Owl Sense vs Panel Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Owl Sense
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Owl Sense audio recorders are easy to use, long lasting and have exceptional audio quality. This simple to use app allows you to configure schedules, audio settings and set the time and location on the devices.
Panel Manager
Streamline electrical panel scheduling directly from your mobile device. Quickly add circuit details, automatically calculate loads, and generate professional PDF reports for permits and inspections. Collaborate with your crew in real-time without needing individual accounts.
- Real-time load calculation
- Automatic space assignment
- 1-phase and 3-phase support
- Crew project sharing
- PDF export for permits
- Compact door label generation
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Panel Manager — Electrical Panel Schedules The fastest way to build and manage electrical panel schedules on the jobsite. No laptop. No paper. Just your phone. PANEL SCHEDULES Add circuits with breaker size, poles, phase, and load. Panel Manager auto-assigns spaces, calculates phase loads, and flags overloads in real time. Supports 1-phase and 3-phase panels. CREW SHARING Create a free account and share any project with your crew using a 6-character code. They download the schedule instantly — no account required to join. PDF EXPORT Export a full-size panel schedule PDF for permits and inspections, or a compact door label for the panel pocket. PANEL MANAGER PRO One-time purchase. Unlimited projects and panels, crew sharing, PDF export with company branding. No subscription. No ads. panelmngr.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Owl Sense at none against Panel Manager's 1. Owl Sense also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). Panel Manager's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 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
Both are free to download. Panel Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Owl Sense asks for nothing beyond the download.
Owl Sense ships an update every 3 months, Panel Manager every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Owl Sense | Panel Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Troy Gruetzmacher | MICHAEL ANTHONY SLOCUM JR |
In-app purchases
Owl Sense
No in-app purchases
Panel Manager
- Panel Manager Pro$9.99
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