Comparison

PanelMap vs CircuitWalk

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

Head to head
About

PanelMap

Features
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PanelMap answers one question fast: "which breaker controls this?" Stop guessing, flipping switches, and labeling breakers with masking tape. PanelMap turns your electrical panel into a searchable map of your home, so you always know what to turn off before you touch a wire, swap an outlet, or reset a tripped breaker. HOW IT WORKS • Set up your panel in minutes: numbered slots (North America) or DIN rails (Europe and beyond) • Label each breaker with the rooms, outlets and appliances it controls • Type "kit" and instantly see every breaker for the kitchen • Browse by category: lights, outlets, appliances, HVAC, rooms • Mark breakers as confirmed, likely or unknown as you learn more FLOOR PLAN • Add a photo or image of your floor plan • Pin lights, outlets and appliances where they are • Tap a pin to see its breaker, and from any breaker see everything it powers EVERY DETAIL OF EVERY BREAKER • On/off status, rating, 2-pole and tandem breakers • DIN panels: modules, trip curves, RCDs and RCBOs, and which RCD protects each breaker • Tags, notes and favorites BUILT FOR REAL LIFE • No electrical knowledge required: plain language, no jargon • Works with incomplete information: label what you know, fill in the rest later • Works offline, no account needed • Designed for iPhone and iPad PANELMAP PRO One-time purchase, no subscription. • Unlimited panels • Unlimited floor plans and pins (free: 1 floor plan and 5 pins) • PDF export: share a clean panel directory with contractors or tenants • Cloud Sync: sign in with a Karibou Home account (Apple, Google or email) to back up your panels and keep your iPhone and iPad in sync Whether you're preparing for an emergency, renovating, or just tired of flipping every breaker to find the right one, PanelMap gives you the answer in seconds.

About

CircuitWalk

Map your home's electrical panels and breaker circuits by adding rooms and devices. Record changes during a guided breaker walk and save device-to-breaker mappings. Supports multiple panels and manual assignments.

Highlights
  • Map electrical panels and circuits
  • Add rooms and devices
  • Guided breaker walk recording
  • Save device-to-breaker mappings
  • Support for multiple panels
  • Manual assignment options
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CircuitWalk helps you build a clear record of your home's electrical panels and breaker circuits. Add rooms and devices, choose a breaker, and record what changed during a guided breaker walk. Review the result before saving device-to-breaker mappings. CircuitWalk also supports multiple panels, subpanels, copied panel labels, manual assignments, and mappings that need review after related information changes. Your CircuitWalk records stay in the app's local container on your iPhone. No account or app-managed cloud sync is required. CircuitWalk is an observation notebook. It does not measure electricity, detect faults, verify that power is off, confirm code compliance, or make electrical work safe. Keep electrical equipment closed and contact a licensed electrician for inspection, diagnosis, or repair.

Screenshots

PanelMap4 screens
CircuitWalk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CircuitWalk at none against PanelMap's 1. On price, ads, device support 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. PanelMap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CircuitWalk asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
PanelMap versus CircuitWalk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPanelMapCircuitWalk
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKaribouLab Inc.铮昊 贾

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PanelMap

One-time1
  • PanelMap Pro$6.99
None

CircuitWalk

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PanelMap free?
PanelMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CircuitWalk free?
CircuitWalk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PanelMap or CircuitWalk have ads?
Neither PanelMap nor CircuitWalk shows ads.

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