Comparison

WireSizer vs Electrical Calculator

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

Electrical Calculator

This app provides over 65 essential electrical calculation tools and formulas for engineers, students, and professionals. It supports both USCS and SI units and includes features like resistor color code conversion and upgraded voltage drop calculations aligned with industry standards.

Highlights
  • Over 65 electrical calculation tools
  • Resistor color code calculators
  • Upgraded voltage drop calculations
  • Wire size calculations
  • Series/parallel circuit calculations
  • Energy cost calculator
  • Unit conversions
Features
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Electrical Calculator is your all-in-one app for fast, accurate, and essential electrical calculations. Packed with 60+ powerful tools, it's designed for electricians, electrical & electronics engineers, and students. Every calculator includes built-in formulas and supports both USCS and SI units. What's New: • Category filters — find any calculator in seconds with purpose-based groups: Ohm's Law, Wiring & NEC, Power & Phase, Motors, Transformers and more • Refreshed design with a cleaner look Core Calculators: • Voltage, Current, Resistance & Power (Ohm's Law) • kVA to Amps / Amps to kVA (Single & Three Phase) Electrical System Calculators: • Voltage Drop Calculator (per NEC/IEEE standards) • Wire Size Calculations (AWG & mm²) • Power, Current & Horsepower (DC, Single & Three Phase) • Efficiency & Power Factor Calculators • Neutral Current (3-Phase Unbalanced Loads) Transformers & Generators: • Transformer Current, Voltage & Resistance Imbalance • DC Generator Reactance & Impedance: • Inductive & Capacitive Reactance • Resonant Frequency • Characteristic Impedance (Parallel & Coaxial) • Impedance Calculators (R-L-C combinations) Series / Parallel Calculations: • Resistance, Inductance & Capacitance (Series & Parallel) • Unknown Resistance & Capacitance (Series & Parallel) Components: • Resistor Color Code — resistance to color bands and back • Inductor & Capacitor Sizing Formulas Lighting & Energy Tools: • Luminous Intensity, Luminous Flux & Solid Angle • Energy Cost Calculator • Energy Stored in Resistors, Inductors & Capacitors Conversions: • Star ↔ Delta Conversion • Field Strength & Electrical Potential • Resistance, Resistivity, Conductance & Conductivity • Capacitance, Inductance & Charge Density Converters • Power Converter Key Features: • Category filters for fast navigation • Flexible unit selection for inputs and outputs • Full iPad support with split view • Dark Mode and 12 languages • Clean interface for the field, the shop, and the classroom

Screenshots

WireSizer4 screens
Electrical Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

WireSizer and Electrical Calculator both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of WireSizer's written reviews are positive against 53% of Electrical Calculator's. WireSizer also leads on chart position (#200 vs unranked). Electrical Calculator's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

WireSizer costs $4.99 and Electrical Calculator $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for WireSizer against 4.6 for Electrical Calculator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 226 and 462 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of WireSizer's written reviews are positive against 53% of Electrical Calculator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WireSizer ships an update every 5 months, Electrical Calculator every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
WireSizer versus Electrical Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWireSizerElectrical Calculator
Price$4.99$3.99 — better
Rating4.5 (226 ratings)4.6 (462 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.8% of reviews — better53.3% of reviews
Number of ratings226462 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#200 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJuggernaut Technology, Inc.V PUGAZHENTHI

Customer experience

WireSizer

All ratings226 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral1.3%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive83.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative13.5%

Electrical Calculator

All ratings462 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral5.2%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative33.3%

User reviews

WireSizer

From 226 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Quick calculations
  • 💡 ABYC-based calculations
  • 👍 Interactive interface
  • 👍 Essential tool for electrical projects

Room to improve

  • ⚠️ Limited to 50VDC
  • ⚠️ No AC calculations
  • ⚠️ Lacks advanced features
  • ⚠️ Some users find it useless
  • ⚠️ Voltage drop percentage requires conversion

Electrical Calculator

From 462 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great app, useful for years
  • 👍 Good app
  • 👍 Brilliant Program
  • 👍 Essential shortcut for professionals
  • 👍 Works great

Room to improve

  • annoyance: popup advising update
  • 💸 Paid for calculators, then asked for more
  • 💸 Lost money
  • 💸 Costs extra for full content
  • 📏 No impedance calculators

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

Electrical Calculator

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Annoying popup for app update
  • Converter not working
  • App not working on older iPhone models

Requested features

2 requests
  • Include impedance calculators
  • Improve metric region compatibility for AWG cables

In-app purchases

None

WireSizer

No in-app purchases

None

Electrical Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WireSizer free?
WireSizer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Electrical Calculator free?
Electrical Calculator costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WireSizer or Electrical Calculator?
Electrical Calculator is rated higher. WireSizer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 226 ratings, while Electrical Calculator averages 4.6 from 462 ratings.
Do WireSizer or Electrical Calculator have ads?
Neither WireSizer nor Electrical Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WireSizer or Electrical Calculator?
WireSizer ships an update every 5 months, and Electrical Calculator every 4 months. Most recently, WireSizer was updated on September 21, 2026 and Electrical Calculator on September 18, 2026.

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