Comparison

Elevator Repair vs Elevator Mechanic Prep

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

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About

Elevator Repair

This app provides essential resources and video tutorials for elevator repair technicians. Access error codes, safety line information, and repair guides. Some content requires a subscription for full access.

Highlights
  • Video tutorials
  • Error code lookup
  • Safety line search
  • Repair guide board
  • Inspection videos
Features
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Elevator Repair --- 엘리베이터 수리 시간을 단축 하십시요!--- 이 앱은 엘리베이터 수리시 도움이 되는 자료 및 동영상이 포함됨. 구독 항목은 별도로 표시 및 구독시 열람이 가능합니다. 1. 동영상교육 (In-App) 2-1. 에러코드 검색 (In-App) 2-2. 안전라인 검색 (In-App) 3. 엘리베이터 수리가이드 게시판 (무료) 4. 엘리베이터 점검영상 (무료) 1 과 2-1,2-2 항목은 구독으로 열람 가능 합니다. 3과 4 항목은 무료입니다.

About

Elevator Mechanic Prep

Prepare for your elevator mechanic licensing exam with this comprehensive study tool. It covers essential topics like ASME A17.1 code, electrical theory, mechanical systems, and safety devices, offering over 1,000 practice questions with detailed explanations.

Highlights
  • ASME A17.1 code specifics
  • NEC electrical requirements
  • OSHA standards
  • Mechanical systems
  • Safety device guide
  • 1,000+ practice questions
  • Detailed explanations with references
Features
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ELEVATOR MECHANIC PREP: PASS YOUR STATE LICENSING EXAM Elevator mechanic licensing exams test ASME A17.1 Safety Code, NEC electrical requirements, OSHA standards, and mechanical systems. Candidates who fail are most often weak on ASME A17.1 code specifics, electrical theory, and safety device testing intervals. TRACTION VS HYDRAULIC COMPARISON Traction elevator: steel ropes and traction sheave driven by electric motor. Geared traction uses a gearbox (slower speeds). Gearless traction for high-rise and high-speed. Counterweight reduces motor load. Safety devices: governor, safeties, buffers, final limit switches. No practical speed limit, suitable for high-rise. Hydraulic elevator: pump, jack, and oil push the car up. Gravity controls lowering. Types: in-ground direct acting, above-ground holeless, roped hydraulic. Safety devices: lowering valve, pressure relief valve, rupture valve, cylinder leak detector. Maximum practical travel approximately 50 feet, not suitable for high-rise. ASME A17.1 CODE REFERENCE Pit: minimum 2 feet deep for traction, lighting at top of ladder, stop switch within 2 feet, ladder required if pit exceeds 35 inches. Machine room: minimum 7-foot headroom, temperature 50 to 90 degrees F, disconnect switch within sight of equipment. Hoistway: fire-resistive construction, no combustible materials. Inspection intervals: periodic inspection annually, no-load safety test every 5 years, full-load safety test every 5 years, governor and rope gripper test every 5 years. SAFETY DEVICE GUIDE Governor: centrifugal, activates when car speed exceeds set overspeed, trips the safety, tested annually. Car safety: grips guide rails to stop car in overspeed or free fall. Instantaneous (lower speeds) or progressive (higher speeds). Buffer: absorbs energy at end of travel. Oil buffers (traction), spring buffers (hydraulic). Door interlock: prevents movement unless hoistway door is locked. Pit stop switch: breaks control circuit, within reach from pit ladder. 1,000+ PRACTICE QUESTIONS ELECTRICAL THEORY AND NEC (30%): Three-phase power, motor theory, motor control circuits, NEC Article 620, grounding and bonding, branch circuits, disconnect means, GFCIs in machine rooms. ASME A17.1 CODE (25%): Pit, machine room, and hoistway requirements, car enclosure, inspection and test intervals, emergency operation, accessibility requirements. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS (25%): Traction components (sheave, ropes, counterweight, car frame, guide rails), hydraulic components (pump, jack, valve, cylinder), brake systems, lubrication. SAFETY DEVICES (10%): Governor function and overspeed settings, safety types, buffer types, door interlock operation, testing intervals. OSHA AND SAFETY (10%): OSHA 1926 Subpart R, general industry, lockout/tagout, fall protection in hoistways, confined space for pits. Every question includes a detailed explanation with ASME A17.1 and NEC section references. FREE: 5 questions per day, traction vs hydraulic comparison, safety device overview. No account required. MONTHLY ($9.99/month): Full 1,000+ questions, Traction vs Hydraulic Comparison, ASME A17.1 Code Reference, Safety Device Guide, reference library, exam simulator, 3-day free trial. ANNUAL ($24.99/year): Everything in Monthly. Save over 55 percent. Best value. LIFETIME ($49.99): One payment. Permanent access. PASS PROMISE: Complete all questions with 80% or higher average, hold active subscription for 3 months, still do not pass. We extend your access by 4 months at no charge. voltexam.com/pass-promise Not affiliated with NEIEP, IUEC, ASME, or any state elevator licensing board. Code references are for educational exam preparation only. Privacy Policy: https://www.voltexam.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.voltexam.com/terms

Screenshots

Elevator Repair3 screens
Elevator Mechanic Prep4 screens

Verdict

The call

Elevator Repair and Elevator Mechanic Prep are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Elevator Repair sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Elevator Mechanic Prep sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Elevator Repair versus Elevator Mechanic Prep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElevator RepairElevator Mechanic Prep
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDong Chul KimDeeun Inc.

Customer experience

Elevator Repair

Written reviews12 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative58.3%

Elevator Mechanic Prep

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Elevator Repair

Subscriptions2
  • All Access Package$5.991 Month
  • Monthly$5.991 Month
3 purchases

Elevator Mechanic Prep

Subscriptions2
  • Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Elevator Prep Pro Annually$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Elevator - Lifetime Pro$49.99

Questions

Is Elevator Repair free?
Elevator Repair is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Elevator Mechanic Prep free?
Elevator Mechanic Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Elevator Repair or Elevator Mechanic Prep have ads?
Neither Elevator Repair nor Elevator Mechanic Prep shows ads.

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