Comparison

Motor Control Circuits vs NEC Mastery

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

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About

Motor Control Circuits

This app helps electrical technology professionals understand and master various methods for starting and controlling electric motors. It provides detailed explanations of control circuits and a comprehensive library of single-phase and three-phase electrical symbols.

Highlights
  • Motor starting and control methods
  • Explanatory circuit diagrams
  • Single-phase electrical symbols
  • Three-phase electrical symbols
  • EU and US/CAN standards
  • Comprehensive symbol library
Features
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Motor Control Circuits is a mobile application dedicated to individuals in the field of electrical technologies to help them understand the various methods use for starting and controlling electrical motors. To use this application, a basic knowledge of electrical technology is recommended. This application is structured in to three separate tabs (Control methods, single phase symbols, three phase symbols) The Control methods tab which contains a list detail view of various starting circuits with explanatory for each method. You can learn and master the following symbols from this app:The other two tabs contains a list of single phase and three phase symbol of all devices in both EU and US/CAN standards used in the application respectively. You can learn and master the following symbols from this app: -Fuse -Wattmeter -Inductor -Ammeter -Transformer -Step down transformer -Step up transformer -Electric bell -Battery -Three pole isolator -Connected wires -Not connected wires -SPST toggle switch -SPDT toggle switch -Earth ground -Chassis ground -Digital/Common ground -Bus -Resistor(IEEE) -Resistor(IEC) -Potentiometer(IEEE) -Potentiometer(IEC) -Thermistor -Variable resistor(IEC) -Variable resistor(IEEE) -Trimmer resistor -Light bulb -Non polarized capacitor -Polarized capacitor -Variable capacitor -Variable inductor -Iron core inductor -AC Voltage source -DC Voltage source -Current source -Generator -Battery cell -Control voltage source -Control current source -Ohmmeter -Zener diode -Schottky diode -PN junction diode -Photo diode -Varicap diode(Varactor) -Tunnel diode -Light Emitting diode(LED) -Electric motor -NPN Bipolar transistor -PNP Bipolar transistor -Buzzer -Loud speaker -Microphone -Analog to digital converter -Digital to analog converter -Operational amplifier -Schmitt trigger -Crystal oscillator -Dipole antenna -NOT gate (Inverter) -Antenna -AND gate -OR gate -NAND gate -NOR gate -XOR gate -D Flip-Flop -Multiplexer 2 to 1 -Multiplexer 4 to 1 -Demultiplexer 1 to 2 -Demultiplexer 1 to 4 -Open switch -Closed switch -Half inductor -chassis -Pulse -Saw tooth -Step function -Solder bridge -Jumper -Sinusoidal generator -Pulse generator -Triangular wave generator -Basic amplifier -Center tapped transformer -Milli ammeter -Milli voltmeter -Micro ammeter -Light dependent resistor(IEC) -Light dependent resistor(IEEE) -Voltmeter -AC contactor coil -DC contactor coil -AC solenoid coil -DC solenoid coil -Iron core center tapped inductor -Ferrite core center tapped inductor -Attenuator -Current transformer -Buffer -Constant current source -Constant current diode -Circuit breaker -Center tapped inductor -DIP switch -Laser diode -Electrical interlock -Bridge rectifier -4-pole isolator -Feed through capacitor -Loop antenna -Flashing led -Normally open limit switch -Normally close limit switch -DPDT switch -DPST switch -Normally close contact -Normally open push button -Fused isolator -Contactor poles -Three phase supply -Thermal relay -Squirrel cage induction motor -Wound rotor induction motor -Rectifier -Normally open timer contact -Normally close timer contact -Emergency stop push button -Transducer -Tri state buffer -Power outlet -XNOR gate -Thyristor -Three phase induction motor -Emergency switch -Normally close thermal relay contact -N-channel FET -P-channel FET -Cathod Ray Oscilloscope (CRO) -DC motor -Photo transistor -Photo darlington -Single phase motor -Opto-isolator(optocoupler) -Relay coil -Relay switch -Solenoid valve -Thermocouple -AC to DC converter -DC to AC converter -DC to DC converter -Cavity resonator -Ceramic resonator -Coaxial cable -Crystal microphone -Current limiting diode -Darlington transistor -Delay line -Globe valve -Butterfly valve -Gate valve -Ball valve -Star winding configuration -Delta winding configuration -Lab winding configuration -Wave winding configuration -Female contact -Male contact -Female plug -Male plug -Galvanometer -Synchronoscope -Varmeter -Tachometer -Normally open flow switch

About

NEC Mastery

Prepare for electrician certification exams with over 8,000 practice questions and detailed explanations. Access a comprehensive quick reference guide and 20 professional NEC calculators for on-the-job use. Track work hours with a built-in log for state board submissions.

