AIPanelSchedules vs Panel Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AIPanelSchedules
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PanelScanner turns real world electrical panel schedule PDFs into clean structured data fast. Built by a commercial electrical foreman with decades of field experience PanelScanner is designed for electricians foremen and project managers who are tired of retyping panel schedules from messy drawings. Import a panel schedule PDF scan it with AI and get organized editable panel data you can actually use. PanelScanner allows you to import panel schedule PDFs directly from your device automatically detect and parse panel schedules using AI extract panel headers and circuit tables into structured data edit and correct results inside the app generate clean Excel exports for sharing or record keeping and store projects securely in the cloud so they are available across devices. The app is built for the field with no clutter and no unnecessary steps. It is designed for real construction drawings not perfect PDFs. Workflows are fast and intentional and include clear warnings and confirmations before scans to prevent mistakes. PanelScanner is smart without being complicated. It does not try to redesign your workflow. It simply removes one of the most frustrating parts of it. Scan once review export and you are done. Projects are cloud backed and reliable. Files and results persist even if the app is closed. The system is designed to scale from small jobs to larger projects. PanelScanner is currently focused on panel schedules only because doing one thing well beats doing many things poorly. If you work with electrical drawings and want cleaner data with less effort PanelScanner was built for you.
Panel Manager
Streamline electrical panel scheduling directly from your mobile device. Quickly add circuit details, automatically calculate loads, and generate professional PDF reports for permits and inspections. Collaborate with your crew in real-time without needing individual accounts.
- Real-time load calculation
- Automatic space assignment
- 1-phase and 3-phase support
- Crew project sharing
- PDF export for permits
- Compact door label generation
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Panel Manager — Electrical Panel Schedules The fastest way to build and manage electrical panel schedules on the jobsite. No laptop. No paper. Just your phone. PANEL SCHEDULES Add circuits with breaker size, poles, phase, and load. Panel Manager auto-assigns spaces, calculates phase loads, and flags overloads in real time. Supports 1-phase and 3-phase panels. CREW SHARING Create a free account and share any project with your crew using a 6-character code. They download the schedule instantly — no account required to join. PDF EXPORT Export a full-size panel schedule PDF for permits and inspections, or a compact door label for the panel pocket. PANEL MANAGER PRO One-time purchase. Unlimited projects and panels, crew sharing, PDF export with company branding. No subscription. No ads. panelmngr.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: AIPanelSchedules at daily against Panel Manager's every 9 days. Panel Manager's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.1). 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
Both are free to download. AIPanelSchedules sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Panel Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
AIPanelSchedules ships an update daily, Panel Manager every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AIPanelSchedules | Panel Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kenneth Riendeau | MICHAEL ANTHONY SLOCUM JR |
In-app purchases
AIPanelSchedules
- Credits 1$9.99
- 3 Credits$19.99
- 10 Credits$69.99
Panel Manager
- Panel Manager Pro$9.99
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