Comparison

CuCalc vs Wire Size & Ampacity Calc

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

Head to head
About

CuCalc

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CuCalc: Electrical Cable Sizing & Project Management Professional electrical engineering at your fingertips. Generate professional technical reports instantly. CuCalc is the ultimate all-in-one tool for electricians, engineers, and contractors to handle accurate cable sizing, voltage drop calculations, and automated Bill of Materials (BOM) management on-site or in the office. Try it now—generate your first professional PDF report completely free! WHY CHOOSE CUCALC? • Stop using manual spreadsheets. CuCalc calculates AND manages. • Automatically aggregates your project bill of materials. • Built-in safety warnings prevent mechanical strength and compliance errors. • Saves hours of manual administrative procurement work. KEY FEATURES: • SMART CABLE SIZING: Precise calculations based on power, voltage, and load type (including specialized motor calculations). • DUAL STANDARDS: Full compliance tracking for both IEC (International) and NEC (USA/North America) standards. • UNIT FLEXIBILITY: Toggle instantly between Metric (mm²) and Imperial (AWG/kcmil) units. • AUTOMATED MATERIAL SUMMARY: Add cables, breakers, and accessories. CuCalc sums up identical material types across multiple entries for quick ordering. • PROJECT ARCHIVE: Group multiple calculations into neat projects. Save, edit, and export your history seamlessly. • CUSTOM INVENTORY: Add your own custom materials, unique cables, or specialized fuses to any project. • PROFESSIONAL PDF REPORTS: Export detailed, branded technical reports with your Company Name to share with clients or team members. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: • Calculations: Voltage drop, current (A), minimum permitted conductor size, and breaker pairing. • Localization: Fully translated in English, German, French, and Croatian. Download CuCalc today to eliminate calculation errors and professionalize your electrical workflow.

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Wire Size & Ampacity Calc

Features
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Size conductors the way the code book does — without flipping pages. Pick NEC or IEC, enter the load, set the real conditions, and read the minimum conductor size on one screen. WHAT IT DOES - NEC (NFPA 70) Table 310.16 ampacities: copper and aluminum, 60/75/90 °C columns, 14 AWG to 500 kcmil - IEC 60364-5-52 method C ampacities: copper, PVC or XLPE, 1.5 to 300 mm² - Ambient-temperature correction and grouping adjustment applied automatically - 125 % continuous-load design current - Suggested breaker from the standard ladder, small-conductor caps included - Pro: full derating breakdown, conduit-fill summary (NEC Ch. 9 Table 1), voltage-drop cross-check, history and one-page PDF export BUILT FOR THE FIELD Big glove-friendly keys, an Outdoor Bright theme for direct sunlight, and everything works offline. PRIVACY Everything stays on your phone. No account, no ads, no tracking. A planning aid, not a substitute for the code — always confirm results with your local code authority and the current edition. PRO UNLOCKS: both NEC and IEC standards, full derating detail, conduit fill, voltage-drop checks, history and PDF export. Available as an auto-renewable subscription (monthly or yearly) or a one-time Lifetime purchase. ——— Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://hdappstudio.com/wiresize/privacy/

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CuCalc4 screens
Wire Size & Ampacity Calc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Wire Size & Ampacity Calc at 2 against CuCalc's —. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. CuCalc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Wire Size & Ampacity Calc sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
CuCalc versus Wire Size & Ampacity Calc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCuCalcWire Size & Ampacity Calc
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperANDELKO PADOVICHD YAPIMCILIK VE TEKNOLOJI ITHALAT IHRACAT TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CuCalc

One-time1
  • CuCalc Pro$9.99
3 purchases

Wire Size & Ampacity Calc

Subscriptions2
  • WireSize Pro — Monthly$2.991 Month
  • WireSize Pro — Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • WireSize Pro — Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is CuCalc free?
CuCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wire Size & Ampacity Calc free?
Wire Size & Ampacity Calc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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