Comparison

Electrical Companion vs VoltForge

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

Head to head
About

Electrical Companion

Features
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Electrical Companion is the all-in-one NEC reference and job tool built for working electricians. BENDER CALCULATOR Calculate offsets, 3-point saddles, 4-point saddles, rolling offsets, stub/90° bends, and back-to-back bends. Supports hand, mechanical, and hydraulic benders with accurate take-up values. AI NEC COMPANION Ask code questions in plain English and get instant answers based on NEC 2023. Great for the field when you need a quick code reference. LOAD CALCULATOR Full NEC Article 220 demand factor calculations including lighting tiers, dryers, ranges, HVAC noncoincident loads, and continuous load OCPD sizing. PROJECT MANAGER Track materials, labor, and costs per job. Attach blueprints and notes to each project. BLUEPRINT VIEWER Open PDF and image blueprints directly on your device. SAFETY & INSPECTIONS Create JSA forms with worker signatures and run through pre-built inspection checklists — LOTO, panel work, aerial lift, and more. NEC REFERENCE Wire ampacity tables, conduit fill calculator, voltage drop calculator, and load calculations — all based on NEC 2023. A 7-day free trial is included. Subscription required after trial. Privacy Policy: https://carlosemi.github.io/electrical-companion-privacy-policy/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

VoltForge

This app provides electricians with essential field calculators, up-to-date code references, and a job estimator. It offers tools for Ohm's Law, voltage drop, conduit bending, and wire ampacity, all accessible offline. Pro features are available as a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Ohm's Law & Voltage Drop Calculator
  • Fraction & Wire Ampacity Tables
  • Conduit Bending & Fill Calculators
  • Wire Pull Tension Calculator
  • NEC 2023 Quick Reference
  • Job Estimator with PDF Export
Features
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Built for the field, not the classroom. VoltForge puts precision calculators, NEC 2023 code references, and a professional job estimator in your pocket. Built for journeymen, master electricians, and apprentices who need fast, accurate answers on the job site. Launch pad home screen. Light and dark mode. Large tap targets. Fully offline. No ads. No subscriptions. FREE TOOLS OHM'S LAW & VOLTAGE DROP Solve for any value from any two inputs. Voltage drop supports 1-phase and 3-phase, copper and aluminum, 14 AWG to 500 kcmil, 120V to 600V. Auto-suggests correct wire size when over NEC 3% limit. Includes 3-phase kVA, kW, kVAR, and HP calculator. FRACTION CALCULATOR Tap-style keyboard with denominators from halves to 64ths. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Displays fraction and decimal simultaneously. WIRE AMPACITY TABLE NEC Table 310.15(B) for copper and aluminum, 14 AWG through 1000 kcmil. Includes derating calculator for conductor count and temperature correction table. PRO TOOLS - One-time $4.99, yours forever CONDUIT BENDING CALCULATOR All six bend types: 90 Stub, Back-to-Back, Offset, 3-Point Saddle, 4-Point Saddle, Rolling Offset. Enter measurements in feet and inches. Marks display in feet and fractions to the nearest 1/8". EMT 1/2" through 4". CONDUIT FILL CALCULATOR EMT, IMC, RMC, PVC 40/80, HDPE, LFMC up to 4". THHN/THWN, XHHW, RHH/RHW-2, THW/THHW up to 1000 kcmil. Shows fill %, jam ratio per NEC Ch.9, and ampacity derating warning for 4+ conductors. WIRE PULL TENSION CALCULATOR Build your pull route segment by segment. Calculates cumulative tension through straights and bends. Flags sidewall pressure violations. Pass/fail result with remedies when over limit. TRANSFORMER WIRING DIAGRAMS 7 configurations with schematic diagrams and field notes: 1-Phase 120/240V, 1-Phase 480V Step-Down, Delta-Wye, Wye-Delta, Delta-Delta, Wye-Wye, and Open Delta. Terminal reference and NEC field notes for each. NEC QUICK REFERENCE 20 searchable NEC 2023 sections: Working Clearances, Box Fill, GFCI, AFCI, Breaker Sizing, Feeder Sizing, Grounding, Service Entrance, Conduit Fill, Load Calculations, Motor Calculations, Panelboard Rules, Transformers, Torque Specs, and more. JOB ESTIMATOR + PDF EXPORT Material list with markup, labor, permit fee, and tax. Generates a professional PDF with company info, customer details, scope of work, line items, and signature blocks. Share via email, AirDrop, or any iOS share sheet. WHY VOLTFORGE - NEC 2023 - current code, not years-old data - Light and dark mode - tap to switch on the home screen - Fully offline - works anywhere, no signal needed - Fraction and feet/inches input - built for how electricians measure - No ads, no subscription - Pro is one purchase, forever - Large tap targets for gloved hands All calculations are for planning purposes. Always verify with your local AHJ.

Screenshots

Electrical Companion4 screens
VoltForge4 screens

Verdict

The call

Electrical Companion and VoltForge are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Electrical Companion sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and VoltForge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Electrical Companion versus VoltForge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElectrical CompanionVoltForge
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarlos GuerraClark Allen

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Electrical Companion

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$89.991 Year
1 purchases

VoltForge

One-time1
  • VoltForge Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Electrical Companion free?
Electrical Companion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VoltForge free?
VoltForge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Electrical Companion or VoltForge have ads?
Neither Electrical Companion nor VoltForge shows ads.

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