CableCalc BS7671 vs RET Master
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CableCalc BS7671
This application performs comprehensive electrical cable calculations compliant with BS7671:2018(2024) standards. It checks for voltage drop, disconnection time, fault current, and overload data, generating detailed PDF reports. Supports single and three-phase calculations for various circuit types and includes extensive cable databases.
- BS7671:2018(2024) compliant calculations
- Voltage drop, disconnection time, fault current checks
- Single and three-phase calculations
- Radial, ring, and sub main circuits
- Detailed PDF report generation
- Extensive cable and protective device database
- Correction factor application
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CableCalc BS7671 is a cable evaluation program fully compliant with BS7671:2018(2024) Requirements for Electrical Installations IEE Wiring Regulations 18th Edition based on IEC/CENELEC Standards. Following the success of previous releases of CableCalc BS7671 over the past 20 years, CableCalc BS7671 has been re-designed for the iPad to provide a intuitive user interface with all the comprehensive features of the Windows software. CableCalc BS7671 will calculate and check for voltage drop, disconnection time, fault current, earth fault data, overload and short circuit data and will produce a detailed print-out for each calculation in PDF format which can be printed to an AirPort compatible printer or emailed. CableCalc BS7671 will perform both single and three-phase calculations for radial, ring and sub main circuits. CableCalc includes a full database of copper cables and generic protective devices and allows you to complete all information relevant to the calculation including any applicable correction factors for temperature, grouping etc. Energy let through values can be entered and calculations can be saved to load back in later. Cable types include: 70°C PVC Armoured & Non Armoured multicore & singles, Twin & earth, 6491x & 6181y Singles 90°C LSF Armoured singles & multicore, 6491b & 6181 Singles, Twin & earth, Flat 3 core & earth 90°C XLPE Armoured & Non Armoured singles & Multicore, 6491b & 6181xy singles FP100, FP200, FP200 Flex, FP400 and Fireforce PH30 Fire rated MICC PVC Sheath/Bare, Heavy & Light Duty CY, SY, YY 70°C PVC Flexible cable, 105°C Tri-Rated singles 60 & 90°C Rubber insulated flexible cable CableCalc is available in the english language only and all cable sizes are metric (mm). BS7671 is the standard for wiring regulations in the United Kingdom.
RET Master
This application enables wireless monitoring, control, and diagnostics for base station antennas. It connects to a RET Master unit to manage devices like Remote Electrical Tilt actuators and Tower Mounted Amplifiers.
- Wireless monitoring
- Antenna control
- Diagnostic capabilities
- RET actuator management
- TMA integration
- CommScope SmartBeam support
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The RET Master app connects wirelessly with a RET Master unit to provide monitor, control, and diagnostic capability of base station antennas equipped with AISG-compliant Remote Electrical Tilt (RET) actuators, Tower Mounted Amplifiers (TMAs), and CommScope SmartBeam devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: RET Master at 100% against CableCalc BS7671's 50%. RET Master also leads on price (Free vs $149.99) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 23 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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
RET Master is free to download; CableCalc BS7671 costs $149.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CableCalc BS7671 ships an update every 23 months, RET Master every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 6, 2026 and June 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CableCalc BS7671 | RET Master |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 9.3 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Castline Systems | CommScope, Inc. |
Customer experience
CableCalc BS7671
RET Master
In-app purchases
CableCalc BS7671
No in-app purchases
RET Master
No in-app purchases
Questions
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