Comparison

iCertifi vs Engineers App

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

Engineers App

This app enables engineers to remotely connect to and reprogram Orisec Alarm systems. It provides a direct interface for managing alarm configurations and settings.

Highlights
  • Connect to Orisec Alarm systems
  • Reprogram alarm configurations
  • Remote system management
  • Engineer-focused interface
Features
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Allows the engineer to connect and reprogram the Orisec Alarm system

Screenshots

iCertifi4 screens
Engineers App3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Engineers App at 100% against iCertifi's 28%. Engineers App also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 17) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.4). iCertifi's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 7 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iCertifi sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Engineers App asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCertifi ships an update every 4 days, Engineers App every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iCertifi versus Engineers App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCertifiEngineers App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB6 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperiCertifiColin Galbraith

Customer experience

iCertifi

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

Engineers App

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Engineers App

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
None

Engineers App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iCertifi free?
iCertifi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Engineers App free?
Engineers App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iCertifi or Engineers App have ads?
Neither iCertifi nor Engineers App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCertifi or Engineers App?
iCertifi ships an update every 4 days, and Engineers App every 7 months. Most recently, iCertifi was updated on September 27, 2026 and Engineers App on September 17, 2026.

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