iCertifi vs Challenger View
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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-
Challenger View
This surveillance software allows for live video streaming, recording, and remote playback. It supports features like PTZ control and snapshots, enhancing security monitoring capabilities.
- Live video stream
- Video record and playback
- Remote video playback
- Snapshots
- PTZ control
- Apple Push Notification service support
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Challenger View is a surveillance software, which support Apple Push Notification service, support live video stream, video record and playback, video remote playback, snapshots and PTZ control, etc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Challenger View at none against iCertifi's 17. Challenger View also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.4). iCertifi's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 13 months) and review sentiment (28% vs 14%). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. iCertifi sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Challenger View asks for nothing beyond the download.
iCertifi ships an update every 5 days, Challenger View every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iCertifi | Challenger View |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.0% of reviews — better | 14.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 136 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | iCertifi | PixelCortex Limited |
Customer experience
iCertifi
Challenger View
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
Challenger View
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iCertifi
- 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
- 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
Challenger View
No in-app purchases








