Monitoring Pro vs WireCalculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Monitoring Pro
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Alarm Watch - Take control of your alarm system wherever you are in the world! View the status of your home and business alarms from your iPhone View recent events in real time. Find out who has been using the alarm, and when Set or Unset the alarm Multiple alarm systems are viewable and controllable from one account Interact with the monitoring station during any alarm activations Change closing time of your business when working late to prevent the monitoring station from disturbing you when working late Notify the monitoring station when you are going to work outside of normal business hours The application now includes a mobile panic alarm which sends the monitoring station your GPS coordinates during an emergency Notifications of alarm activations directly to your phone where you can respond by choosing to send the guard or type in a note for the monitoring team to read Functionality of the application requires that the alarm system is monitored by an affiliate of AlarmWatch. To set or Unset your alarm through the application, a special control module must be installed. Available for New Zealand alarm systems only (Ask your alarm installer, or visit www.alarmwatch.co.nz to learn more about these services).
WireCalculator
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Simplify your 12V electrical projects with WireCalculator! Whether youβre building a campervan, upgrading your 4WD setup, or wiring a custom vehicle, WireCalculator helps you determine the correct wire gauge and fuse size for your 12V circuits β safely and easily. Key Features: - Instantly calculate wire gauge based on current, distance, and voltage drop - Automatically suggests the right fuse size for protection - Designed for 12V DC systems (perfect for campers, 4WDs, boats, and DIY setups) - Uses standard wire sizing tables for reliable results Who itβs for: - Auto electricians - Campervan and RV builders - Off-grid enthusiasts - 4WD adventurers - DIYers and hobbyists Avoid guesswork and ensure your 12V circuits are safe and efficient with WireCalculator β your go-to tool for mobile power planning.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Monitoring Pro at none against WireCalculator's shown. WireCalculator's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Monitoring Pro ships an update monthly, WireCalculator every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Monitoring Pro | WireCalculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | New Zealand Computing Solutions | nomis-development |
In-app purchases
Monitoring Pro
No in-app purchases
WireCalculator
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do Monitoring Pro or WireCalculator have ads?
Which is updated more often, Monitoring Pro or WireCalculator?
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