Comparison

Electrical Troubleshooting MS vs TradeSchool Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Electrical Troubleshooting MS

Learn to troubleshoot electrical circuits with a virtual voltmeter and PLC logic. This app offers 17 random electrical problems for a challenging learning experience, allowing you to practice identifying issues in motor starters and control circuits.

Highlights
  • 17 random electrical problems
  • Virtual voltmeter with probes
  • Animated motor starter
  • Switch between schematic and PLC logic
  • Troubleshooting Assistant
  • Normal and troubleshooting modes
Features
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Totally FREE! No ads or pop-ups! How this App Works: This app has 17 different electrical problems that are randomly selected to provide a fun and challenging learning experience. It is certain to help you become more proficient in troubleshooting with a voltmeter. The motor starter is animated so that you can SEE the different contact configurations between forward and reverse. Another unique feature of this app is the ability to instantly switch back and forth between the control schematic and the real time PLC logic. There is also a "Troubleshooting Assistant" to help test the control circuit and find the problems. The app is initially in normal mode. This allows you to experience: - How a reversing starter works. - How to use the virtual voltmeter probes to measure voltages at various test points (small black squares, which turn red when the voltmeter makes contact with them) in the control circuit. - Analyze the PLC logic, when the starter is in various control modes Run (FWD & Rev), Off and Auto (FWD & REV). The HMI only has control in Auto. The selector switches work as indicated by control circuit. After the you understand how the motor starter works in the various control modes, you can check your troubleshooting skills by going to "Settings" (touch the 'More' button (at the top of the app) and then the gear icon) and selecting troubleshooting mode. Touch the "Arrow Back" icon to return to the control schematic. You will notice that the screen background has turned a light green, indicating that it is in troubleshooting mode and has a problem that needs to be found. Use the "Troubleshooting assistant" at the top, right side of the control schematic to help set the operator switches for testing. Use the voltmeter probes and PLC logic screen to identify the problem. Once you believe that you have identified the problem, touch "Problem Identified" button at the top of the app. A list of possible problems will appear. If you cannot determine the problem, at the bottom of the list, there is an item to provide the answer. If you desire to put the control system back in to normal (Non Troubleshooting Mode - No electrical problems) to learn more about how it is suppose to work, go to the settings section and unselect "Troubleshooting Mode". It is truly a great learning tool for anybody that wants to be able to fully utilize a voltmeter to troubleshoot a control circuit.

About

TradeSchool Mobile

Manage your tradeschool experience with this app. Track class schedules, assignments, and tuition payments all in one place. Stay organized and on top of your academic progress with convenient reminders and notifications.

Highlights
  • Manage class schedules
  • Access course materials
  • Track assignments and progress
  • Monitor academic performance
  • Receive reminders and notifications
  • Manage tuition payments
Features
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Introducing TSM - Trade School Manager, the ultimate app for tradeschool students to effortlessly manage their accounts! With TSM, say goodbye to the hassle of juggling multiple platforms and tools. Our easy-to-use app consolidates everything you need in one convenient place. Stay on top of your class schedules, assignments, and tuition payments all from the palm of your hand. Key Features: - Access class schedules and course materials - Manage assignments and track progress - Monitor your academic performance - Receive important reminders and notifications Download TSM - Trade School Manager today and unlock a seamless, organized, and efficient tradeschool experience!

Screenshots

Electrical Troubleshooting MS4 screens
TradeSchool Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Electrical Troubleshooting MS at 88% against TradeSchool Mobile's 22%. Electrical Troubleshooting MS also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (118 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Electrical Troubleshooting MS holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Electrical Troubleshooting MS has 118 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Electrical Troubleshooting MS's written reviews are positive against 22% of TradeSchool Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Electrical Troubleshooting MS versus TradeSchool Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElectrical Troubleshooting MSTradeSchool Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (118 ratings) — better3.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews — better22.2% of reviews
Number of ratings118 — better4
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid WhiteTradeSchool

Customer experience

Electrical Troubleshooting MS

All ratings118 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.8%

TradeSchool Mobile

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral7.4%
Negative70.4%

In-app purchases

None

Electrical Troubleshooting MS

No in-app purchases

None

TradeSchool Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Electrical Troubleshooting MS free?
Electrical Troubleshooting MS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TradeSchool Mobile free?
TradeSchool Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Electrical Troubleshooting MS or TradeSchool Mobile?
Electrical Troubleshooting MS is rated higher. Electrical Troubleshooting MS averages 4.8 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while TradeSchool Mobile averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Electrical Troubleshooting MS or TradeSchool Mobile have ads?
Neither Electrical Troubleshooting MS nor TradeSchool Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Electrical Troubleshooting MS or TradeSchool Mobile?
Electrical Troubleshooting MS ships an update weekly, and TradeSchool Mobile weekly. Most recently, Electrical Troubleshooting MS was updated on September 19, 2026 and TradeSchool Mobile on September 20, 2026.

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