Comparison

MasterElec vs Box Fill Pro

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

Head to head
About

MasterElec

A voice-powered assistant for electricians that provides offline access to NEC references and professional calculators. Quickly get answers to code questions and perform calculations without needing an internet connection.

Highlights
  • Voice-first interface for queries
  • 100% offline functionality
  • NEC reference access
  • Professional electrical calculators
  • Bookmark and export calculations
  • Free daily voice queries
Features
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Stop pausing your workflow for manual code lookups. MasterElec is a voice-powered assistant built for electricians that works offline. Access NEC references and professional calculators entirely by voice—no signal required. Voice-First Interface: Ask "What's the ampacity for 3/0 copper?" and get instant answers. 100% Offline: Works in basements, job sites, anywhere—no internet needed. NEC Reference: Grounding, GFCI/AFCI requirements, ampacity tables, and more. Professional Calculators: Voltage Drop, Conduit Fill, Box Fill, and Grounding Sizing. Export Ready: Bookmark sections and export calculations as PDFs. Free users get 5 voice queries/day and basic calculators. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited access. Subscription information Subscription options include weekly and yearly plans and will be charged to your Apple ID account. • Payment will be charged at confirmation of purchase. • Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Renewal will be charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited upon purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.twoscripts.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://www.twoscripts.com/privacy-policy/ MasterElec is an independent application and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). NEC and National Electrical Code are trademarks of NFPA.

About

Box Fill Pro

Features
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Box Fill Pro calculates electrical box fill per NEC 2023 Article 314.16 — the code section that determines how many wires, devices, and fittings can legally fit in a junction or device box. Works offline. No subscription. One-time purchase. WHAT IT CALCULATES - Line-voltage conductors by AWG gauge (14, 12, 10, 8, 6) - Equipment grounding conductors (all EGCs combined = one allowance, per 314.16(B)(5)) - Internal cable clamps (all clamps = one allowance, per 314.16(B)(2)) - Luminaire studs and hickeys - Strap-mounted devices (switches, receptacles) VERDICTS BACKED BY CODE Compares your fill total against NEC Table 314.16(A) box capacities. Get an instant PASS or FAIL — and a suggested upgrade if you're overfilled. BUILT FOR THE FIELD No ads. No cloud. No account required. Designed for electricians who need the answer in seconds, not after a signup flow. PART OF THE FIELDMETRIC SUITE Also available: Conduit Fill Pro (NEC conduit fill calculations).

Screenshots

MasterElec4 screens
Box Fill Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Box Fill Pro at 15.1 against MasterElec's 17.0. 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. MasterElec sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Box Fill Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
MasterElec versus Box Fill Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMasterElecBox Fill Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTWOSCRIPTS LABS INC.BRUCE RAY MCCAMPBELL

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MasterElec

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Susbcription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Annual Subscription$39.991 Year
1 purchases

Box Fill Pro

One-time1
  • Box Fill Pro$4.99

Questions

Is MasterElec free?
MasterElec is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Box Fill Pro free?
Box Fill Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MasterElec or Box Fill Pro have ads?
Neither MasterElec nor Box Fill Pro shows ads.

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