Comparison

I&C Tech Tools vs CurrentMate

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

Head to head
About

I&C Tech Tools

This app offers essential calculation tools for instrumentation and control technicians and engineers. It provides free access to basic tools, with advanced calculators available through a one-time in-app purchase or subscription.

Highlights
  • Basic instrumentation calculations
  • Free access to selected tools
  • Advanced calculators via in-app purchase
  • Practical reference tools
  • Ongoing improvements and updates
Features
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Instrumentation and control calculation tools for technicians and engineers. Some tools require an in-app purchase. I&C Tech Tool provides practical instrumentation and control calculation tools designed for field technicians, engineers, and students You can use selected tools for free. Advanced calculators and professional tools are available with a one-time in-app purchase. Features include: • Basic instrumentation calculations • Free access to selected tools • Advanced calculators available with in-app purchase • Practical reference tools for field use • Ongoing improvements and updates Some features require an in-app purchase. Free tools are available to preview before purchasing full access. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/ictechtool/home

About

CurrentMate

This app provides electricians with essential tools for quick calculations and references on the job. It includes calculators for Ohm's Law, wire sizing, voltage drop, and conduit fill, along with conduit bending guides and quick reference tables. Designed for speed and offline use, it aims to streamline field work.

Highlights
  • Ohm's Law calculator
  • Wire sizing and voltage drop calculations
  • Conduit fill and bending tools
  • Quick reference tables
  • Offline functionality
  • Fast and easy to use
Features
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CurrentMate is a simple, fast tool built for electricians who just need answers quick, all in one spot. No clutter, just the stuff you actually use on the job. Calculators: Ohm's Law calculator Construction Calculator Wire sizing (continuous & non-continuous loads) Voltage drop (single & three phase) Transformer KVA wire sizing EGC / GEC / bonding Conduit fill (multiple wire sizes supported) Box fill (multiple wire sizes supported) Conduit Bending: 90° stub 90° Back-to-back Kick 90° Offsets Parallel offsets Rolling offsets 3 bend saddles 4 bend saddles Quick References: 3-phase circuit colors Ampacity table (75°C focused) Offset multipliers 90° bending reference (deduct & shrink) Rigid precut & thread formula RJ45 wiring (T568A / T568B) Built to be fast, offline, and easy to use in the field. Important: CurrentMate is a reference tool designed to support electricians in the field. It does not replace the NEC, local codes, or professional judgment. Results should always be verified before performing work. Use of this app is at your own risk.

Screenshots

I&C Tech Tools3 screens
CurrentMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: I&C Tech Tools at Free against CurrentMate's $4.99. CurrentMate's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, 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

I&C Tech Tools is free to download; CurrentMate costs $4.99 up front. I&C Tech Tools sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. CurrentMate asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CurrentMate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CurrentMate has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

I&C Tech Tools ships an update every 4 days, CurrentMate every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on June 30, 2026 and July 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
I&C Tech Tools versus CurrentMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterI&C Tech ToolsCurrentMate
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB38 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLONNIE DALE RAWLSMatthew Coloma

In-app purchases

2 purchases

I&C Tech Tools

Subscriptions2
  • I&C Tech Tools - Monthly Access$4.991 Month
  • I&C Tech Tools - Yearly$49.991 Year
None

CurrentMate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is I&C Tech Tools free?
I&C Tech Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CurrentMate free?
CurrentMate costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, I&C Tech Tools or CurrentMate?
CurrentMate is rated higher. I&C Tech Tools averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while CurrentMate averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do I&C Tech Tools or CurrentMate have ads?
Neither I&C Tech Tools nor CurrentMate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, I&C Tech Tools or CurrentMate?
I&C Tech Tools ships an update every 4 days, and CurrentMate every 6 days. Most recently, I&C Tech Tools was updated on June 30, 2026 and CurrentMate on July 22, 2026.

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