SparkyToolkit vs VicPagers
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
SparkyToolkit
This app provides electricians with essential digital tools for site work, including calculators for electrical calculations, test record management, and quick reference to wiring standards. It also allows for capturing and annotating site plans.
- Electrical calculators (Ohm's Law, Cable Sizing, Voltage Drop)
- Test record creation and management
- PDF/Excel export for compliance
- AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules reference
- Site plan capture and annotation
- Offset bend calculator
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Sparky Toolkit is the all-in-one field companion built by a practising Australian electrician. No fluff, no generic imports โ just the tools you actually use on site, built to Australian standards. ELECTRICAL CALCULATORS - Ohm's Law โ Voltage, current, resistance & power - Cable Sizing โ AS/NZS 3008 compliant current capacity & cable selection - Voltage Drop โ Calculate drop across circuit lengths - Conduit Fill โ Cable conduit capacity with AS/NZS compliance - Breaker Sizing โ Circuit breaker & fuse selection - Demand Load โ Maximum demand calculations - Power Factor โ Power factor correction - Short Circuit โ Fault current calculations - Earth Fault Loop โ Loop impedance calculations - Motor Sizing โ FLC & protection sizing - Lighting Calculator โ Lux levels & fitting counts - Transformer Calculator โ Turns ratio & kVA - Offset Bend Calculator โ Trench, tray, ladder & conduit offsets TEST RECORDS - Create and manage electrical test records on site - Export to PDF or Excel for compliance documentation - Choose from multiple test templates - Save and organise by project STANDARDS REFERENCE - Quick reference to AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules - Search by section number or keyword - Bookmark frequently used sections for fast access SITE PLANS - Capture and organise electrical drawings - Photo-based markup tools - Annotate plans directly on your phone COMING SOON - Sparky AI, An AI assistant trained on Australian electrical standards Built in Adelaide by a sparky who uses these tools every day. If you've got feedback or feature requests, get in touch โ this app is built for the trade.
VicPagers
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VicPagers is a real-time Victorian emergency services pager monitor. Follow CFA, SES, and FRV incident dispatches as they happen โ straight from the POCSAG pager network. โข Live pager feed with full agency coverage โข Live radio audio โ dispatch and fireground channels โข Push notifications for agencies, appliances, and watch zones โข Filter by agency, region, or incident type Built for emergency services enthusiasts, volunteers, and anyone who wants to stay informed about what's happening in their community. Premium subscription unlocks push notifications, radio audio, watch zones, and full feed history. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: VicPagers at 3 against SparkyToolkit's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. SparkyToolkit sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and VicPagers sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SparkyToolkit ships an update every 5 weeks, VicPagers monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SparkyToolkit | VicPagers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.1 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Jack Dempsey | Ryan Eastland |
In-app purchases
SparkyToolkit
- Cobber Pro$4.991 Month
VicPagers
- VicPagers Supporter$3.991 Month
- VicPagers Annual$39.991 Year









