Comparison

Electrical Panel Designer vs TAB CAD

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

Head to head
About

Electrical Panel Designer

Design and assemble electrical panels with a comprehensive tool for electricians, designers, and homeowners. Create detailed wiring diagrams, route wires, and manage projects locally on your device. Features include a vast library of components and customizable labeling for clear documentation.

Highlights
  • Electrical panel assembly
  • Wire routing
  • Device library
  • Circuit breaker and busbar components
  • Customizable text labels
  • Offline project management
Features
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Assemble an electrical panel, route wires, and save projects directly on your device. The app is suitable for electricians, installers, designers, and anyone who assembles or plans panels for an apartment, house, or small facility. Main features - Canvas with zoom and pan - Device library - Circuit breakers, RCDs, RCBOs, voltage relays, socket - PE and N busbars - Connecting busbar for breakers - DIN rails of various lengths - Marking icons for rooms and loads - Text labels with adjustable size, width, and style - Colored wires with selectable thickness - Step-by-step wire routing using arrow buttons - Grid snapping for a neat layout Project management - Save, rename, and delete projects - Quick access to the last opened project - All data is stored locally on the device Who is it for - Electricians and panel installers - Students and professionals - Homeowners who want to document their electrical panel The app works offline and without ads Write to sergeivapps@gmail.com or leave a review about what else you want to see in the app. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

TAB CAD

Features
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**TAB CAD** is the next-generation mobile CAD and technical drawing application designed for surveying engineers, architects, civil engineers, cadastre specialists, and construction site professionals. Open, inspect, and edit your NCZ, DXF, and coordinate files quickly in the field or at the office without being tied to desktop software. ### KEY FEATURES: • **Advanced CAD & Drawing Tools:** Create points, lines, polygons, and text objects, or edit existing technical drawings effortlessly. • **Broad File Format Support:** - NCZ and DXF files - Point & Coordinate files (.NCN, .TXT) - Excel Coordinate Lists (.XLS, .XLSX) • **Layer Management:** Hide, lock, and manage colors and line types of layers in your projects with a single tap. Simplify complex drawings to focus only on the layers you need. • **Measurement & Area Calculation:** Instantly perform precise distance, perimeter, and area calculations directly on the ground or over your drawings. • **Offline & Local-First Architecture:** View and edit your drawings without requiring an internet connection. Your data is never uploaded to external servers; it is stored securely on your local device. • **Easy Export & Sharing:** Instantly share your projects with colleagues via email, messaging apps, cloud storage, or AirDrop. --- ### WHO IS IT FOR? - Surveying & Cadastre Engineers and Technicians - Site Supervisors & Field Engineers - Civil Engineers & Architects - Real Estate Appraisers - Urban Planners & Infrastructure Teams --- ### Subscriptions & Legal Information: • **Terms of Use (EULA):** https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • **Privacy Policy:** https://tabgis.com/tab-cad/privacy-policy • **Support:** https://tabgis.com/contact

Screenshots

Electrical Panel Designer4 screens
TAB CAD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TAB CAD at daily against Electrical Panel Designer's weekly. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Electrical Panel Designer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year and TAB CAD sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Electrical Panel Designer ships an update weekly, TAB CAD daily. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Electrical Panel Designer versus TAB CAD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElectrical Panel DesignerTAB CAD
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSergey VavaevTayfun Dincer

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Electrical Panel Designer

Subscriptions1
  • 1-Year Premium$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime access$14.99
3 purchases

TAB CAD

Subscriptions2
  • Aylık Premium3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Yıllık Premium3 Days trial$84.991 Year
One-time1
  • lifetime$124.99

Questions

Is Electrical Panel Designer free?
Electrical Panel Designer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TAB CAD free?
TAB CAD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Electrical Panel Designer or TAB CAD have ads?
Neither Electrical Panel Designer nor TAB CAD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Electrical Panel Designer or TAB CAD?
Electrical Panel Designer ships an update weekly, and TAB CAD daily. Most recently, Electrical Panel Designer was updated on November 9, 2026 and TAB CAD on November 5, 2026.

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