Electrical Calculator vs Transformer Calc 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Transformer Calc 2
This app provides electricians with instant transformer sizing and advanced construction math, compliant with both US (NEC 2023) and Canadian (CEC 2024) electrical codes. It simplifies complex calculations for wire, conduit, and overcurrent protection, and includes a fractional construction calculator.
- Dual code compliance (NEC 2023, CEC 2024)
- Instant transformer sizing
- Wire and conduit sizing
- Overcurrent protection calculation
- Fractional construction calculator
- Unit conversion
- Dark mode support
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The essential tool for electricians. Now updated for 2024 CEC and 2023 NEC. Instant transformer sizing and advanced construction math in one app. Description Simplify your electrical calculations with Transformer Calculator 2. Designed for professional electricians, electrical engineers, and apprentices, Transformer Calculator 2 eliminates the guesswork from complex electrical math. Whether you are sizing a new install or verifying an existing setup, this app provides instant, code-compliant results for both US (NEC 2023) and Canadian (CEC 2024) standards. KEY FEATURES: DUAL CODE COMPLIANCE Toggle Instantly: Seamlessly switch between the 2024 CEC (Canada) and 2023 NEC (USA) with a single tap in settings. Localized Standards: The app automatically adjusts wire types, ampacities, and conduit fill rules based on your selected code. COMPREHENSIVE TRANSFORMER SIZING Input Flexibility: Simply enter your KVA, primary and secondary voltages, and configuration (Delta or Wye). Instant Results: Get immediate calculations for Full Load Amps (FLA), Overcurrent Protection (Fuse or Breaker), and Bonding. Wire and Conduit: Automatically sizes your Primary and Secondary wires (minimum size and ampacity) and Conduits (minimum pipe size and fill) based on the latest tables. ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION CALCULATOR Fractional Math: Built-in construction calculator that handles feet, inches, and fractions (1/16, 1/8, etc.) with ease. Unit Conversion: Quickly convert between metric and imperial or different unit scales. Volume and Area: Perform complex dimensional calculations right on the job site. PROFESSIONAL AND CUSTOMIZABLE Detailed References: Extensive database of wire types (THHN, THW, XHHW, etc.) and conduit types (EMT, ENT, Rigid PVC, etc.). Dark Mode: Fully supports system Dark Mode and tinted icons for comfortable viewing in low-light job sites. Custom Settings: Set your default wire types, temperature ratings (60, 75, or 90 degrees C), and precision preferences to match your daily workflow. Stop flipping through code books for every calculation. Download Transformer Calculator 2 today and carry the code in your pocket.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Electrical Calculator at 53% against Transformer Calc 2's 0%. Electrical Calculator also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and monetization model (free vs paid). Transformer Calc 2's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, 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
Electrical Calculator costs $3.99 and Transformer Calc 2 $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Electrical Calculator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Electrical Calculator has 462 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Electrical Calculator's written reviews are positive against 0% of Transformer Calc 2's.
Electrical Calculator ships an update every 4 months, Transformer Calc 2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Electrical Calculator | Transformer Calc 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (462 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 462 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | V PUGAZHENTHI | Snappy Appz Inc. |
Customer experience
Electrical Calculator
Transformer Calc 2
Bugs and requests
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
Transformer Calc 2
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Electrical Calculator
No in-app purchases
Transformer Calc 2
No in-app purchases
Questions
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