Comparison

NEMA Guide vs ElectricianPro NEC

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

Head to head
About

NEMA Guide

Quickly identify and cross-reference NEMA plug and receptacle configurations with detailed illustrations and specifications. This tool streamlines the process for electricians and electrical professionals by allowing searches by NEMA number or filtering by various electrical parameters.

Highlights
  • Identify NEMA plug and receptacle configurations
  • Search by NEMA number
  • Filter by voltage, amperage, phase, poles, wires, and grounding
  • View matching configurations instantly
  • Over 170 configuration illustrations
  • Detailed specifications for each configuration
  • Offline data storage
Features
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Use the NEMA Guide app to quickly identify and cross-reference NEMA plug and receptacle configurations—a must-have tool for electricians and electrical professionals on the job. Whether you're trying to identify an unknown plug or need to confirm the right receptacle for a specific application, this app streamlines the process. Simply search by NEMA number or filter by voltage, amperage, phase, poles, wires, and grounding type to view all matching results. With illustrations and detailed specs for each configuration, to save you time and avoid guesswork on-site. Features: - Search by NEMA configuration number. - Filter by voltage, amperage, phase, poles, wires, and grounding. - Instantly view matching plug and receptacle configurations. - Over 170 high-quality configuration illustrations. - Tap to view detailed specs for each configuration. - Cross-reference plugs and receptacles with ease. - Data is stored locally for quick use in the field or on the job-site.

About

ElectricianPro NEC

Features
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ElectricianPro is the pocket toolbox for electricians working under the National Electrical Code (NEC). On iPhone and iPad. CIRCUIT SIMULATOR • Build circuits by tapping: 39 elements, each named in your language • 17 explained example circuits: residential, HVAC, commercial and industrial • Power and control split into labeled bands so you see what commands what • Start-stop with seal-in, reversing starter with interlock, lighting contactor • HVAC: thermostat, transformer, contactor, condensing unit • Three-way, four-way, relays, transformers, range, dryer, subpanels • Real simulation: voltages, currents, short circuits and protection trips • Siri and Shortcuts integration: ask it to open or simulate a circuit JOB ESTIMATES • Line item catalog with Florida reference prices and installation hours • Materials in detail: cable, boxes, receptacles, breakers, connectors • Labor split between journeyman and helper, plus overhead, profit and tax • Estimated time in hours and days based on your crew size • Everything editable: adjust every price to what your supplier charges you • Share the estimate as a PDF with your client NEC CALCULATORS • Dwelling load (NEC 220.82) and commercial load (NEC 220 Part III) • Panel, main breaker, feeder and recommended space selection • Ohm's Law, wire size with °C/°F, voltage drop with automatic conductor sizes • Motors (NEC 430), power/energy, conduit fill and box fill with a fits/doesn't-fit verdict • Unit converter (AWG to mm², feet to meters, HP to kW) • Presets for your frequent setups and history with PDF export JOB TOOLS • Inspection checklists (rough-in and final) with code references • Panel directory: fill in circuits and share the label as PDF (NEC 408.4) • Job notes with photos, organized by project CONDUIT BENDING • 90°, offset, 3-point and 4-point saddles for EMT/IMC/RMC, with videos LOW VOLTAGE AND COMMUNICATIONS • Illustrated NEC guide (Art. 725, 760, 770, 800-830 and more) with cable tables • Materials catalog with photos: what each one is and where it is allowed • HVAC thermostat wiring: every letter explained, plus a smart thermostat guide • RJ45 with color diagram, DMX512 addressing with a DIP switch simulator REFERENCE • Plan symbols (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, architectural) • Ampacity and motor tables, color codes • AI material identification from a photo (requires your own Anthropic API key) • NEC adoption status updates for Florida Everything works offline except the material scanner. Bilingual Spanish/English. NOTICE: ElectricianPro is an educational reference tool. It does not replace the judgment of a licensed electrician, the official printed code, or approval from the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

Screenshots

NEMA Guide4 screens
ElectricianPro NEC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NEMA Guide at none against ElectricianPro NEC's 1. On price, ads, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ElectricianPro NEC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NEMA Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
NEMA Guide versus ElectricianPro NEC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNEMA GuideElectricianPro NEC
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRed Zepp LLCDayron Pena Ciara

In-app purchases

None

NEMA Guide

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ElectricianPro NEC

One-time1
  • Journeyman Study$9.99

Questions

Is NEMA Guide free?
NEMA Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ElectricianPro NEC free?
ElectricianPro NEC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NEMA Guide or ElectricianPro NEC have ads?
Neither NEMA Guide nor ElectricianPro NEC shows ads.

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