Army Ranger Handbook vs A NEC® 2017 Quick Reference
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Army Ranger Handbook
Access the latest techniques and tactics used by U.S. Army Rangers for various missions. This comprehensive guide covers everything from leadership and operations to specialized skills like demolitions, stealth, and survival.
- Latest Ranger techniques and tactics
- Covers deception, stealth, and communications
- Escape and evasion strategies
- Ambush operations and booby traps
- Demolitions and perimeter defense
- Counterintelligence and specialized operations
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The ultimate resource for anyone who wants to know how Rangers think and work. Army Rangers specialize in airborne assault, raids, recovery of personnel and equipment, and airfield seizure, among other difficult and dangerous missions. The U.S. Army Ranger Handbook app offers the latest techniques and tactics used everyday by Rangers. Now with the latest April 2017 manual and full support for retina displays, this app covers deception, stealth, communications, escape and evasion, ambush operations, booby traps, demolitions perimeter defense, counterintelligence, and much more. This manual was designed so Rangers could easily carry it into the field. Chapters include: + Leadership + Operations + Fire Support + Communications + Demolitions + Movement + Patrols + Battle Drills + Military Mountaineering + Machine Gun Employment + Urban Operations + Waterborne Operations + Mounted Patrol Operations + Aviation + First Aid Learn from the best soldiers in the world.
A NEC® 2017 Quick Reference
This app provides quick access to commonly used information from the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC). It's designed for electrical engineers and electricians needing on-the-go reference material for office or construction site use.
- 2017 NEC Edition content
- Quick access to common information
- Designed for electrical professionals
- Mobile reference tool
- Office and construction site use
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New app based on 2017 Edition of NEC®. NEC® refers to National Electrical Code®. NEC® and National Electrical Code® are trademarks of the NFPA. The author of this app is not affiliated with the NFPA. NEC Quick Reference iPhone app was created to make the most commonly used information in the National Electrical Code® readily accessible on your phone. It is ideal for electrical engineers and electricians who frequently refer to this information while in the office or at a construction site. There is no substitute for careful engineering judgment and thorough knowledge of the code. Feel free to email comments and suggestions to necapp@elecpe.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Army Ranger Handbook at 94% against A NEC® 2017 Quick Reference's 33%. Army Ranger Handbook also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.7) and monetization model (free vs paid). A NEC® 2017 Quick Reference's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Army Ranger Handbook costs $1.99 and A NEC® 2017 Quick Reference $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Army Ranger Handbook holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Army Ranger Handbook has 651 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Army Ranger Handbook's written reviews are positive against 33% of A NEC® 2017 Quick Reference's.
| Parameter | Army Ranger Handbook | A NEC® 2017 Quick Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.9 (651 ratings) — better | 3.7 (25 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 94.1% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 651 — better | 25 |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #36 — better | #115 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 138 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Calculated Industries | Alan Cave |
Customer experience
Army Ranger Handbook
A NEC® 2017 Quick Reference
Bugs and requests
Army Ranger Handbook
Reported bugs
4 issues- Antenna length calculator formula incorrect (should specify megahertz)
- Wrong image in machine gun emplacement section (M14 sniper rifle under M249 heading)
- Battle drill numbering mislabeled (Battle Drill 1 listed as react to contact instead of platoon attack)
- Discrepancies between app content and official ranger handbook
Requested features
10 requests- Video demonstrations of tactics and movements
- Interactive quizzes and knowledge checks
- Map utilities: notes, custom landmarks, waypoints
- Hyperlinks for acronym and abbreviation definitions
- Previous page/back button for navigation
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- PT log functionality
- Voice recorder for recitations and cadences
- Memory and practice tools for hand signals
- More visual aids and slides
- iBook version with enhanced formatting
A NEC® 2017 Quick Reference
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Army Ranger Handbook
No in-app purchases
A NEC® 2017 Quick Reference
No in-app purchases
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