Comparison

iCertifi vs Wire Color Code

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

Head to head
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

Wire Color Code

This app helps electricians and DIYers identify electrical wire colors globally. It offers country-specific codes, a large circuit database, and quick search functionality. Customize colors for your projects and enjoy a user-friendly interface for efficient electrical panel wiring.

Highlights
  • Global country-specific wire color codes
  • Extensive circuit database (up to 1000 circuits)
  • Quick search for phase colors
  • Customizable phase colors for projects
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Introducing Wire Color Code, your go-to companion for electrical panel wiring across the globe! Whether you're an experienced electrician or a DIY enthusiast, this app is designed to simplify the complexities of circuit identification by adhering to the electrical norms of various countries. Key Features: 1. Global Compatibility: Choose your country from a comprehensive list to access accurate and country-specific wire color codes. Stay compliant with local regulations, ensuring safety and efficiency in your electrical installations. 2. Extensive Circuit Database: Access information for up to 1000 circuits, providing a wealth of data for your wiring projects. Effortlessly navigate through circuit numbers to find the precise color codes you need. 3. Quick Search Functionality: Save time with our intuitive search feature, allowing you to swiftly locate the phase color for a specific circuit number. 4. Customization for Your Project: Tailor the app to match your current project requirements by modifying phase colors. Enhance project organization and clarity by adjusting colors to align with your unique preferences. 5. User-Friendly Interface: Enjoy a sleek and user-friendly design that facilitates easy navigation and quick access to essential information. Why Wire Color Code? Reliability: Trust in accurate and up-to-date wire color information based on local electrical norms. Efficiency: Streamline your workflow and reduce errors with quick access to circuit color codes. Global Applicability: Perfect for electricians working on projects worldwide, ensuring adherence to diverse electrical standards. Stay ahead of the curve in electrical panel wiring with Wire Color Code. Download the app today and experience the convenience of a comprehensive, globally-aware solution for all your circuit identification needs.

Screenshots

iCertifi4 screens
Wire Color Code4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: iCertifi at every 5 days against Wire Color Code's every 2 months. Wire Color Code's advantage is ratings volume (999 vs 7) and review sentiment (43% vs 28%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Wire Color Code sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wire Color Code holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wire Color Code has 999 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of iCertifi's written reviews are positive against 43% of Wire Color Code's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCertifi ships an update every 5 days, Wire Color Code every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iCertifi versus Wire Color Code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCertifiWire Color Code
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7 ratings)4.6 (999 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.0% of reviews42.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7999 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiCertifiBonsaisoft LLC

Customer experience

iCertifi

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

Wire Color Code

All ratings999 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral1.9%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%

User reviews

iCertifi

From 7 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Wire Color Code

From 999 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Saves time identifying wire colors and circuit numbers
  • 📚 Useful reference tool for electricians
  • 🎯 Helpful for professional electrical work
  • 👍 Intuitive and illustrative design

Room to improve

  • 💰 Hidden costs beyond initial purchase price
  • 🔒 Account/license transfer issues between devices
  • 📉 Limited free version functionality (only 11 circuits)
  • ⚠️ Overpriced for basic information
  • 🎨 Could use better UI/UX design

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

Wire Color Code

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App locks users out after switching phones despite previous purchase
  • License/purchase not properly restored on new devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to change order or hide countries/regions not needed
  • More comprehensive free version with expanded circuit options
  • Better visual design and polish

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
1 purchases

Wire Color Code

One-time1
  • Pro Version$9.99

Questions

Is iCertifi free?
iCertifi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wire Color Code free?
Wire Color Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iCertifi or Wire Color Code?
Wire Color Code is rated higher. iCertifi averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Wire Color Code averages 4.6 from 999 ratings.
Do iCertifi or Wire Color Code have ads?
Neither iCertifi nor Wire Color Code shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCertifi or Wire Color Code?
iCertifi ships an update every 5 days, and Wire Color Code every 2 months. Most recently, iCertifi was updated on September 22, 2026 and Wire Color Code on September 21, 2026.

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