Comparison

iBend Offsets vs Ugly's Electrical References

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

Head to head
About

iBend Offsets

Calculate various types of offsets in electrical conduit using common or custom angles. Input distances in fractions for real-time results. Includes an Apple Watch companion app and an inclinometer/level feature.

Highlights
  • Calculate regular, parallel, and rolled offsets
  • Supports common and custom bend angles
  • Fractional input for offset distance
  • Real-time calculation display
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • Inclinometer/Level feature
Features
Currently charting
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If you bend offsets in electrical conduit or "pipe" as we call it, then this is the app for you. **METRIC IS NOT SUPPORTED** Calculate regular, parallel and rolled offsets in electrical conduit. Use the common 5° ,10°, 22.5°, 30°, 45 °or your custom angle.. Input offset distance in fractions - no need to convert to decimals. Calculations are displayed in fraction in "real time" as you adjust the offset distance or bend angle - no need to press a calculate button to see your results. Apple Watch companion app has been added to quickly solve offset calculations. Inclinometer / Level feature has been added to measure the bend angle as you bend. If you bend more than just offsets we encourage you to consider our other iPhone app : iBend Pipe.

About

Ugly's Electrical References

This app provides electricians and electrical professionals with up-to-date digital information based on the National Electrical Code. It includes formulas, wiring diagrams, conduit bending guides, and calculators for various electrical calculations. The app is designed for on-the-job reference and works offline.

Highlights
  • NEC 2026 updates
  • Mathematical formulas and calculators
  • Conduit bending guide with videos
  • Ampacity and conduit fill information
  • Wiring diagrams
  • Conversion tables
  • Works offline
Features
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The Ugly's Electrical References App has been updated to reflect changes to the 2026 National Electrical Code (NEC) and the 2026 Edition of our popular Ugly’s Electrical References book. The Ugly’s App offers the most pertinent, up-to-date digital information for electricians, including table change information, mathematical formulas; National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) wiring configurations; a conduit bending guide with videos, ampacity and conduit fill information, transformer and control circuit wiring diagrams, and conversion tables. The 2026 Edition: * Reflects changes to the 2026 NEC * Features expanded coverage of the following topics: * Full-load currents for 3-phase transformers  * Maximum number of conductors in electrical metallic tubing for trade sizes 5 and 6  * Equipment grounding conductors  * General lighting loads for non-dwelling occupancies  * Overview of important NEC code changes from 2020, 2023 and 2026  Electricians and electrical professionals have used ‘Ugly’s Electrical References’ book as their on-the-job reference for over 35 years. This app will serve you even better in the field today.  FEATURING Calculators and Interactive Features • Ohm’s Law Calculator • Voltage Drop Calculator • Ampacity Calculator • To Find: Amps, Watts, Horsepower, KVA • To Find: Inductance, Impedance, Reactance • Three-phase AC Motor Data: Starter, Breaker, Heater, Wire, and Conduit Size • Power Factor Correction • Full Load Current for Motors and Transformers • Locked-Rotor Current Calculator • Offset Bending Calculator • Conduit Fill Calculator • Conversions for Area, Length, Temperature, Time, Volume, and Weight • NEMA Wiring Configurations *Pinch & Zoom for improved readability *Conduit Bending Video Tutorials *Search function helps you quickly find what you need to know *NEC Updater outlines and explains changes to the National Electrical Code© *Electrical Safety including definitions, boundaries, procedures, PPE guidance, and life-saving *First aid procedures *Blueprint symbol identifier *Bookmark your commonly used screens *High-definition images and interactive tables that can be zoomed in for detail *Works offline *Great for electricians, students, engineers, contractors, maintenance workers, and military Interested in a buying more than one copy of the Ugly’s Electrical Reference app for your commercially owned devices? Please email info[at]uglys[dot]net for details on volume purchases. Privacy Policy - http://www.jblearning.com/privacy/ Terms of Service - http://www.jblearning.com/use/ Support – http://www.uglys.net/appsupport The Ugly’s Electrical Reference app is part of the popular Ugly’s Professional Reference® series, which is an imprint of Jones & Bartlett Learning. National Electrical Code and NFPA 70 are registered trademarks of the National Fire Protection Agency and are not associated with Ugly’s Electrical References in any way.

Screenshots

iBend Offsets4 screens
Ugly's Electrical References4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iBend Offsets at $1.99 against Ugly's Electrical References's $12.99. iBend Offsets also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 47%). Ugly's Electrical References's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

iBend Offsets costs $1.99 and Ugly's Electrical References $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for iBend Offsets against 4.4 for Ugly's Electrical References. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ugly's Electrical References has 1.5K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of iBend Offsets's written reviews are positive against 47% of Ugly's Electrical References's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iBend Offsets ships an update every 7 months, Ugly's Electrical References every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
iBend Offsets versus Ugly's Electrical References: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriBend OffsetsUgly's Electrical References
Price$1.99 — better$12.99
Rating4.3 (3 ratings)4.4 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.1% of reviews — better47.1% of reviews
Number of ratings31.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#75#5 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB63 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperFrancisco AlcalaInformed Publishing

Customer experience

iBend Offsets

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive74.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative14.8%

Ugly's Electrical References

All ratings1,495 ratings
Positive84.9%
Neutral5.7%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews172 reviews
Positive47.1%
Neutral16.9%
Negative36.0%

Bugs and requests

iBend Offsets

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Ugly's Electrical References

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Videos not playing
  • Bookmarks not working correctly
  • Navigation issues causing app crashes
  • Incorrect calculation results

Requested features

5 requests
  • Zoom functionality
  • Better search capabilities
  • Spanish language support
  • Offline access to full content
  • Improved bookmarking system

In-app purchases

None

iBend Offsets

No in-app purchases

None

Ugly's Electrical References

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iBend Offsets free?
iBend Offsets costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ugly's Electrical References free?
Ugly's Electrical References costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iBend Offsets or Ugly's Electrical References?
Ugly's Electrical References is rated higher. iBend Offsets averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Ugly's Electrical References averages 4.4 from 1.5K ratings.
Do iBend Offsets or Ugly's Electrical References have ads?
Neither iBend Offsets nor Ugly's Electrical References shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iBend Offsets or Ugly's Electrical References?
iBend Offsets ships an update every 7 months, and Ugly's Electrical References every 3 months. Most recently, iBend Offsets was updated on September 21, 2026 and Ugly's Electrical References on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, iBend Offsets or Ugly's Electrical References?
iBend Offsets currently peaks at #75 in the App Store charts, and Ugly's Electrical References at #5. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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