Comparison

Generac Field Pro vs Electrical Load Calc NEC

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

Head to head
About

Generac Field Pro

Streamline the installation, servicing, and registration of energy systems. Features guided workflows, smart firmware updates, and comprehensive diagnostics for efficient system management.

Highlights
  • Guided commissioning workflow
  • Smart firmware updates
  • Full system testing
  • Product diagnostics
  • In-app activation and registration
Features
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Commission and service Generac energy systems fast. One app for guided installs, system tests, diagnostics, and instant registration across compatible platforms. In the app, installers will find: Guided Commissioning Workflow: Step-by-step commissioning ensures smooth onboarding and streamlined commissioning across all compatible systems. Smart Firmware Updates: Apply fast firmware updates directly from Field Pro and reduce total installation time. Full System Testing: Verify system health and performance with a full suite of validation tools. Product Diagnostics: Troubleshoot with confidence, with full system performance and health information. In-app Activation: Finalize installation with a few taps—register warranty and activate products seamlessly from your device.

About

Electrical Load Calc NEC

Calculate residential electrical service sizes accurately using NEC standards. This tool provides step-by-step breakdowns, references official articles, and supports multiple NEC editions for electricians and engineers.

Highlights
  • NEC 220.82 Optional Method calculations
  • Support for NEC 2023 and NEC 2026
  • Step-by-step breakdown with article references
  • Appliance presets and custom entry
  • Service size recommendations
  • PASS/FAIL check against panel capacity
Features
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NEC residential electrical load calculator for electricians, contractors, and electrical engineers. Size electrical services with confidence using the NEC 220.82 Optional Method and updated NEC 2026 Article 120 demand factors. Works 100% offline on the job site. Enter dwelling square footage, pick appliances from presets, and get a permit-ready service-size recommendation in seconds - with a full step-by-step breakdown and NEC article references on every line. Switch between NEC 2023 and NEC 2026 instantly to see how the new rules change your load. LOAD CALCULATION FEATURES: - NEC 220.82 Optional Method for dwelling units - NEC 2026 Article 120 support (load calc sections renumbered 220.x to 120.x) - Toggle between NEC 2023 and NEC 2026 in one tap - Step-by-step breakdown with NEC article references per line - Heating and A/C per 220.82(C): A/C and heat pump compressor at 100%, supplemental heat at 65%, electric space heating at 65% (under 4 units) or 40% (4 or more units) - EVSE per edition: 2023 as general load per 220.57 and 220.82(B) with 7,200 VA minimum; 2026 at 100% per 120.82(D) - Service size from standard ratings: 100A, 125A, 150A, 200A, 225A, 300A, 400A, 600A - PASS/FAIL check against existing panel capacity - 29 common appliance presets with VA ratings - Custom appliance entry for any load - General lighting auto-calculated from square footage per 220.41 - Small appliance and laundry circuits added per 220.52 - HVAC non-coincident load handling (heating vs cooling) - EV charger support (Level 2: 32A, 40A, 48A) APPLIANCE PRESETS INCLUDED: - Electric range and oven (8,000-16,000 VA) - Clothes dryer (5,000-5,500 VA) - Water heater (4,500 VA) - Heat pump (2-5 ton) and central AC (2-5 ton) - Supplemental heat strips (5 kW, 10 kW) for heat pump systems - EV charger Level 2 (7,680-11,520 VA) - Dishwasher, disposal, microwave - Pool pump, hot tub, well pump - And more - or enter custom VA values PRO FEATURES (one-time purchase): - No ads - clean interface for professionals - Save calculation history by job or address - Export permit-ready PDF with full load breakdown - Dark theme support NEC 2026 UPDATES COVERED: - General lighting reduced to 2 VA/sq ft (was 3 VA/sq ft) - First tier demand reduced to 8,000 VA (was 10,000 VA) - EV chargers at 100% demand factor per 120.82(D) - Article 220 relocated to Article 120 (220.82 is now 120.82) HOW IT WORKS: 1. Enter dwelling square footage 2. Select NEC edition (2023 or 2026) 3. Add appliances from presets or custom entry 4. See total demand in amps with NEC article references 5. Get recommended service size instantly NEC ARTICLE REFERENCES: Every calculation line shows the exact NEC article reference (for example "NEC 220.82(B)" or "NEC 2026 120.82(D)"). Verify every step against the official NEC code book, build trust with inspectors, and prep for the electrical exam. PERFECT FOR: - Licensed electricians sizing residential services daily - Electrical apprentices studying for journeyman exams - Electrical contractors bidding residential and light commercial jobs - Electrical engineers and designers - Panel upgrade assessments - EV charger installation planning - New construction load calculations - Permit applications and plan review OFFLINE AND PRIVACY: - Works 100% offline - no internet needed on the job site - No account required - No data collection - your calculations stay on your device - Encrypted local storage for saved jobs Simplify residential load calculations on the job site.

Screenshots

Generac Field Pro4 screens
Electrical Load Calc NEC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Generac Field Pro at Free against Electrical Load Calc NEC's $0.99. Generac Field Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (26 vs 4). Electrical Load Calc NEC's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). On rating, ads and device support 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

Generac Field Pro is free to download; Electrical Load Calc NEC costs $0.99 up front. Electrical Load Calc NEC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Generac Field Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.1 for Generac Field Pro against 3.0 for Electrical Load Calc NEC. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Generac Field Pro has 26 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Generac Field Pro ships an update fortnightly, Electrical Load Calc NEC every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Generac Field Pro versus Electrical Load Calc NEC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGenerac Field ProElectrical Load Calc NEC
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.1 (26 ratings) — better3.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews11.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better4
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#199 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB34 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGenerac Power Systems, Inc.Rizvan Adzhoian

Customer experience

Generac Field Pro

All ratings26 ratings
Positive46.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative46.2%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative77.8%

Electrical Load Calc NEC

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Generac Field Pro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Electrical Load Calc NEC

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$2.99

Questions

Is Generac Field Pro free?
Generac Field Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Electrical Load Calc NEC free?
Electrical Load Calc NEC costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Generac Field Pro or Electrical Load Calc NEC?
Generac Field Pro is rated higher. Generac Field Pro averages 3.1 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Electrical Load Calc NEC averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Generac Field Pro or Electrical Load Calc NEC have ads?
Neither Generac Field Pro nor Electrical Load Calc NEC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Generac Field Pro or Electrical Load Calc NEC?
Generac Field Pro ships an update fortnightly, and Electrical Load Calc NEC every 3 days. Most recently, Generac Field Pro was updated on October 14, 2026 and Electrical Load Calc NEC on October 18, 2026.

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