Comparison

Max Zs Values vs The Voltage Drop Calc

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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

The Voltage Drop Calc

Features
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Voltage Drop Calculator A simple, practical voltage drop calculator for electricians and engineers. Quickly calculate voltage drop, cable size, and load voltage for single-phase and three-phase systems. Designed to be easy to use on site, with advanced tools available for professionals. Free Features β€’ Basic voltage drop calculation β€’ Single-phase and three-phase systems β€’ Copper or aluminium conductors β€’ Adjustable cable length and load current β€’ Power factor support β€’ Clear voltage drop and percentage results Pro Features β€’ UK BS 7671 (18th Edition) voltage drop calculations β€’ mV/A/m tables for common cable types β€’ Cable size finder to meet % voltage drop limits β€’ Advanced calculation options β€’ Ad-free experience Built for Electricians Whether you’re checking a quick voltage drop or designing a circuit to standards, this app keeps calculations fast, clear, and reliable. Notes Voltage drop results are intended as guidance. Always verify final designs against current wiring regulations and manufacturer data. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Max Zs Values4 screens
The Voltage Drop Calc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: The Voltage Drop Calc at Free against Max Zs Values's $9.99. Max Zs Values's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

The Voltage Drop Calc is free to download; Max Zs Values costs $9.99 up front. The Voltage Drop Calc sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Max Zs Values asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Max Zs Values ships an update every 4 months, The Voltage Drop Calc every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Max Zs Values versus The Voltage Drop Calc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMax Zs ValuesThe Voltage Drop Calc
Price$9.99Free β€” better
Positive reviews55.2% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationPaidβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size15 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPro Certs Software Ltd1BIGRIG Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Max Zs Values

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

The Voltage Drop Calc

Subscriptions2
  • GoPro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • GoPro Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$24.99

Questions

Is Max Zs Values free?
Max Zs Values costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Voltage Drop Calc free?
The Voltage Drop Calc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Max Zs Values or The Voltage Drop Calc have ads?
Neither Max Zs Values nor The Voltage Drop Calc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Max Zs Values or The Voltage Drop Calc?
Max Zs Values ships an update every 4 months, and The Voltage Drop Calc every 3 months. Most recently, Max Zs Values was updated on November 6, 2026 and The Voltage Drop Calc on October 30, 2026.

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