Comparison

ModScan vs Substation Short Circuit

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

Head to head
About

ModScan

Features
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iPhone version of popular Windows application ModScan, (ModScan32, ModScan64). Developed over twenty years ago, ModScan has become an industry standard for trouble-shooting and verification of modbus networks due to its simplicity and reliability. Connects wirelessly to your modbus network.

About

Substation Short Circuit

This app assists electrical engineers and technicians in estimating fault current for equipment specification. It calculates various fault current values and compares them against equipment ratings, also providing conductor data and saving calculation history.

Highlights
  • Fault current estimation
  • Equipment rating comparison
  • Conductor ampacity table
  • Save and load calculations
  • iCloud sync
  • English and Spanish support
Features
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Substation Short Circuit helps electrical engineers and technicians estimate available fault current before specifying equipment. Enter system voltage, transformer kVA and impedance, cable length and size, fault type, and X/R ratio. With one tap, get: • Symmetrical fault current • Asymmetrical fault current • Peak current • Interrupting rating • Base current and total cable-system impedance Then check the equipment. Compare circuit breaker current and interrupting ratings, fuse ratings, and cable ampacity against the calculation. The app flags equipment as adequate or inadequate so you can identify potential issues before specifying gear. Need conductor data for the same job? Browse the built-in ampacity table for copper and aluminum conductors, common insulation types, temperature settings, and free-air or raceway conditions. View resistance and reactance, then copy conductor details when needed. Save calculations with a description, search saved jobs later, and load them back into the calculator. Optional iCloud sync keeps saved calculations available across your Apple devices. Built for the field and office: • English and Spanish • iPhone and iPad • Light and Dark appearance • No ads Substation Short Circuit is a calculation aid and is not a substitute for a licensed short-circuit study, applicable codes, manufacturer data, or professional engineering judgment.

Screenshots

ModScan4 screens
Substation Short Circuit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Substation Short Circuit at $12.99 against ModScan's $19.99. On ads, in-app purchases, 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

ModScan costs $19.99 and Substation Short Circuit $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
ModScan versus Substation Short Circuit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModScanSubstation Short Circuit
Price$19.99$12.99 — better
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperWINPASO INCNortheastern Software Services LLC

In-app purchases

None

ModScan

No in-app purchases

None

Substation Short Circuit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ModScan free?
ModScan costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Substation Short Circuit free?
Substation Short Circuit costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ModScan or Substation Short Circuit have ads?
Neither ModScan nor Substation Short Circuit shows ads.

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