Comparison

AWG Calculator vs MasterElec

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

Head to head
About

AWG Calculator

This professional tool provides electricians with accurate, code-based electrical calculations for wire sizing, voltage drop, circuit breakers, and more. It includes NEC® code references and specialized calculations for various systems. Save time and ensure accuracy in the field or during planning.

Highlights
  • Wire size (AWG) calculations
  • Voltage drop calculation
  • Circuit breaker sizing
  • NEC® 2023/2026 searchable articles
  • Material and temperature customization
  • Electrical estimation tools
Features
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Professional Electrical Calculations Made Simple AWG Calculator is a professional tool designed for electricians who need accurate, code-based electrical calculations in the field, during inspections, or while planning installations. Perform critical calculations quickly and with confidence, following NEC® standards. Key Features • Wire size (AWG) calculations • Voltage drop calculation • Adjusted ampacity based on installation conditions • Circuit breaker sizing • Equipment grounding conductor sizing • Conduit and box fill calculations • Branch, feeder, and service calculations • Residential load calculations • Ohm’s Law calculations • Material and temperature customization NEC® Code & Reference • Professionally designed NEC® tables • Searchable NEC® FAQs for practical interpretation • Service protection calculations over 100A Specialized Calculations • Motor calculations • Fire pump calculations • Arc welder calculations • Air conditioning (HVAC) electrical calculations Additional Tools • Electrical estimation tools • Series and parallel circuit references • Miscellaneous electrical topics • ChatAWG – offline assistance (not AI-dependent) AWG Calculator helps electricians save time, avoid errors, and work with confidence, whether on residential, commercial, or industrial electrical systems. Subscription Options • All Access – Monthly (1 month) • All Access – Annual (1 year) License Agreement: http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

About

MasterElec

A voice-powered assistant for electricians that provides offline access to NEC references and professional calculators. Quickly get answers to code questions and perform calculations without needing an internet connection.

Highlights
  • Voice-first interface for queries
  • 100% offline functionality
  • NEC reference access
  • Professional electrical calculators
  • Bookmark and export calculations
  • Free daily voice queries
Features
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Stop pausing your workflow for manual code lookups. MasterElec is a voice-powered assistant built for electricians that works offline. Access NEC references and professional calculators entirely by voice—no signal required. Voice-First Interface: Ask "What's the ampacity for 3/0 copper?" and get instant answers. 100% Offline: Works in basements, job sites, anywhere—no internet needed. NEC Reference: Grounding, GFCI/AFCI requirements, ampacity tables, and more. Professional Calculators: Voltage Drop, Conduit Fill, Box Fill, and Grounding Sizing. Export Ready: Bookmark sections and export calculations as PDFs. Free users get 5 voice queries/day and basic calculators. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited access. Subscription information Subscription options include weekly and yearly plans and will be charged to your Apple ID account. • Payment will be charged at confirmation of purchase. • Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Renewal will be charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited upon purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.twoscripts.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://www.twoscripts.com/privacy-policy/ MasterElec is an independent application and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). NEC and National Electrical Code are trademarks of NFPA.

Screenshots

AWG Calculator4 screens
MasterElec4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AWG Calculator at every 4 weeks against MasterElec's every 3 months. AWG Calculator also leads on ratings volume (70 vs 9). On price, rating, 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. AWG Calculator sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and MasterElec sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for AWG Calculator against 4.6 for MasterElec. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AWG Calculator has 70 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AWG Calculator ships an update every 4 weeks, MasterElec every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AWG Calculator versus MasterElec: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAWG CalculatorMasterElec
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (70 ratings) — better4.6 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings70 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMelchisedec Martinez RodriguezTWOSCRIPTS LABS INC.

Customer experience

AWG Calculator

All ratings70 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MasterElec

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

AWG Calculator

Subscriptions2
  • All access 1 Month7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • All Access 1 Year7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time8
  • Get 100 Coins Now!$0.99
  • Breaker Size Calculation$1.99
  • Conduit Size Calculation$1.99
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  • Electrical Tables$2.99
  • Box Fill Calculation$2.99
  • Electrical Estimate Creator$2.99
  • Ampacity of conductors$3.99
  • Compact Mode for Branch, Fe...$4.99
2 purchases

MasterElec

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Susbcription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Annual Subscription$39.991 Year

Questions

Is AWG Calculator free?
AWG Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MasterElec free?
MasterElec is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AWG Calculator or MasterElec?
AWG Calculator is rated higher. AWG Calculator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while MasterElec averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.
Do AWG Calculator or MasterElec have ads?
Neither AWG Calculator nor MasterElec shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AWG Calculator or MasterElec?
AWG Calculator ships an update every 4 weeks, and MasterElec every 3 months. Most recently, AWG Calculator was updated on November 3, 2026 and MasterElec on October 31, 2026.

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