Comparison

Cable Calc+ vs PAT Test Pro

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

PAT Test Pro

Streamline portable appliance testing with intelligent cloud sync and advanced barcode scanning. Generate professional, compliant certificates instantly for your clients. Designed for electrical contractors seeking efficiency and mobility.

Highlights
  • Seamless cloud sync across Apple devices
  • Advanced barcode scanning for auto-fill
  • Unlimited appliance and certificate testing
  • Instant, professional, compliant certification
  • Customizable certificate colors and company branding
  • Built-in database of common appliances
Features
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PAT Test Pro — intelligent portable appliance testing on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Built by iCertifi for electricians and electrical contractors who want PAT testing finished on site, not typed up later. Scan, test, certify, email — before you leave the building. WHY ELECTRICIANS SWITCH • Unlimited appliances and unlimited certificates — no per-item or per-cert charges • Works offline; everything syncs the moment you are back on signal • Start on iPhone, continue on iPad, finish on Mac — one account, one dataset • No PC, no third-party desktop software, no manual transfers SMART BARCODE SCANNING Scan an appliance ID and its details fill themselves in. Return to a site months later, scan the same item, and every previously saved detail — make, model, location, class, previous results — populates instantly. No duplicate entry, no re-typing. APPLIANCE PASSPORT Every appliance carries its own history. Tap any item in Scannable Appliances, or the History button on the test form, to see every test ever recorded against that Appliance ID: dates, certificates, pass/fail results, readings and photos. Ideal for client queries and repeat contracts. AI APPLIANCE SCANNING Point the camera at an appliance and let the AI carry out the visual inspection. It records every defect found, its severity and the reasoning, and saves the findings alongside the test — ready-made evidence for failed items, remedial quotes and client disputes. RETEST DATES THAT CHASE THEMSELVES Set retest intervals per appliance or per site. Upcoming retests appear on your home screen, so recurring work comes back to you instead of quietly expiring. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES Generate clean, fully compliant PAT test certificates carrying your company details, logo, retest date and digital signature. Choose your certificate colour. Email straight to the client as a secure PDF, or keep it in the cloud. BUILT FOR IN-SERVICE INSPECTION AND TESTING • Built-in database of common appliances for fast, accurate entry • Pass, fail and remedial recording with photo evidence • An asset register that builds itself as you test • Automatic certificate and page handling — no page limits to manage • Class I, Class II, extension lead and IEC lead testing • Suits offices, schools, landlords, HMOs, hotels, construction sites and portfolio contracts BOOKKEEPING BUILT IN Every completed appliance can raise a draft invoice in Mint Books automatically — invoicing, quotations and Making Tax Digital compliance without leaving the job. SECURE CLOUD, NOT A SPREADSHEET Industry-leading cloud infrastructure with end-to-end encryption and redundant storage. Your data is private, backed up and accessible only to you — even if a device is lost, stolen or replaced. SUBSCRIPTION An auto-renewing subscription is required to send and save PAT testing certificates and to use cloud storage. Payment is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage or cancel at any time in your Account Settings. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://icertifi.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/201659279-iCertifi-s-Privacy-Policy-GDPR-Compliance

Screenshots

Cable Calc+3 screens
PAT Test Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cable Calc+ at 38% against PAT Test Pro's 0%. Cable Calc+ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.6). PAT Test Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks 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. PAT Test Pro sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Cable Calc+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cable Calc+ ships an update every 4 months, PAT Test Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cable Calc+ versus PAT Test Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCable Calc+PAT Test Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMeggeriCertifi

Customer experience

Cable Calc+

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

PAT Test Pro

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Cable Calc+

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

PAT Test Pro

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month Subscription7 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • PAT Test Pro7 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • PAT Test Pro$349.001 Year
One-time3
  • 50 AI$4.99
  • 250 Appliance Scan credits$19.99
  • 1000 AI Credits$39.99

Questions

Is Cable Calc+ free?
Cable Calc+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PAT Test Pro free?
PAT Test Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cable Calc+ or PAT Test Pro have ads?
Neither Cable Calc+ nor PAT Test Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cable Calc+ or PAT Test Pro?
Cable Calc+ ships an update every 4 months, and PAT Test Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cable Calc+ was updated on September 16, 2026 and PAT Test Pro on September 24, 2026.

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