Comparison

Derated vs SwiftPanel

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

Head to head
About

Derated

This app simplifies complex electrical calculations for electricians. It allows real-time calculation of conduit fill and wire ampacity derating, adhering to NEC guidelines. Results are accurate and easily shareable for collaboration or client communication.

Highlights
  • Real-time conduit fill calculation
  • Simultaneous wire ampacity derating
  • Adheres to NEC guidelines
  • Uses NEC Chapter 9, Table 4 & 5 data
  • Easy wire set setup
  • Shareable calculation results
Features
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Experience the simplicity of Derated, a cutting-edge conduit fill calculator designed with electricians in mind. This intuitive app goes beyond the basics, allowing you to effortlessly calculate conduit fill while simultaneously derating wires' ampacity. All in real-time. Adhering to the guidelines of the National Electric Code® (NEC), Derated simplifies complex calculations, providing accurate results without the hassle of load screens. Choose from various raceways and insulations outlined in the NEC, with dimensions and conduit/tubing area references from Chapter 9, Table 4. Insulated conductor dimensions are sourced from Chapter 9, Table 5. Setting up calculations is as easy as QuickBend, ensuring a straightforward process for adding sets of wires. The results are not only accurate but also easily shareable. Whether you're collaborating with colleagues or explaining a wire pull to a client, Derated streamlines communication by sharing results effortlessly.

About

SwiftPanel

Easily create professional electrical panel directories from your phone. Document, organize, and print breaker layouts with custom labels and notes. Ideal for homeowners, electricians, and property managers.

Highlights
  • Create and label up to 80 circuits per panel
  • Categorize breakers by room or type
  • Support for single and double-pole breakers
  • Export print-ready PDF directories
  • Works offline
  • Save multiple panels
Features
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SwiftPanel – Panel Directory Replace messy handwritten breaker charts with clean, professional electrical panel directories — in minutes. SwiftPanel is the fastest way for homeowners, electricians, and property managers to document, organize, and print electrical panel layouts. Label every breaker, categorize circuits by room or type, and export polished, print-ready PDFs directly from your phone. Create & Organize Add and label up to 80 circuits per panel Categorize breakers — Kitchen, HVAC, Lighting, Laundry, and more Support for single-pole and double-pole breakers Mark spare slots, add notes, and swap circuit positions Save multiple panels — main panels, subpanels, and more Duplicate panels for similar properties Export & Print Panel Directory — clean two-column layout ready to print and mount Sized for standard panel doors, binders, and clipboards Export as PDF and share instantly via AirDrop, email, or Files SwiftPanel Pro Mirror Panel Layout — odd and even breakers side by side, just like the real panel Ultra Compact — up to 48 circuits on a single page Avery 5160 labels — print individual circuit labels on standard label sheets Breaker Labels — sized for Avery 94219 label stock Large Directory Labels — Avery 5163 shipping label format Contractor branding — add your business name, phone, client, and job info to every export Watermark-free exports Built for Real Life Works completely offline — no account, no cloud required All data stored privately on your device Dark and light mode support Whether you're a homeowner finally organizing a confusing panel, an electrician leaving a professional document for a client, or a property manager tracking multiple buildings — SwiftPanel gives you the tools to do it right.

Screenshots

Derated4 screens
SwiftPanel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SwiftPanel at Free against Derated's $1.99. Derated's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (10 vs 2). On rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SwiftPanel is free to download; Derated costs $1.99 up front. SwiftPanel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Derated asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Derated against 5.0 for SwiftPanel. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Derated has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Derated versus SwiftPanel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeratedSwiftPanel
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (10 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings10 — better2
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBret HardmanBRIAN JAMES GAIDA

Customer experience

Derated

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SwiftPanel

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Derated

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SwiftPanel

One-time1
  • SwiftPanel Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Derated free?
Derated costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SwiftPanel free?
SwiftPanel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Derated or SwiftPanel?
SwiftPanel is rated higher. Derated averages 4.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while SwiftPanel averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Derated or SwiftPanel have ads?
Neither Derated nor SwiftPanel shows ads.

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