Comparison

FieldCalc Pro vs BaseCalc Electric Calculator

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

Head to head
About

FieldCalc Pro

Features
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FieldCalc Pro puts 28 professional trade calculators in your pocket — built for the job site, referenced to real codes, and 100% offline. ELECTRICAL (NEC 2023) Ohm's Law, Voltage Drop, Wire Sizing with DLO cable & parallel conductor support, Conduit Fill, Load Calculator, Motor FLA, Transformer Sizing, Breaker & Fuse Sizing, Power Factor Correction. HVAC (ASHRAE) BTU Heat Load, CFM Airflow, Duct Sizing, Equipment Sizing, Refrigerant Charge, Ventilation Rate (ASHRAE 62.1), Psychrometric, Heat Exchanger, Cooling Tower. CONSTRUCTION (IRC / ACI) Concrete Volume, Paint Coverage, Lumber Framing, Drywall Estimator, Roof Pitch & Area, Gravel & Aggregate, Brick & Block, Rebar Spacing (ACI 318-19), Staircase (IRC R311.7), Tile Estimator. EVERY CALCULATOR SHOWS ITS CODE Each result cites the applicable standard and edition year. Compliance badges show whether a calculator is code-compliant, standards-referenced, or an estimation tool. Wire sizes display both AWG/kcmil and mm² for international use. PRO FEATURES - All 28 calculators unlocked - Job-site photo attachments (up to 3 per calculation) - Batch calculations — compare up to 20 scenarios side by side - PDF reports with your company logo and license number - CSV export for estimating and documentation - Imperial/metric toggle on all results - Calculation history with search and trade filter - Unlimited projects - iCloud sync across devices FREE FEATURES - 6 calculators (2 per trade) with full code references - Unit converter with AWG-to-mm², HP-to-kW, and more - 1 project - Works 100% offline — no account, no internet, no tracking BUILT FOR THE FIELD - Large touch targets for gloves and sunlight - Input memory remembers your last values - Haptic feedback on calculations and compliance results - Spotlight search — find any calculator from your home screen - Quick Actions — jump to recent calculators from the app icon Start with a 7-day free trial. $4.99/month or $49.99/year after trial. Support URL: https://www.bytecovesoftware.com/fieldcalc/support Marketing URL: https://www.bytecovesoftware.com/fieldcalc Privacy Policy URL: https://www.bytecovesoftware.com/fieldcalc/privacy

About

BaseCalc Electric Calculator

This app provides electricians with essential calculation tools for job-site field math, including voltage drop, wire sizing, and conduit fill. It offers a comprehensive suite of 18 calculators, saves calculation history, and allows for the creation and export of job worksheets.

Highlights
  • 18 essential electrical calculators
  • NEC-aware calculations
  • Voltage drop and wire sizing
  • Conduit and box fill calculations
  • Saved calculation history
  • Job worksheets and PDF export
  • Offline functionality
Features
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BaseCalc Electric Calculator is an NEC-aware electrician calculator for job-site field math, worksheets, materials, and saved calculation history. Run voltage drop, wire size, conduit fill, service load, breaker, grounding, EV charger, generator, and other electrical calculator checks on site, then save the result for the job. 18 CALCULATORS FOR DAILY FIELD WORK • Ohm's Law — solve voltage, current, resistance, and power from any two known values. • Voltage Drop — single-phase or three-phase, copper or aluminum, with a 3% target check. • Wire Size — minimum conductor sizing based on NEC 310.16 ampacity with temperature and conductor-count adjustment. • Conduit Fill — fill percentage for EMT, PVC, RMC, IMC, FMC, and LFNC. • Conduit Size — auto-recommend the first raceway size that passes fill. • Box Fill — required box volume per NEC 314.16. • Conduit Bend — fast offset bend mark calculations. • Bend Layout — rolling offsets, 3-point saddles, and 4-point saddle layout guidance. • Service Load — dwelling service/load sizing guide based on NEC 220 concepts. • Breaker + Wire — continuous-load OCPD and conductor guidance. • Grounding — EGC and GEC starting-point sizing. • Motor Circuit — FLC, conductor ampacity, overload, and short-circuit/ground-fault guides. • Pull Box — straight, angle, and U-pull box dimension guide. • Derating — temperature correction and current-carrying conductor adjustment. • EV Charger — branch circuit and service-load check. • Generator — backup generator kW and output-current target. • Transformer — kVA to full-load amperage. • Power — kW, kVA, current, voltage, and power factor relationships. EVERY RESULT IS EXPLAINED • Clear pass/fail or sizing messages. • The governing limit, final answer, and calculation breakdown. • Saved local history so you keep a job-site record. DEVICE-LOCAL FOR THE FIELD • Works offline by default. • No BaseCalc account or cloud sync. • Job contact, worksheet, setting, and calculation data is stored in local app storage, protected by your device security. • There is no BaseCalc cloud option. • Device backups, when available on your operating system, remain under your device-account settings. • Dark and light themes with a high-contrast job-site interface. BaseCalc Electric is a professional reference tool. Always verify against the current National Electrical Code and your local amendments. The authority having jurisdiction has the final say. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FieldCalc Pro4 screens
BaseCalc Electric Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BaseCalc Electric Calculator at 16.4 against FieldCalc Pro's 18.6. 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. FieldCalc Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and BaseCalc Electric Calculator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
FieldCalc Pro versus BaseCalc Electric Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFieldCalc ProBaseCalc Electric Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTroy BeardenBASEMAPPED LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FieldCalc Pro

Subscriptions2
  • FieldCalc Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • FieldCalc Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
3 purchases

BaseCalc Electric Calculator

Subscriptions2
  • Electric Pro Monthly$7.001 Month
  • Electric Pro Yearly$50.001 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$16.99

Questions

Is FieldCalc Pro free?
FieldCalc Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BaseCalc Electric Calculator free?
BaseCalc Electric Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FieldCalc Pro or BaseCalc Electric Calculator have ads?
Neither FieldCalc Pro nor BaseCalc Electric Calculator shows ads.

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