Comparison

Cable Calc+ vs eWeLink

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

Head to head
About

Cable Calc+

This tool assists electrical contractors by calculating cable selection and voltage drop for installations up to 25KW and 100A. It supports various cable types and includes reference methods, educational videos, and a guide to electrical test instruments.

Highlights
  • Cable selection calculator
  • Voltage drop calculator
  • Supports various cable types (SWA, Fire proof, Tri rated, Twin and earth)
  • Reference methods
  • Electrical test instrument guide
  • Educational videos
Features
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For over 100 years, Megger has been the premier provider of electrical test equipment and measuring instruments for power applications. The free iPhone app includes a Cable Calc tool useful to every electrical contractor Features: A comprehensive cable selection & volt drop calculator tool. for installations up 25KW 100A. Cables include: √ SWA 2, 3 and 4 core XLPE √ SWA 2, 3 7 4 core PVC √ Fire proof √ Tri rated √ Twin and earth With a range of reference methods A guide to the use of electrical test instruments Videos Plus more

About

eWeLink

This app acts as a central hub for controlling a wide range of smart home devices from multiple brands. It allows for remote operation, scheduling, and integration with voice assistants like Alexa and Google Home, as well as IFTTT for advanced automation.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Scheduling and timers
  • Smart scene creation
  • Voice assistant integration
  • Device sharing and grouping
  • LAN mode operation
Features
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One app, countless devices eWeLink is the app platform that supports multiple brands of smart devices including Sonoff. It enables connections between diversified smart hardware and integrates popular Smart Speakers such as Amazon Alexa, Google Home. Moreover, eWeLink works with IFTTT, serving as the ultimate home control center. Features Remote control, Schedule, Timer, Loop timer, Inching, Interlock, Smart Scene, Sharing, Grouping, LAN mode, etc. Compatible Devices Smart curtain, Door Locks, Wall Switch, Socket, Smart Light Bulb, RF Remote Controller, IoT Camera, Motion Sensor, etc. Using voice command Connect Google Home with Smart We Link. Connect Amazon Alexa with the “eWeLink Smart Home” skill. IFTTT, Do more with eWeLink such as “Track your eWeLink 1 channel switch usage on Google spreadsheet” or “Turn on/off your eWeLink 1 channel switch as you leave home” eWeLink works with everything Our team commits to fulfill the mission, that is, “eWeLink Support, Works with everything”. We spare every effort in expanding the list of eWeLink Support brands and products. eWeLink is also a full-fledged IoT Smart Home turnkey solution which includes WiFi/Zigbee/GSM/Bluetooth module and firmware, PCBA hardware, global IoT SaaS platform, and open API, etc. It enables brands launching their own smart devices at minimal time and cost. Keep in touch For technical support: support@ewelink.zendesk.com Our official website: http://www.ewelink.cc/en Get the latest news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ewelink.support Auto-renewed eWeLink Advanced Plan --Advanced Benefits: all eWeLink advanced features: Web Version, Keyboard Shortcuts, Turning Phones into Cameras, Capacity Expansion, and more. --Billing Cycle: 1 Month (Subscribe Monthly for all advanced features), 12 Months (Subscribe Annually for all advanced features) --Subscription Fee: $1.9, per month with monthly billing; $9.9, per year with annual billing. --Payment: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. --Cancel the auto-renewal: You can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes/Apple ID Account Settings at least 24-hour before the billing date. --Renew: Payment will be deducted automatically from your iTunes account within 24 hours before the billing date. After deducted successfully, your billing cycle will extend to the next billing date automatically. --Privacy Policy: https://appcms-src.coolkit.cn/ewelink/privacy-ewelink/9844.html --Agreement of Users: https://appcms-src.coolkit.cn/ewelink/user-agreement-ewelink/9847.html --Service Agreement of Memberships: https://appcms.coolkit.cn/ewelink/member-agreement-ewelink/member-agreement-ewelink-ios/11727.html --Auto-renewal Service Agreement https://appcms.coolkit.cn/ewelink/subscription-agreement-ewelink/subscription-agreement-ewelink-ios/11732.html

Screenshots

Cable Calc+3 screens
eWeLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cable Calc+ at 4.0 against eWeLink's 2.7. Cable Calc+ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 29) and review sentiment (38% vs 28%). eWeLink's advantage is ratings volume (71 vs 2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. eWeLink sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Cable Calc+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cable Calc+ holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: eWeLink has 71 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Cable Calc+'s written reviews are positive against 28% of eWeLink's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cable Calc+ ships an update every 4 months, eWeLink monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Cable Calc+ versus eWeLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCable Calc+eWeLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better2.7 (71 ratings)
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews — better27.5% of reviews
Number of ratings271 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB274 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMeggerShenzhen CoolKit Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Cable Calc+

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%

eWeLink

All ratings64 ratings
Positive42.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.8%
Written reviews1,711 reviews
Positive27.5%
Neutral12.3%
Negative60.1%

Bugs and requests

Cable Calc+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

eWeLink

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Devices randomly going offline
  • Timers and schedules not working as expected
  • Inability to select Wi-Fi network during setup
  • App login issues and frequent sign-outs
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for more smart home platforms
  • Improve device sharing and multi-user functionality
  • Provide more advanced automation and scheduling options
  • Add an offline mode for local device control
  • Improve app UI and UX for better usability

In-app purchases

None

Cable Calc+

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

eWeLink

Subscriptions11
  • 30-Day History(billed 1 month)1 Month trial2 variants$1.991 Month
  • Advanced Plan · Subscribe monthly$1.991 Month
  • 30-Day History(billed 1 month)1 Month trial10 variants$2.191 Month
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  • 摄像头云服务-月套餐1 Month trial$2.191 Month
  • Prime Plan · Subscribe monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Advanced Plan · Annual subscription$9.991 Year
  • Prime Plan · Annual subscription1 Month trial$19.991 Year
  • 30-Day History(billed 1 year)3 Months trial5 variants$19.991 Year
  • 30-Day History(billed 1 year)1 Month trial$19.991 Year
  • 30-Day History (billed 1 year)1 Month trial5 variants$19.991 Year
  • 30-Days History(billed 1 year)1 Month trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Cable Calc+ free?
Cable Calc+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is eWeLink free?
eWeLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cable Calc+ or eWeLink?
Cable Calc+ is rated higher. Cable Calc+ averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while eWeLink averages 2.7 from 71 ratings.
Do Cable Calc+ or eWeLink have ads?
Neither Cable Calc+ nor eWeLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cable Calc+ or eWeLink?
Cable Calc+ ships an update every 4 months, and eWeLink monthly. Most recently, Cable Calc+ was updated on October 13, 2026 and eWeLink on October 26, 2026.

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