Lineman Guide vs iPrep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lineman Guide
This app provides essential reference material for lineworkers, including detailed information, charts, and how-to guides on transformers, rigging, knots, and rope capacities. It features practical calculators and covers various electrical formulas and safety standards.
- Transformer information and connection diagrams
- Rigging calculations and definitions
- Extensive knot library with capacities
- Electrical formulas and charts
- Utility pole weights
- Minimum approach distances
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DETAILS A must-have for all lineworkers. Detailed information, charts, pictures and how-to’s for transformers, rigging, knots, rope capacities and many more. Created by a Journeyman lineman, this app is useful for lineman and apprentices. Calculators: Load angle factor, gin loading and guy formulas. HOME SCREEN Knots & Rope Capacities Rigging Transformers Useful Information Linemantrainer.com Danger Men, Half Million Volt Workers video KNOTS Blood knot, bowline on a bight, bowline, clove, double sheet bend, Farrimond friction hitch, figure 8, grapevine, lanyard, Lineman’s loop, monkey fist, Prusik, running bowline, sheet bend, snubbing knot, square knot, taut-line hitch. KNOT TABLES Knot Break Strength MBS and SWL of Nylon Rope RIGGING Sling Load Calculation; Sling Angles, Sling Tension and Gin Loading definition and formulas; Block Load Angle Factor UTILITY POLE WEIGHTS Cedar, fir and pine WIRE ROPE AND CABLE Line Angle Change Multiplication Factor Efficiencies of Tucked or Hand-Spliced Eyes Rope Reduction Replacement WLL of Wire Slings Wire Sling Capacities in Tons MBS and SWL of Bright wire Sling Load Angle Factors Chart 5,000lbsNylon Web Sling Ratings 6,000lbs Nylon Web Sling Ratings 8,000lbs Nylon Web Sling Ratings TRANSFORMERS Paralleling Coils Line to Neutral, Line to Line Voltage Chart Electrical Distribution Systems Chart Insulation Class and Temperature Rise Single Phase Transformers FLC Three Phase Transformers FLC TRANSFORMER CONNECTIONS Delta-Delta 0 Degree Displacement Delta-Delta 180 Degree Displacement Delta-Wye 210 Degree Displacement Delta-Wye 30 Degree Displacement Open-Delta, Open-Delta Lighter Open-Wye, Open-Delta Lighter Option1 Open-Wye, Open-Delta Lighter Option2 Paralleling Transformers Wye-Delta 210 Degree Displacement Wye-Delta 30 Degree Displacement Wye-Wye 0 Degree Displacement Wye-Wye 180 Degree Displacement USEFUL INFORMATION Voltage Regulation Standards Wire Size and Amp Rating Ampacities of Insulated Conductors Ampacity Correction for Temperatures Three Wire Residential Allowable Ampacities Conductor Formulas General Formulas Guy formulas MINIMUM APPROACH DISTANCES AC Live-line MAD Altitude correction factor ELECTRICAL FORMULAS Ohm’s Law AC/DC Formulas AC Efficiency and Power Factor Electrical Measurement Electrical Quantities & Symbols Voltage Drop Chart NOTES: This app is for reference purposes only. No responsibility is accepted for incidents arising from the use of this material.
iPrep
This comprehensive learning app offers a wide range of subjects and courses for students from 1st to 12th grade. It includes animated video lessons, practice questions, tests, and a vast book library, supporting both English and Hindi languages.
- Animated video lessons
- Practice questions with instant feedback
- Chapter-wise assessment tests
- NCERT and State Board books
- DIY projects and practicals
- Vast book library
- Competitive exam test prep
- Beyond academics courses
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Learn Unlimited with the iPrep Learning Super App: The iPrep Learning Super App for K12 covers All Classes from 1st to 12th including All Subjects in both English and Hindi medium with an option to switch between classes to cover historical learning gaps. The iPrep Learning Super App for school students also features a vast Book Library, Test Prep spanning all competitive exams, and Beyond Academics courses including Sports, Music, Theatre, Digital and Financial Literacy, Environment, Career choices, and more. What you’ll get in our One-Stop Learning Super App “iPrep”? Subjects Covered Main Subjects: Maths, EVS, Science, Social Science (History, Civics, Geography, Political Science), English Literature, English Grammar, Hindi Vyakaran, Computers For 11th & 12th Medical / Non-Medical - Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Maths Arts - History, Civics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology Commerce - Business Studies, Economics, Accounting, Statistics Multiple Categories of Digital Content on iPrep: Animated Video Lessons: Story-based animated learning videos with a real-life connection are designed to build a conceptual understanding of every topic. Practice Questions with Instant Feedback: MCQ-style questions on every topic with instant feedback for students to build 100% mastery of all topics and be exam-ready. Tests: Chapter-wise assessment tests that help students test their knowledge over the chapter and get a good idea of the kind of questions they may face in examinations. Syllabus Books: Both NCERT Books and State Board Books. Notes: Maths and Science class notes for classes 6th to 12th designed for quick revision. Very useful for exam preparation. DIY Projects & Practicals: With DIY Project videos, students can design projects and create experiments using easily available materials. These are perfect for practical learning. The Practical videos will prepare students for their lab experiments in Maths and Science. Languages Both English and Hindi (Bilingual) Book Library The iPrep Learning Super App For K12 features a vast book library including more than 400 books that can be read for free within the app. Over 500 books curated carefully to cover different age groups and categories can be purchased from within the library. Test Prep The iPrep Learning Super App for school students covers all competitive exams across all classes. So start preparing with iPrep and conquer the competition! Beyond Academics Unlock a world of holistic learning with our Beyond Academics Courses! Our diverse range of courses spans Sports, Music, Theatre, Digital Literacy, Financial Literacy, Yoga, and Career Orientation. Explore your passions beyond textbooks and develop essential life skills. “iPrep” The Learning Super App For Classes 1 to 12 is currently giving a 10 minutes Free Trial. So, go ahead, download the app now, and experience an enjoyable, convenient, and holistic learning and growth environment. About iPrep Awarded by Google India for Impacting Change through Digital and by Startup India (National Startup Awards 2020) iPrep rating 4.6 on App Store. iPrep solutions reaching 5,00,000+ Students in 20 States. To learn more about us, please refer to the links below: Web: www.iprep.in Facebook: www.facebook.com/iprepapp Twitter: www.twitter.com/iprepapp Instagram: www.instagram.com/iprepapp
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: iPrep at 100% against Lineman Guide's 40%. iPrep also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 52 months). Lineman Guide's advantage is rating (2.9 vs 1.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
iPrep is free to download; Lineman Guide costs $4.99 up front. iPrep sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Lineman Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lineman Guide holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 8 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Lineman Guide's written reviews are positive against 100% of iPrep's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Lineman Guide ships an update every 52 months, iPrep every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lineman Guide | iPrep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.9 (22 ratings) — better | 1.8 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 52 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #142 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stephanie Buchanan | iDream Education Pvt. Ltd. |
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Lineman Guide
No in-app purchases
iPrep
- 1 Day Subscription Plan$0.99
- 1 Week Subscription Plan$0.99
- 3 Month Subscription Plan$11.99
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- 1 Year Subscription Plan$39.99
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