Comparison

iCertifi vs Electrical Engineering

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

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About

iCertifi

Generate professional BS 7671 electrical certificates on your mobile device. This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including AI-powered scanning and a circuit designer, to streamline the certification process for electricians.

Highlights
  • BS 7671 electrical certificate generation
  • AI-powered distribution board scanning
  • Multifunction tester reading extraction
  • Circuit schedule scanning
  • BS 7671 question assistant
  • Cable sizing and voltage drop calculator
  • Professional PDF output with branding
Features
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Create professional BS 7671 electrical certificates on your iPhone or iPad — on site, offline, in minutes. Updated for Amendment 4 (A4:2026). iCertifi covers 15 certificate types and is trusted by thousands of UK electricians. CERTIFICATE TYPES: • Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) • Domestic EIC • Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) • Minor Works Certificate • 3 Circuit Minor Works • EV Charger Certificate (Full EIC) • Solar PV Certificate (8-part, BS EN 62446-1) • Electrical Danger Notice • Earthing & Bonding Certificate • Electrical Isolation Certificate • Landlord's Interim Check • Ventilation Certificate • Risk Assessment • Visual Inspection • EV Charging Risk Assessment All certificates fully comply with BS 7671:2018 18th Edition + Amendment 4 (A4:2026). AI-POWERED FEATURES: • BoardVision AI — photograph a distribution board and auto-populate every circuit, device type, and rating. Supports MCB, RCBO, and AFDD identification • MFT Scanner — photograph your multifunction tester display and readings are extracted automatically. Supports Megger, Fluke, Kewtech, Metrel, and more • Circuit Schedule Scanner — scan a paper schedule and import all circuits instantly • Spark AI Assistant — ask BS 7671 questions while you work CIRCUIT DESIGNER: Built-in BS 7671:2018+A4 cable sizing calculator with a guided 5-step wizard: • Current-carrying capacity with full derating factors (Ca, Cg, Ci, Cc) • Voltage drop calculations (3% lighting, 5% power) • Earth fault loop impedance (Zs) validation • Protective device selection • 20+ circuit types including EV chargers, solar PV, ring finals, three-phase • TT system support with 50V/IΔn formula • Exportable PDF calculation sheet PROFESSIONAL PDF OUTPUT: • 10+ EICR presentation templates (Grid, Minimal, Blocks, Classical, and more) • Custom company branding — your logo, colours, and trading name on every certificate • Photo-rich observation reports with captions • Email PDFs directly to clients from the app QUALIFYING SUPERVISOR (QS) REMOTE SIGNING: • Send certificates to your QS for review and approval • Digital signatures applied remotely via iCloud • Real-time push notifications when approved • No more chasing paper signatures OBSERVATIONS & PHOTOS: • Full observation system with C1, C2, C3, and FI codes • Attach multiple photos per observation with captions • Photo gallery embedded in final PDF report WORKS OFFLINE: • Create and complete certificates without mobile signal • All BS 7671 reference tables stored locally • Syncs automatically when back online BACKUP & SYNC: • iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, and iPad on Mac • One-tap backup and restore • Never lose a certificate again SAVE TIME WITH TEMPLATES: • Pre-fill distribution board layouts • Reusable circuit templates • Clone previous certificates • Alternative contractor profile for multiple trading names BUILT FOR UK ELECTRICIANS: iCertifi is designed exclusively for qualified UK electricians. Every certificate, calculation, and reference is based on BS 7671:2018 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations) with Amendment 4 (A4:2026). Join thousands of electricians who have made iCertifi their go-to certification tool. No additional device licences needed. Use on all your iOS devices under one subscription. iCertifi is free to use in trial mode. To send, save, print, or export certificates, a subscription is required. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled in your Apple Account settings. Other Paid Upgrades Include: • Built-in backup and restore • BS7671 AI Assistant • Zs Calculator • Top up AI credits as needed (10, 50, or 250 packs) Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://icertifi.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/201659279-iCertifi-s-Privacy-Policy-all-apps-

About

Electrical Engineering

This app provides electrical calculations and fundamental concepts for students and professionals. It covers Ohm's Law, power calculations, circuit analysis, and advanced topics like wire sizing and power factor correction.

