Comparison

Electrical Toolkit by HCP vs Electrical Load Calc NEC

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

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About

Electrical Toolkit by HCP

This comprehensive mobile toolkit provides electricians and professionals with essential calculations, NEC-compliant tools, and field utilities. It offers features for conduit bending, fill calculations, load analysis, and various electrical calculators, all designed for speed and clarity.

Highlights
  • Conduit bending calculations
  • NEC-compliant conduit fill
  • Residential load calculations
  • Power and Ohm's Law calculators
  • Wire sizing and voltage drop
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Transform your electrical work with the most comprehensive mobile toolkit designed specifically for electricians and electrical professionals. This powerful app puts essential calculations, NEC-compliant tools, and field-tested utilities right in your pocket. Conduit Bending Mastery• Offset Calculator: Perfect bends every time with precise measurements • 90-Degree Bends: Calculate stub-ups, kicks, and compound angles • Three & Four-Point Saddles: Navigate obstacles with professional precision • Rolling Offsets: Master complex bends with step-by-step guidance • Conduit Dimensions: Complete reference tables for EMT and RMC NEC-Compliant Conduit Fill • Real-Time Compliance: Instant NEC code compliance checking • Multiple Conductor Types: THWN, THHN, XHHW, and more • Smart Calculations: Automatic derating and fill percentage calculations • Professional Reports: Generate detailed conduit fill reports Residential Load Calculator • Optional Method Calculations: Complete NEC Article 220 compliance • Equipment Database: Extensive library of common electrical equipment • Load Analysis: Detailed breakdown of general, heating, and cooling loads • PDF Reports: Professional load calculations you can share with inspectors Comprehensive Electrical Calculators • Power Conversions: Seamlessly convert between amps, volts, watts, kilowatts, horsepower, and KVA • Ohm's Law Calculator: Instantly solve for voltage, current, power, and resistance • Wire Sizing: Determine minimum wire size based on ampacity requirements with NEC compliance • Voltage Drop Calculator: Precise calculations for single and three-phase systems • Power Factor Calculator: Optimize electrical efficiency with accurate power factor calculations Professional Features • Recently Used Tools: Quick access to your most-used calculators • Offline Capable: All calculations work without internet connection • Clean Interface: Intuitive design that works with work gloves • Instant Results: No waiting - calculations update in real-time• PDF Reports: Professional load calculations you can share with inspectors • Professional Accuracy: Field-tested formulas trusted by thousands of electricians Perfect for: • Licensed Electricians • Electrical Contractors• Electrical Engineers • Apprentices and Students • Electrical Inspectors • Maintenance Technicians Built for speed. Designed for clarity. This app helps you save time, reduce mistakes, and get the job done right—whether you’re a seasoned pro or a new apprentice.

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

Electrical Toolkit by HCP4 screens
Electrical Load Calc NEC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Electrical Toolkit by HCP at Free against Electrical Load Calc NEC's $0.99. Electrical Toolkit by HCP also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Electrical Load Calc NEC's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Electrical Toolkit by HCP holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Electrical Toolkit by HCP has 78 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Electrical Toolkit by HCP ships an update every 8 days, Electrical Load Calc NEC every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Electrical Toolkit by HCP versus Electrical Load Calc NEC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElectrical Toolkit by HCPElectrical Load Calc NEC
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.6 (78 ratings) — better3.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings78 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB34 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCodefied Inc.Rizvan Adzhoian

Customer experience

Electrical Toolkit by HCP

All ratings68 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Electrical Load Calc NEC

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

In-app purchases

None

Electrical Toolkit by HCP

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Electrical Load Calc NEC

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$2.99

Questions

Is Electrical Toolkit by HCP free?
Electrical Toolkit by HCP 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, Electrical Toolkit by HCP or Electrical Load Calc NEC?
Electrical Toolkit by HCP is rated higher. Electrical Toolkit by HCP averages 4.6 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while Electrical Load Calc NEC averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.
Do Electrical Toolkit by HCP or Electrical Load Calc NEC have ads?
Neither Electrical Toolkit by HCP nor Electrical Load Calc NEC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Electrical Toolkit by HCP or Electrical Load Calc NEC?
Electrical Toolkit by HCP ships an update every 8 days, and Electrical Load Calc NEC every 3 days. Most recently, Electrical Toolkit by HCP was updated on October 24, 2026 and Electrical Load Calc NEC on October 24, 2026.

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