern glass-style UI optimised for low-light environments Fast navigation straight into tools Clear safety messaging where it matters (power & rigging) Designed for touring, theatre, broadcast, and live events LX ToolBox is not a replacement for qualified professionals — it’s a fast, practical companion that helps lighting crews stay organised, consistent, and efficient.

Screenshots

7909 Certification4 screens
LX ToolBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 7909 Certification at Free against LX ToolBox's $5.99. 7909 Certification also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). LX ToolBox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On 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

7909 Certification is free to download; LX ToolBox costs $5.99 up front. 7909 Certification sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. LX ToolBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

7909 Certification ships an update every 3 months, LX ToolBox every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
7909 Certification versus LX ToolBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter7909 CertificationLX ToolBox
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPro Certs Software Ltd1BIGRIG Ltd

In-app purchases

3 purchases

7909 Certification

One-time3
  • 100 Credits$59.99
  • 200 Credits$99.99
  • 300 Credits$119.99
None

LX ToolBox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 7909 Certification free?
7909 Certification is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LX ToolBox free?
LX ToolBox costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do 7909 Certification or LX ToolBox have ads?
Neither 7909 Certification nor LX ToolBox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 7909 Certification or LX ToolBox?
7909 Certification ships an update every 3 months, and LX ToolBox every 6 months. Most recently, 7909 Certification was updated on September 6, 2026 and LX ToolBox on September 17, 2026.

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