EMS FireCell Guide vs StandbyCalc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
EMS FireCell Guide
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Download the all new 6th edition FREE FireCell Guide from EMS Ltd. Making paper manuals a thing of the past... WORKS OFFLINE; FireCell Guide takes you through the full installation process of programmed and unprogrammed systems without a network connection. It can be viewed when youβre out of cellular tower range and no wifi is available or if you just want to save your battery life.
StandbyCalc
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StandbyCalc is the fastest way to calculate standby battery requirements for UK fire and intruder alarm systems. Built for engineers, by engineers. Enter your quiescent and alarm currents, select your system grade or category, and get an instant answer β including which standard battery size you need. SUPPORTS: - Intruder alarms β BS EN 50131 / BS 9263, Grades 1-4 - Fire alarms β BS 5839-1:2025, Categories L, M, and P - Standalone PSUs β custom standby and alarm periods FREE FEATURES: - All battery calculations - All standards and grades - Save unlimited calculations - Standard battery size recommendations PRO UPGRADE (one-time purchase): - iCloud backup across devices - PDF reports with full formula working - Add your company logo and branding - Share reports via email, AirDrop, or Files - Professional compliance documentation Compliant with NSI and SSAIB requirements. Calculations per BS 9263 Annex C and BS 5839-1:2025 Annexe E. No account required. No subscription. Just open and calculate.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EMS FireCell Guide at none against StandbyCalc's 1. EMS FireCell Guide also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. StandbyCalc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. EMS FireCell Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | EMS FireCell Guide | StandbyCalc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Electronic Modular Services Ltd | D4N LTD |
In-app purchases
EMS FireCell Guide
No in-app purchases
StandbyCalc
- StandbyCalc Pro$9.99
Questions
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