Highlights
  • Electrical calculations
  • Basic electrical knowledge
  • Advanced electrical topics
  • Ohm's Law and power calculations
  • Circuit analysis theorems
  • Wire sizing and voltage drop
  • Resistor color codes
Features
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Electrical engineering for technical school and college: theory, formulas and calculators explained clearly. WHY CHOOSE IT • In-depth theory for every component and circuit • Calculators for every formula • Quizzes, mind maps and flashcards for revision • AI Scanner: turn your notes into maps and solve problems TOPICS • Direct current: Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws • Alternating current: phasors, impedance • Components: resistors, capacitors, inductors • Circuits: series, parallel, RLC • Electric machines: motors, transformers, generators • Electronics: diodes, transistors, semiconductors STUDY TOOLS • Calculators, quizzes, mind maps, flashcards, archive IDEAL FOR Technical school students and electrical engineering majors. Start studying electrical engineering the easier way today. SUBSCRIPTIONS AND TERMS Full access is available via auto-renewable subscription: • Monthly Subscription • Annual Subscription Prices are shown in the app at purchase and may vary by region. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renew turned off in your Apple ID Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://masterapps.it/privacy_policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iCertifi4 screens
Electrical Engineering4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Electrical Engineering at 74% against iCertifi's 28%. Electrical Engineering also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.4). iCertifi's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

Both are free to download. iCertifi sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Electrical Engineering sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Electrical Engineering holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of iCertifi's written reviews are positive against 74% of Electrical Engineering's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCertifi ships an update every 5 days, Electrical Engineering every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iCertifi versus Electrical Engineering: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCertifiElectrical Engineering
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7 ratings)4.9 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.0% of reviews73.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings711 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.415.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB115 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiCertifiCarlo Terracciano

Customer experience

iCertifi

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews161 reviews
Positive28.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative67.7%

Electrical Engineering

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive73.9%
Neutral8.7%
Negative17.4%

Bugs and requests

iCertifi

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • 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
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  • Random 'v' appearing in insulation test voltages
  • Database details not displaying during work
  • Tester serial number not saving
  • EICR multiple fields not populating correctly
  • App won't launch after recent updates
  • Zendesk support form doesn't submit
  • Spelling mistakes persisting for years
  • Contractor details not saving
  • iPad version doesn't save user inputs as you go
  • Main fuse selection reverts to default
  • Certificate details not transferring between old and new certs
  • Test logic not working correctly
  • Editing and copy-pasting functionality degraded

Requested features

12 requests
  • 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
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  • All-in-one subscription covering multiple apps
  • GPS locator for address finder
  • Better text color options
  • Search functionality for older certificates
  • Dark mode option
  • Shower smart circuit template
  • Maximum permitted Zs display on minor works

Electrical Engineering

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

17 purchases

iCertifi

Subscriptions7
  • SparkAI monthly subscription$2.991 Month
  • Backup 1 Year$24.991 Year
  • Cloud Sync 1 Year$39.991 Year
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  • 3 Months iCertifi Subscription$59.993 Months
  • 6 Months Subscription$69.996 Months
  • 1 Year Unlimited Subscription$99.991 Year
  • Enterprise Subscription$449.991 Year
One-time10
  • 10 AI tokens$0.99
  • Zs calculator for BS 1361 3036 BS88 Fuses$2.99
  • 50 AI Tokens$3.99
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  • 50 Credits$4.99
  • Premium EICR Cover Sheets$6.99
  • 250 Tokens$9.99
  • 200 credits$14.99
  • Backup Sync Restore$24.99
  • 1000 AI credits$24.99
  • 500 Credits$24.99
7 purchases

Electrical Engineering

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly subscription - Electro$3.991 Month
  • Monthly subscription - Electro$5.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription Electronic$8.991 Year
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  • Annual Subscription Electronic$24.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription Electronic1 Year trial$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Subscription Electro$29.99
  • Lifetime Subscription Electro$99.99

Questions

Is iCertifi free?
iCertifi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Electrical Engineering free?
Electrical Engineering is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iCertifi or Electrical Engineering?
Electrical Engineering is rated higher. iCertifi averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Electrical Engineering averages 4.9 from 11 ratings.
Do iCertifi or Electrical Engineering have ads?
Electrical Engineering shows ads; iCertifi does not.
Which is updated more often, iCertifi or Electrical Engineering?
iCertifi ships an update every 5 days, and Electrical Engineering every 2 months. Most recently, iCertifi was updated on September 22, 2026 and Electrical Engineering on September 22, 2026.

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