Comparison

Electric Color Code vs Pipe N Wire

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

Head to head
About

Electric Color Code

This app helps electricians and construction workers quickly identify the color codes for electrical conductors in US single or three-phase systems. It's a straightforward tool designed for efficiency on the job.

Highlights
  • US conductor color code lookup
  • Single phase system support
  • Three phase system support
  • Fast and easy to use
  • For electricians and construction
Features
Currently charting
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Electric Color Code is a simple application to find out the color code of the conductors used in United States. For single or three phase system. Fast and easy application for electricians and construction workers to get the job done.

About

Pipe N Wire

This tool helps electricians quickly calculate the correct conduit size based on wire types, gauges, and desired fill percentages, adhering to NEC standards. It offers a streamlined interface for field use and planning, with options to save calculations and override recommendations.

Highlights
  • Conduit fill calculations
  • Supports all standard wire types
  • Smart conduit selector
  • Save and load calculations
  • Override recommendations
  • Remembers last setup
Features
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From the creator of iBend Pipe — trusted by pros for over a decade. PipeNWire is your fast, reliable, and NEC-compliant conduit fill calculator, rebuilt from the ground up for today’s electricians. Whether you’re in the field or planning ahead, PipeNWire makes it easy to determine the right conduit size based on your selected wires, pipe material, and desired fill percentage. Accurate. Intuitive. Built for the trade. FEATURES: • Conduit Fill Calculations Made Easy Choose your conduit material (EMT, IMC, etc.), select wire types and gauges, and pick your target fill percentage (e.g., 40%, 53%). PipeNWire instantly shows the smallest compliant conduit size based on NEC tables. • Supports All Standard Wire Types THHN, XHHW, RHH, and more—each with available gauges and accurate area values. We’ve preloaded everything you need. • Smart Conduit Selector Quickly scroll through available conduit sizes. PipeNWire centers on the first size that meets your fill criteria and lets you explore other options easily. • Save & Load Calculations Save your work with a custom name and reopen calculations later. • Override the Recommendation Need to upsize for future pull capacity or job specs? You’re in control—select any size and still see detailed fill data. • Remembers Your Last Setup PipeNWire remembers your most recent selections so you can pick up right where you left off. Why PipeNWire? • Built specifically for electricians by the developer of the widely-used iBend Pipe app • Lightning-fast interface with no fluff—just what you need • Code-aware logic based on National Electrical Code tables • Made for real-world use: at the job site, in the truck, or during planning Whether you’re sizing EMT for a quick pull or planning a complex wire run, PipeNWire takes the guesswork out of conduit sizing and helps you work with confidence. Download PipeNWire today and streamline your workflow with the conduit fill calculator made for pros.

Screenshots

Electric Color Code4 screens
Pipe N Wire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Electric Color Code at 3.6 against Pipe N Wire's 3.3. Electric Color Code also leads on price ($0.99 vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Electric Color Code costs $0.99 and Pipe N Wire $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Electric Color Code holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 10 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Electric Color Code's written reviews are positive against 45% of Pipe N Wire's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Electric Color Code ships an update every 8 months, Pipe N Wire every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Electric Color Code versus Pipe N Wire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElectric Color CodePipe N Wire
Price$0.99 — better$1.99
Rating3.6 (19 ratings) — better3.3 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews45.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 8 months — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#78 — better#198
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDAE J MYUNGFrancisco Alcala

Customer experience

Electric Color Code

All ratings19 ratings
Positive63.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.8%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

Pipe N Wire

All ratings10 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative45.5%

In-app purchases

None

Electric Color Code

No in-app purchases

None

Pipe N Wire

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Electric Color Code free?
Electric Color Code costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pipe N Wire free?
Pipe N Wire costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Electric Color Code or Pipe N Wire?
Electric Color Code is rated higher. Electric Color Code averages 3.6 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Pipe N Wire averages 3.3 from 10 ratings.
Do Electric Color Code or Pipe N Wire have ads?
Neither Electric Color Code nor Pipe N Wire shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Electric Color Code or Pipe N Wire?
Electric Color Code ships an update every 8 months, and Pipe N Wire every 15 months. Most recently, Electric Color Code was updated on September 22, 2026 and Pipe N Wire on September 21, 2026.
Which is more popular, Electric Color Code or Pipe N Wire?
Electric Color Code currently peaks at #78 in the App Store charts, and Pipe N Wire at #198. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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