Comparison

WireCalc vs FieldVolt Electrical

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

Head to head
About

WireCalc

Features
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The NEC wire sizing calculator that works where you work -- even with no signal. WireCalc gives electricians, contractors, and apprentices instant access to NEC 2023 wire sizing, voltage drop calculations, and conduit fill tables. No internet required. No subscription. Just accurate answers on the job site. STOP OVERSIZING WIRE. STOP GUESSING. Enter your load and run length. Get the correct wire gauge per NEC 310.16 in seconds. Check voltage drop. Verify conduit fill. Solve Ohm's law. All based on NEC 2023 (NFPA 70) tables. FEATURES: - Wire size calculator -- sizes by both ampacity AND voltage drop per NEC - Full NEC Table 310.16 ampacity reference (interactive, searchable) - Voltage drop calculator (single-phase and three-phase) - Conduit fill calculator with NEC Chapter 9 data (EMT, IMC, RMC, PVC) - Ohm's law calculator (V, A, Ohm, W -- enter any two, get all four) - Copper and aluminum conductor support - 60°C, 75°C, and 90°C temperature ratings - THHN, THWN, XHHW, TW, THW insulation types - Pass/fail indicators with NEC-compliant thresholds WHY ELECTRICIANS CHOOSE WIRECALC: - Works 100% offline -- designed for job sites with zero signal - No subscriptions, no ads, no account required - One-time purchase -- yours forever - NEC 2023 compliant tables and calculations - Large text and tap targets -- usable with work gloves Based on NEC 2023 (NFPA 70). Note: This app is a calculation tool and reference guide. It does not replace professional judgment or code compliance verification. Always verify calculations and consult local codes and amendments.

About

FieldVolt Electrical

This app assists electricians with complex calculations for pipe bending, conduit fill, ampacity, voltage drop, and box fill. It also offers a professional subscription for expert electrical advice and troubleshooting.

Highlights
  • Pipe bending calculations (offsets, saddles)
  • Conduit fill calculations (NEC Table 1)
  • Ampacity and wire sizing
  • Voltage drop calculations
  • Box fill calculations (NEC 314.16)
  • Expert electrical advice subscription
Features
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Built by a licensed electrician for work in the field. PIPE BENDING Offsets, 3-bend saddles, 4-bend saddles, rolled offsets, back-to-back 90s, and parallel offsets. Mark placement calculated from the working end. Shrink, gain, spacing — all of it. CONDUIT FILL NEC Table 1 calculations for mixed wire fills. Add conductors, get fill percentage. AMPACITY Wire sizing and derating for ambient temperature, number of current-carrying conductors, and conduit type. VOLTAGE DROP Feeder and branch circuit voltage drop for single-phase and three-phase systems. BOX FILL NEC 314.16 calculations for device, conductor, clamp, and support fitting fill. FIELDVOLT PRO Ask electrical questions, get straight answers. Code interpretation, troubleshooting, load calc logic — the kind of thinking you'd get from someone who's been in the trade for 30 years. 5 free sessions included. Pro subscription available at $4.99/month or $50/year. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

WireCalc4 screens
FieldVolt Electrical4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FieldVolt Electrical at Free against WireCalc's $7.99. FieldVolt Electrical also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). WireCalc's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#192 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads 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

FieldVolt Electrical is free to download; WireCalc costs $7.99 up front. FieldVolt Electrical sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. WireCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and August 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WireCalc versus FieldVolt Electrical: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWireCalcFieldVolt Electrical
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
Best chart rank#192 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAditya WirayudhaMATTHEW DAVID KOVALIK

In-app purchases

None

WireCalc

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

FieldVolt Electrical

Subscriptions2
  • FieldVolt Pro$4.991 Month
  • FieldVolt Pro$49.991 Year

Questions

Is WireCalc free?
WireCalc costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FieldVolt Electrical free?
FieldVolt Electrical is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WireCalc or FieldVolt Electrical have ads?
Neither WireCalc nor FieldVolt Electrical shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WireCalc or FieldVolt Electrical?
WireCalc ships an update every 2 months, and FieldVolt Electrical every 2 months. Most recently, WireCalc was updated on September 6, 2026 and FieldVolt Electrical on August 3, 2026.

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