Speedcert vs StandbyCalc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Speedcert
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SpeedCert helps electricians and contractors create, manage and share UK electrical and safety certificates on iPhone and iPad. Complete EICR, EIC, Minor Works, PAT and many more certificate types with guided workflows, professional PDFs and optional offline access so you can work on site without a reliable signal. Manage clients and installations, capture signatures and photos, and sync across devices when you are back online. Built for UK compliance workflows including BS 7671, with team features and integrations for growing businesses.
StandbyCalc
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StandbyCalc is the fastest way to calculate standby battery requirements for UK fire and intruder alarm systems. Built for engineers, by engineers. Enter your quiescent and alarm currents, select your system grade or category, and get an instant answer โ including which standard battery size you need. SUPPORTS: - Intruder alarms โ BS EN 50131 / BS 9263, Grades 1-4 - Fire alarms โ BS 5839-1:2025, Categories L, M, and P - Standalone PSUs โ custom standby and alarm periods FREE FEATURES: - All battery calculations - All standards and grades - Save unlimited calculations - Standard battery size recommendations PRO UPGRADE (one-time purchase): - iCloud backup across devices - PDF reports with full formula working - Add your company logo and branding - Share reports via email, AirDrop, or Files - Professional compliance documentation Compliant with NSI and SSAIB requirements. Calculations per BS 9263 Annex C and BS 5839-1:2025 Annexe E. No account required. No subscription. Just open and calculate.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Speedcert at none against StandbyCalc's 1. Speedcert also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. StandbyCalc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Speedcert asks for nothing beyond the download.
Speedcert ships an update every 3 days, StandbyCalc every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Speedcert | StandbyCalc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days โ better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 186 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ADAM GREEN | D4N LTD |
In-app purchases
Speedcert
No in-app purchases
StandbyCalc
- StandbyCalc Pro$9.99









