Comparison

Microcloud vs Wire Size & Ampacity Calc

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

Head to head
About

Microcloud

Features
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The application includes functions such as user login and registration, quick creation of power stations, quick creation of collectors and distribution networks, viewing of power station summary and details, equipment list and details, work order list and details, alarm list and details, etc. It supports two modes of Light & Dark. The interface is simple and clear, providing 7x24 hours of data monitoring services.

About

Wire Size & Ampacity Calc

Features
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Size conductors the way the code book does β€” without flipping pages. Pick NEC or IEC, enter the load, set the real conditions, and read the minimum conductor size on one screen. WHAT IT DOES - NEC (NFPA 70) Table 310.16 ampacities: copper and aluminum, 60/75/90 Β°C columns, 14 AWG to 500 kcmil - IEC 60364-5-52 method C ampacities: copper, PVC or XLPE, 1.5 to 300 mmΒ² - Ambient-temperature correction and grouping adjustment applied automatically - 125 % continuous-load design current - Suggested breaker from the standard ladder, small-conductor caps included - Pro: full derating breakdown, conduit-fill summary (NEC Ch. 9 Table 1), voltage-drop cross-check, history and one-page PDF export BUILT FOR THE FIELD Big glove-friendly keys, an Outdoor Bright theme for direct sunlight, and everything works offline. PRIVACY Everything stays on your phone. No account, no ads, no tracking. A planning aid, not a substitute for the code β€” always confirm results with your local code authority and the current edition. PRO UNLOCKS: both NEC and IEC standards, full derating detail, conduit fill, voltage-drop checks, history and PDF export. Available as an auto-renewable subscription (monthly or yearly) or a one-time Lifetime purchase. β€”β€”β€” Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://hdappstudio.com/wiresize/privacy/

Screenshots

Microcloud4 screens
Wire Size & Ampacity Calc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Microcloud at none against Wire Size & Ampacity Calc's 3. Microcloud also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Wire Size & Ampacity Calc's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Wire Size & Ampacity Calc sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Microcloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Microcloud ships an update every 6 months, Wire Size & Ampacity Calc every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Microcloud versus Wire Size & Ampacity Calc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicrocloudWire Size & Ampacity Calc
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size53 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShanghai Raymon IoT Technology Co., Ltd.HD YAPIMCILIK VE TEKNOLOJI ITHALAT IHRACAT TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI

In-app purchases

None

Microcloud

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Wire Size & Ampacity Calc

Subscriptions2
  • WireSize Pro β€” Monthly$2.991 Month
  • WireSize Pro β€” Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • WireSize Pro β€” Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Microcloud free?
Microcloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wire Size & Ampacity Calc free?
Wire Size & Ampacity Calc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Microcloud or Wire Size & Ampacity Calc have ads?
Neither Microcloud nor Wire Size & Ampacity Calc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Microcloud or Wire Size & Ampacity Calc?
Microcloud ships an update every 6 months, and Wire Size & Ampacity Calc every 2 months. Most recently, Microcloud was updated on October 10, 2026 and Wire Size & Ampacity Calc on October 6, 2026.

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