# iCertifi vs Portable Peacock

The clearest difference is rating: Portable Peacock at 5.0 against iCertifi's 4.4. Portable Peacock also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.4). iCertifi's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iCertifi sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. Portable Peacock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Portable Peacock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iCertifi has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iCertifi ships an update every 3 days, Portable Peacock every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCertifi | Portable Peacock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icertifi-electrical-certs/id490104124/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portable-peacock/id1290714426/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 27.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 54 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iCertifi](https://appshunter.io/developer/490104127) | [Webulos OG](https://appshunter.io/developer/401130511) |

## What reviewers say

### iCertifi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icertifi-electrical-certs/id490104124)

Generate professional BS 7671 electrical certificates on your mobile device. Features AI-powered tools for auto-populating circuit details and scanning tester readings. Includes a circuit designer and remote signing capabilities for efficient workflow.

**Highlights:** BS 7671 certificate generation, AI-powered distribution board scanning, Multifunction tester (MFT) scanner, Circuit schedule import, BS 7671 circuit designer, Remote QS signing, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Backup 1 Year | $24.99 | per year |
| 3 Months iCertifi Subscription | $59.99 | per 3 months |
| 10 AI tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 AI Tokens | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 250 Tokens | $9.99 | one-time |
| 200 credits | $14.99 | one-time |
| Backup Sync Restore | $24.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $24.99 | one-time |
| 1000 AI credits | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Quick certificate completion and time-saving
- 📱 Works offline without internet connection
- 💾 Professional certificate generation and output
- 🔄 Auto-save and auto-population features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app instability
- 💔 Catastrophic data loss from updates
- 📵 No syncing between devices
- 🔗 Poor cloud backup and restore functionality
- 😤 Extremely poor customer service and support

**Reported bugs**

- Data loss during app updates
- Cloud backup and device sync not working
- Subscription status shows as expired when paid
- App crashes when deleting unnamed certificates
- Circuits not populating in observations list

**Requested features**

- Transportable building periodic inspection report
- Syncing between iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices
- Copy and paste circuits with name changes
- Solar string testing capability
- Emergency lighting certificates


### Portable Peacock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portable-peacock/id1290714426)

This app provides tools and learning content for diverse scanning techniques and system management. Stay informed about the latest updates and control your products directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Scanning technique learning, Video tutorials, System content, Product control, Update information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iCertifi free?

iCertifi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Portable Peacock free?

Portable Peacock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iCertifi or Portable Peacock?

Portable Peacock is rated higher. iCertifi averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Portable Peacock averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iCertifi or Portable Peacock have ads?

Neither iCertifi nor Portable Peacock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iCertifi or Portable Peacock?

iCertifi ships an update every 3 days, and Portable Peacock every 2 months. Most recently, iCertifi was updated on November 6, 2026 and Portable Peacock on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*