Comparison

iCertifi vs Electrical Calculations

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
Read full description

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 Calculations

This app provides a comprehensive suite of electrical calculations for professionals. It supports various international standards and offers detailed reports in PDF format. The tool covers wiring, power, motor, and electronic calculations, along with extensive conversion tables and resources.

Highlights
  • Wire size and voltage drop calculations
  • Power, current, and resistance calculations
  • Motor performance and connection diagrams
  • Electronic component calculations
  • Extensive unit conversions
  • PDF report generation
  • Support for IEC, CEI, NEC, CEC standards
Features
Read full description

Electrical Calculations is the PROFESSIONAL app for those who work with electrical systems every day: design, size and verify in just seconds, from the job site or the office. Over 200 calculations, diagrams, formulas and tables in a single app, with clear, printable PDF reports to attach to your documents. Designed for electricians, installers, designers and surveyors, it saves you time and helps you avoid mistakes: from cable sizing to short circuit. COMPLIANT WITH STANDARDS Reliable results aligned with the main standards: IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission), CEI (Italian Electrotechnical Committee), NEC (National Electrical Code), CEC (Canadian Electrical Code). WHY CHOOSE IT SAVE TIME: the calculations you'd do by hand, instantly available here. AVOID ERRORS: verified formulas and up-to-date regulatory parameters. PROFESSIONAL REPORTS: PDF reports ready for printing and archiving. ALWAYS WITH YOU: over 200 tools including calculations, converters, tables and pinouts. THE MOST USED CALCULATIONS Cable sizing and coordination with the protective device, voltage drop, operating current, current intensity, voltage and power (active, reactive, apparent). Power factor and power factor correction. Current capacity of conductors and busbars, sizing of conduits and trunking, maximum cable length. SHORT CIRCUIT AND PROTECTION Short-circuit current at a point on the line, earthing system and coordination with the residual current device, cable protection against short circuit (K²S²), power loss, cable temperature, neutral current. ELECTRIC MOTOR Motor current, power, voltage, efficiency and power factor, slip, speed, maximum torque and full-load current. Three-phase motor connection diagrams, terminal markings. Three-phase to single-phase. ELECTRONICS Color and alphanumeric codes for resistors, capacitors and inductors, SMD code, LED resistor, voltage and current divider, Zener diode, battery life, resonant frequency, fuses and transformers. CONVERSIONS Delta-star, AWG, SWG, cross-section, length, energy, temperature, pressure, Ah/kWh, var/µF, Gauss/Tesla, RPM and many more. RESOURCES AND TABLES Tripping curves, cable reactance and resistivity, cable dimensions and weight, distribution systems (TT, TN, IT), IP/IK/NEMA protection ratings, ATEX marking, insulation classes, electrical symbols, ANSI device codes, plugs and sockets, IEC 60309, NEMA and EV charging connectors, SI prefixes and units of measurement, thermistors and thermocouples. PINOUTS Ethernet RJ-45, Ethernet with PoE, USB, HDMI, VGA, DVI, RS-232, FireWire, SATA, DisplayPort, Apple Lightning, Raspberry Pi, OBD II, XLR audio/DMX, MIDI, Jack, RCA, Thunderbolt, SD Card, SIM Card and LED. Stop searching everywhere for formulas and tables: PUT YOUR ENTIRE ELECTRICAL LAB IN YOUR SMARTPHONE. Download Electrical Calculations and work faster, with standards-compliant results. Terms of service (EULA): https://www.egalnetsoftwares.com/terms_of_service_app/

Screenshots

iCertifi4 screens
Electrical Calculations4 screens

Verdict

The call

iCertifi and Electrical Calculations both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Electrical Calculations's written reviews are positive against 28% of iCertifi's. Electrical Calculations also leads on ratings volume (126 vs 7) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.4). iCertifi's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, 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 Calculations sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Electrical Calculations holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Electrical Calculations has 126 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 87% of Electrical Calculations's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCertifi ships an update every 5 days, Electrical Calculations every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iCertifi versus Electrical Calculations: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCertifiElectrical Calculations
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7 ratings)4.6 (126 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.0% of reviews86.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7126 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiCertifiEgal Net di Ettore Gallina

Customer experience

iCertifi

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

Electrical Calculations

All ratings126 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews309 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative11.0%

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
Show 13 more
  • 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
Show 7 more
  • 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 Calculations

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
Show 4 more
  • 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
Show 7 more
  • 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
3 purchases

Electrical Calculations

Subscriptions2
  • PRO Version (3 months)$3.993 Months
  • PRO Version (1 year)7 Days trial$7.491 Year
One-time1
  • PRO Version (Lifetime)$89.99

Questions

Is iCertifi free?
iCertifi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Electrical Calculations free?
Electrical Calculations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iCertifi or Electrical Calculations?
Electrical Calculations is rated higher. iCertifi averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Electrical Calculations averages 4.6 from 126 ratings.
Do iCertifi or Electrical Calculations have ads?
Electrical Calculations shows ads; iCertifi does not.
Which is updated more often, iCertifi or Electrical Calculations?
iCertifi ships an update every 5 days, and Electrical Calculations every 3 weeks. Most recently, iCertifi was updated on September 22, 2026 and Electrical Calculations on September 22, 2026.

Other comparisons