Comparison

Watts Lights Local Control vs WireStix Electrical Calculator

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

Head to head
About

Watts Lights Local Control

Control your Watts Lighting System v2.0 directly when Wi-Fi or cloud access is unavailable. This utility app provides local management for your lighting system.

Highlights
  • Local control
  • WIFI independent
  • Cloud control alternative
  • Lighting system management
  • v2.0 controller support
Features
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Used to control a Watts Lighting System v2.0 controller when WIFI or a cloud control option is not possible.

About

WireStix Electrical Calculator

This app simplifies electrical calculations for professionals and DIYers. It provides quick lookups for current, ampacity, and conduit-fill, applying de-rating based on NEC tables. It also serves as a training aid and integrates with a physical wire gauge tool.

Highlights
  • Fast electrical sizing calculations
  • Lookup current and ampacity
  • Conduit-fill calculations
  • Apply de-rating factors
  • Based on NEC tables
  • Integrates with physical gauge set
Features
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WireStix Sizing Calculator makes electrical calculations fast, simple, and consistent. Quickly lookup current, ampacity, conduit-fill and apply de-rating. Based on NEC tables. Built to help electricians, HVAC techs, home inspectors, and handy persons quickly find information they need to do work right. Use WireStix Sizing Calculator to: • Work through electrical sizing in a structured, repeatable way • Quickly sanity-check conductor sizes when you are looking at existing work • Organize how you think about wire size when teaching apprentices and new technicians • Reference documentation and learn more about the WireStix physical gauge set The app is designed for: • Electricians and apprentices • Home and building inspectors • Maintenance and facilities techs • HVAC, solar, and low-voltage installers who regularly deal with conductors and panels WireStix Sizing Calculator is also the software side of the WireStix ecosystem. Inside the app, you can learn more about the WireStix physical gauge set and how it is used to identify wire sizes directly in electrical panels. The app and the tool are designed to work together: the gauge gives you a fast physical check, and the calculator helps you think through and document your sizing decisions. Key goals: • Keep sizing decisions quick and focused on the field task • Provide a clean, straightforward workflow for electrical sizing • Support training by making the sizing logic more visible and repeatable Important note and disclaimer: WireStix Sizing Calculator is a convenience and training aid only. It does not replace your electrical code book, manufacturer instructions, engineering judgment, or the requirements of your licensing authority or local jurisdiction. Always follow the NEC or other applicable codes and standards, and verify all sizing decisions against official, current requirements before performing any work. Privacy Here is what we collect and why: • App performance data: device type, OS version, app version, and coarse location derived from public IP address. This helps us understand where the app is being used, which devices are in use, and which app versions are active. This data is retained for up to 90 days on servers we control. • Google Firebase Analytics: anonymized usage data, including screen views, used to understand which features are used and how often. • Google Mobile Ads: the free version of the app displays banner ads. If tracking is disabled, ads may be less relevant. If tracking is allowed, ads may be more relevant. WireStix Pro removes ads. • Support contact information: if you contact support, you may provide your name and email address so we can reply. We do not use support emails for tracking. Support emails are deleted when no longer needed, or within 2 years. Safety We use analytics and operational data to detect abuse, scraping, misuse, and other activity that could interfere with the app or our systems.

Screenshots

Watts Lights Local Control4 screens
WireStix Electrical Calculator3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WireStix Electrical Calculator at 100% against Watts Lights Local Control's 0%. Watts Lights Local Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, 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

Both are free to download. WireStix Electrical Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Watts Lights Local Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Watts Lights Local Control versus WireStix Electrical Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWatts Lights Local ControlWireStix Electrical Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB35 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer2301114 Alberta LtdNanoHawk

Customer experience

Watts Lights Local Control

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

WireStix Electrical Calculator

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Watts Lights Local Control

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

WireStix Electrical Calculator

One-time1
  • WS Pro Lifetime Unlock$0.99

Questions

Is Watts Lights Local Control free?
Watts Lights Local Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WireStix Electrical Calculator free?
WireStix Electrical Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Watts Lights Local Control or WireStix Electrical Calculator have ads?
Neither Watts Lights Local Control nor WireStix Electrical Calculator shows ads.

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