Comparison

WireSizer vs Ankoradar

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

Head to head
About

WireSizer

This app quickly calculates the correct DC wire gauge needed for any circuit. Simply input voltage, current, and length to determine the optimal wire size, considering voltage drop and ampacity limits. It's suitable for various DC systems up to 60 VDC.

Highlights
  • Instant DC wire size calculation
  • Voltage drop percentage selection
  • Ampacity limit checks
  • Supports various wire types and gauges
  • Adjustable for installation conditions
  • Materials list for selections
Features
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WireSizer is the fast, accurate, and easy-to-use DC wire size calculator for choosing the correct wire gauge every time. Simply select your DC voltage, current, and total circuit length with flips of your finger. No keyboard required. WireSizer instantly calculates the correct wire gauge for the Voltage Drop percentage you need. WireSizer is ideal for: • Boats and marine electrical systems • RVs, trucks, and cars • Radios and electronics • Solar power and battery-based DC systems • Any low-voltage DC system up to 60 VDC Suitable for both professionals and DIY users. WireSizer automatically calculates the minimum wire size required for your circuit (assuming copper wire), taking Voltage Drop into account for installation and temperature conditions. Results are checked against current-carrying capacity (ampacity) limits to prevent using unsafe undersized wire. Supported values: • Voltage up to 60 VDC • Current up to 500 amps • Total circuit length up to 600 feet or 200 meters • Voltage Drop 1 to 20 percent • AWG wire 18 gauge to 4/0, plus 250 & 300 kcmil • SAE wire 18 gauge to 4/0 • Metric wire 0.75 mm² to 150 mm² WireSizer allows you to fine-tune calculations based on real-world installation conditions: • Engine compartment or other high-temperature environments • Sheathed, bundled, or conduit-run wire • Wire insulation ratings from 60°C to 200°C WireSizer also includes a Materials List so you can record and review all of your wire selections in one place. WireSizer calculates DC wire sizes in accordance with ABYC E-11 (July 2025). For typical low-voltage DC circuits, results generally correspond with ISO 13297:2020. Results are a design aid; final wire selection and installation compliance remain the installer's responsibility. Number and decimal formatting will follow your device's regional and language settings. WireSizer works without an internet connection and contains no ads. Designed exclusively for DC circuits - not for use with AC circuits. Results are a design aid. Final wire selection and installation compliance remain the installer's responsibility. WireSizer will cost you less than the wire scraps you probably throw away at the end of the day.

About

Ankoradar

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Ankoradar is for helping boats commanders to anchor without concerns. The app uses commercial trackers, available online, to check that the anchor doesn’t drag while the boat is anchored. There is many app on the market able to watch the boat position but no one is able to really track the anchor. How does it work:- the app allows users registering the tracker on our tracking platform. After the logging-in the the user is able to draw a small fence to keep tab the anchor position. If the anchor move , out of the fence, the app alarm warns the commander that the situation is getting dangerous because the anchor is dragging.

Screenshots

WireSizer4 screens
Ankoradar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ankoradar at Free against WireSizer's $4.99. Ankoradar also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Ankoradar is free to download; WireSizer costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WireSizer ships an update every 5 months, Ankoradar every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
WireSizer versus Ankoradar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWireSizerAnkoradar
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (227 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings227 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJuggernaut Technology, Inc.gianluigi terzolo

Bugs and requests

WireSizer

Requested features

6 requests
  • AC calculation for higher voltages
  • Support for higher DC voltages (e.g., 150VDC)
  • Support for AC voltages (e.g., 240VAC)
  • Include actual voltage drop on final screen
  • More variables like wire ampacity and cables in a bundle
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  • Support for longer lengths

Ankoradar

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

WireSizer

No in-app purchases

None

Ankoradar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WireSizer free?
WireSizer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ankoradar free?
Ankoradar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WireSizer or Ankoradar have ads?
Neither WireSizer nor Ankoradar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WireSizer or Ankoradar?
WireSizer ships an update every 5 months, and Ankoradar every 6 days. Most recently, WireSizer was updated on October 21, 2026 and Ankoradar on October 6, 2026.

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