Comparison

Hager vs Electrical Layout Designer

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

Head to head
About

Hager

Features
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Hager Rewards is a self-service platform where employees/members can nominate their co-workers in recognition for going above and beyond their normal job duties. The points that employees receive from these nominations can then be used for a wide variety of items, from the online catalog to retail merchandise to events such as concerts and travel.

About

Electrical Layout Designer

Design professional, code-compliant electrical layouts on your mobile device. Import floor plans, place symbols, generate NEC load calculations, and create panel schedules. This app is an all-in-one electrical design studio for on-the-go professionals.

Highlights
  • Import PDF floor plans
  • Place 79+ electrical symbols
  • Generate NEC load calculations
  • Create panel schedules
  • Offline functionality
  • Step-by-step project wizard
Features
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Design professional electrical layouts right from your iPhone or iPad — no internet required. Electrical Layout Designer is the all-in-one tool for electricians, electrical engineers, contractors, and designers who need to create code-compliant electrical plans. Import any PDF floor plan, place symbols with a tap, generate NEC load calculations instantly, and produce complete panel schedules — all from one app. Whether you're roughing in a new home, designing a commercial buildout, or preparing permit drawings, this app puts a full electrical design studio in your pocket. IMPORT & DESIGN • Import PDF floor plans from Files, email, or loud service • Place 79+ electrical symbols across 10 categories directly on your plans • Tap-to-place workflow: select a symbol, tap the plan, done • Drag to reposition, double-tap to delete, undo/redo support • Zoom and pan for precision placement on detailed blueprints • Support for multiple floor plans per project 79+ ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS IN 10 CATEGORIES • Receptacles: Duplex, GFCI, AFCI, 220V, floor, weatherproof, USB, isolated ground • Lighting: Ceiling, recessed, track, pendant, wall sconce, emergency, exit sign, LED panel • Switches: Single pole, 3-way, 4-way, dimmer, timer, occupancy sensor • Panels & Meters: Main panel, sub-panel, disconnect, transfer switch, transformer • HVAC: Air conditioner, furnace, heat pump, thermostat, exhaust fan, mini-split • Major Appliances: Range, cooktop, dishwasher, microwave, washer, dryer, water heater • Low Voltage: Data/network, TV/cable, speaker, intercom, doorbell, security camera • Fire & Safety: Smoke detector, CO detector, fire alarm, horn/strobe, sprinkler • Outdoor: Post light, landscape light, pool pump, well pump • Special: EV charger, solar panel, inverter, battery storage, generator, VFD NEC LOAD CALCULATIONS • Full NEC Article 220 Standard Method calculation engine • Optional Method (NEC 220.82/220.83) for residential • Automatic demand factors per NEC tables • General lighting, small appliance circuits, laundry, fixed appliances, HVAC, dryer, range, and motor loads • Service size recommendation with wire and conduit sizing • Detailed line-by-line breakdown with NEC article references • Visual load distribution charts PANEL SCHEDULE GENERATOR • Auto-generates complete panel schedules from your building info • Lighting circuits, small appliance circuits, laundry, dedicated appliance circuits • Two-column panel view with breaker sizes, wire gauges, conduit sizes • Load percentage indicators and phase balance display • Edit any circuit — name, breaker size, load, demand factor, wire gauge • Add spare and space circuits for future expansion • Supports single-phase and three-phase systems STEP-BY-STEP PROJECT WIZARD • Guided 7-step setup: name, dimensions, rooms, appliances, features, floor plan, review • Room templates: Typical 3BR/2BA, Studio Apartment, Small Office • Appliance templates: Standard Residential, Kitchen, Laundry • Special features: garage, pool, spa, EV charger, solar, generator, fire alarm, security EXPORT & SHARE • Export complete electrical plan packages as PDF • CSV export for load calculations and panel schedules • Share via AirDrop, email, Messages, or save to Files • Print directly to any AirPrint printer • Professional multi-page PDF with cover page, floor plans, component schedule, load calculation, panel schedule, wire schedule, and NEC code references BUILT FOR PROFESSIONALS • Works 100% offline — no internet connection needed • NEC 2023 compliant (NFPA 70) • Residential and full commercial support • Built with Apple frameworks — fast, private, no data leaves your device • In-app help guide with detailed instructions for every feature Perfect for electrical contractors bidding jobs, engineers preparing permit packages, apprentices learning load calculations, inspectors reviewing plans, and homeowners planning renovations. Download Electrical Layout Designer today and take your electrical design work mobile.

Screenshots

Hager4 screens
Electrical Layout Designer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hager at Free against Electrical Layout Designer's $5.99. Hager also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Hager is free to download; Electrical Layout Designer costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Hager versus Electrical Layout Designer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHagerElectrical Layout Designer
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarltonOne EngagementYuhsiu Lai

In-app purchases

None

Hager

No in-app purchases

None

Electrical Layout Designer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hager free?
Hager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Electrical Layout Designer free?
Electrical Layout Designer costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hager or Electrical Layout Designer have ads?
Neither Hager nor Electrical Layout Designer shows ads.

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