# WireSizer vs Electrical Calculator

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. 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.

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

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.

WireSizer ships an update every 5 months, Electrical Calculator every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WireSizer | Electrical Calculator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | [4.5 (226 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiresizer-dc-voltage-drop/id494748550/reviews) | **[4.6 (462 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electrical-calculator/id495478153/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 226 | **462** |
| Positive reviews | **83.8% of reviews** | 53.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #200 | **#135** |
| Size | 2 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Juggernaut Technology, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/494748553) | [V PUGAZHENTHI](https://appshunter.io/developer/491898049) |

## What reviewers say

### WireSizer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiresizer-dc-voltage-drop/id494748550)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Electrical Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electrical-calculator/id495478153)

**Currently charting:** #135 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Annoying popup for app update
- Converter not working
- App not working on older iPhone models

**Requested features**

- Include impedance calculators
- Improve metric region compatibility for AWG cables


## Frequently asked 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 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, WireSizer or Electrical Calculator?

WireSizer currently peaks at #200 in the App Store charts, and Electrical Calculator at #135. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
