Comparison

Max Zs Values vs PASMA

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

Head to head
About

Max Zs Values

This app calculates and displays maximum permitted Zs values for electrical installations, adhering to the 18th Edition of BS 7671. It includes 80% temperature adjusted values and manufacturer charts for MCCB devices, along with a converter for older Zs values.

Highlights
  • 100% BS 7671 Zs Values
  • 80% On Site Guide Zs Values
  • Adjustable disconnection times (0.4s, 0.2s, 5s)
  • BS EN Device Zs calculation
  • MCCB 60947-2 Zs charts
  • Zs Converter for 18th edition
Features
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Calculate and look up the maximum permitted Zs value ( earth loop impedance ). Max Zs Values also includes the 80% temperature adjusted values and a some MCCB 60947-2 manufacture Zs charts. - 100% BS 7671 Zs Values - 80% On Site Guide Zs Values - 0.4 (s) second disconnection times - 0.2 (s) second disconnection times - 5 (s) second disconnection times - Common BS EN Devices: Scroll through the list of protective devices and select the device rating to calculate the maximum permitted Zs value for your selected protective device and rating combination. - 60947-2 MCCB's Zs Tables: Look up the maximum permitted Zs tables for a selection of MCCB manufacture devices (some). - Maximum Zs Features: + Maximum Disconnection Times + BS 7671 18th Edition Zs Tables + Fuse's + MCB's + RCBO's + RCD's in TT earthing systems + Max REC Ze values + 100% values + 80% values + 0.4 second disconnection times + 0.2 second disconnection times + 5 second disconnection times + Uo 55v (U 110v) single phase and Uo 63.5v (three phase) Zs values + BS EN 60947-2 MCCB manufacture device charts (some) There is now a new "Zs Converter" to convert old Zs values to the new 18th edition 230v Cmin Zs values. Check out our collection of electrical apps such as the "Pro Certs" Electrical Certification App for iPad.

About

PASMA

This app serves as a central hub for the mobile access tower industry in Europe. It provides industry-standard training information and publishes safety-related guidance for manufacturers, suppliers, specifiers, and users.

Highlights
  • Industry standard training scheme
  • Safety knowledge and guidance
  • Information for manufacturers
  • Information for suppliers
  • Information for specifiers
  • Information for users
Features
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PASMA is the leading trade association in Europe for the mobile access tower industry. Representing the interests of manufacturers, suppliers, specifiers and users, it provides and oversees the industry standard training scheme and is a major publisher of safety-related knowledge, information and guidance.

Screenshots

Max Zs Values4 screens
PASMA3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PASMA at Free against Max Zs Values's $9.99. Max Zs Values's advantage is review sentiment (55% vs 39%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

PASMA is free to download; Max Zs Values costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Max Zs Values ships an update every 4 months, PASMA every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 4 level
Max Zs Values versus PASMA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMax Zs ValuesPASMA
Price$9.99Free โ€” better
Positive reviews55.2% of reviews โ€” better38.9% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 โ€” better13.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size15 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPro Certs Software LtdPrefabricated Access Suppliers' and Manufacturers' Association Ltd

Customer experience

Max Zs Values

Written reviews29 reviews
Positive55.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative41.4%

PASMA

Written reviews18 reviews
Positive38.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative61.1%

In-app purchases

None

Max Zs Values

No in-app purchases

None

PASMA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Max Zs Values free?
Max Zs Values costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PASMA free?
PASMA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Max Zs Values or PASMA have ads?
Neither Max Zs Values nor PASMA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Max Zs Values or PASMA?
Max Zs Values ships an update every 4 months, and PASMA every 3 months. Most recently, Max Zs Values was updated on September 24, 2026 and PASMA on September 22, 2026.

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