# iCertifi vs Electrical Engineering

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 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

iCertifi ships an update every 4 days, Electrical Engineering every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCertifi | Electrical Engineering |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icertifi-electrical-certs/id490104124/reviews) | **[4.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electrical-engineering-quiz/id1330321712/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 28.0% of reviews | **73.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iCertifi](https://appshunter.io/developer/490104127) | [Carlo Terracciano](https://appshunter.io/developer/1159639539) |

## 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. 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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SparkAI monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Backup 1 Year | $24.99 | per year |
| Cloud Sync 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| 3 Months iCertifi Subscription | $59.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months Subscription | $69.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Unlimited Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Enterprise Subscription | $449.99 | per year |
| 10 AI tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| Zs calculator for BS  1361 3036 BS88 Fuses | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 AI Tokens | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium EICR Cover Sheets | $6.99 | one-time |
| 250 Tokens | $9.99 | one-time |
| 200 credits | $14.99 | one-time |
| Backup Sync Restore | $24.99 | one-time |
| 1000 AI credits | $24.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $24.99 | 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


### Electrical Engineering

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electrical-engineering-quiz/id1330321712)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription - Electro | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription - Electro | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription Electronic | $8.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription Electronic | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription Electronic | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Subscription Electro | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Subscription Electro | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 4 days, and Electrical Engineering every 2 months. Most recently, iCertifi was updated on September 27, 2026 and Electrical Engineering on September 22, 2026.

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