Highlights
  • 8000+ exam-style questions
  • 20 NEC calculators
  • Quick reference guide
  • Electrician hour log
  • 2023/2024 NEC Code updates
  • Customizable study syllabus
  • Mock tests and performance tracking
Features
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Developed with insights from licensed electricians and instructors nationwide, NEC Mastery has helped thousands pass their certification exams. Built around the 2023 NEC Code with 2024 updates. Prepare for your NEC Certification Exam with the most comprehensive study tool designed for Journeyman, Master Electricians, Electrical Contractors, Maintenance and Sign Electricians, Inspectors, and Examiners. NOW IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH Every question, calculator, reference table and help article is available in both languages. Terminology follows NFPA 70, Código Eléctrico Nacional — the official Spanish edition of the NEC — so what you study matches the exam you sit. Texas TDLR offers Spanish-language electrician exams through PSI against the 2023 NEC, which is exactly the edition this app is written to. Pick your language on first launch or change it any time in Settings; the whole app switches instantly, read-aloud voice included. Quick Reference Your pocket electrician's reference with 13 categories and 100+ items — all offline: • Electrical Formulas (Ohm's Law, AC/DC power, impedance, power factor) • Ampacity Tables (NEC 310.16, temperature derating, conduit fill adjustment) • Wire Properties & Insulation Types • Conduit Fill (EMT, RMC, PVC) & Conduit Bending • Box Fill Calculations • Voltage Drop Tables & Max Distance Lookups • NEMA Plug/Receptacle Configurations • Motor FLC Tables & Branch Circuit Sizing • Grounding (EGC & GEC Sizing, Electrode Types) • Transformer Formulas & OCPD Sizing • Electrical Symbols & Unit Conversions Bookmark any reference, search by NEC article number or keyword, and jump directly to related calculators. 20 NEC Calculators Professional-grade calculators with NEC code references: Ohm's Law, Power Converter, Wire Size, Ampacity Derating, Voltage Drop, Conduit Fill, Box Fill, Breaker Sizing, EGC Size, GEC Size, Motor Circuit, Motor Feeder, Lighting Load, EV Charger Load, Residential Load, Commercial Load, Transformer OCPD, Transformer Conductor, Cover Depth, and Fault Current. Electrician Hour Log Track your apprentice or journeyman work hours: • 12 work categories and 4 sector types • Dashboard with charts and goal tracking • PDF export for state board submissions • iCloud sync across all your devices Books & Tools Curated recommendations from working electricians — code books, test instruments, hand tools, and study guides. Exams Covered - Master & Journeyman Electrician: F16, F17, G17, T17 - Residential Electrician: F18, G18, T18 - Maintenance & Sign Electricians: F19, F21, F22, F23 - Electrical Contractor: F49 - Inspectors & Examiners: E1, E2, E3 Why Choose NEC Mastery - 8,000+ exam-style questions with answers, NEC references, and detailed explanations - Fully bilingual — English and Spanish, switchable at any time - 20 professional NEC calculators for on-the-job use - Quick Reference with 100+ items — ampacity, formulas, NEMA configs, and more - Electrician hour log with iCloud sync and PDF export - Covers the 2023 NEC Code with 2024 updates - Choose your own syllabus — customize down to each individual article - Mock tests and performance tracking to simulate real exams - Instant feedback mode with explanations as you practice - Dark mode and adjustable text size Study by Chapter 1 General · 2 Wiring and Protection · 3 Wiring Methods and Materials · 4 Equipment for General Use · 5 Special Occupancies · 6 Special Equipment · 7 Special Conditions · 8 Communications Systems Who Is This App For? Apprentices and licensed electricians, residential/commercial/industrial electricians, contractors, inspectors, safety managers, engineers, and field technicians. Privacy Policy: https://www.webrichsoftware.com/privacy.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Join thousands of electricians who have passed their NEC exams with NEC Mastery.

Screenshots

Motor Control Circuits4 screens
NEC Mastery4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NEC Mastery at 80% against Motor Control Circuits's 0%. NEC Mastery also leads on price (Free vs $5.99) and rating (4.8 vs 1.0). Motor Control Circuits's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.3 vs 16). On ads 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

NEC Mastery is free to download; Motor Control Circuits costs $5.99 up front. NEC Mastery sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Motor Control Circuits asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NEC Mastery holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NEC Mastery has 165 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Motor Control Circuits's written reviews are positive against 80% of NEC Mastery's.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Motor Control Circuits versus NEC Mastery: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMotor Control CircuitsNEC Mastery
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)4.8 (165 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2165 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.3 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB127 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperForwa Elade WundeWebrich Software Limited

Customer experience

Motor Control Circuits

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

NEC Mastery

All ratings165 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.4%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Motor Control Circuits

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

NEC Mastery

Subscriptions4
  • Full Question Bank$9.991 Month
  • Full Question Bank$24.993 Months
  • Full Question Bank$39.996 Months
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  • Full Question Bank$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Motor Control Circuits free?
Motor Control Circuits costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NEC Mastery free?
NEC Mastery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Motor Control Circuits or NEC Mastery?
NEC Mastery is rated higher. Motor Control Circuits averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while NEC Mastery averages 4.8 from 165 ratings.
Do Motor Control Circuits or NEC Mastery have ads?
Neither Motor Control Circuits nor NEC Mastery shows ads.

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