Comparison

Panel Planner vs Breaker Map

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

Head to head
About

Panel Planner

Simulate and manage your home's electrical panel. Map circuits, track live loads, and plan new installations with realistic visualizations. Designed for clarity and privacy, it stores all data locally.

Highlights
  • Build custom electrical panels
  • Add and simulate device loads
  • Live current load calculations
  • Color-coded safety status indicators
  • Save up to 10 panel configurations
  • Offline and private data storage
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Plan, visualize, and manage your home's electrical system — right from your iPhone. Circuit Breaker Panel is an interactive residential electrical panel simulator that lets you map out every circuit in your home, track real-time current loads, and plan new circuits before you ever call an electrician. BUILD YOUR PANEL Install single-pole (120V) and double-pole (240V) breakers in any configuration. Choose from 15A, 20A, 30A, 40A, 50A, and 60A ratings. Support for 24, 30, and 40-slot panels with 100A, 150A, 200A, and 400A main breakers. ADD YOUR DEVICES Populate each circuit with the real appliances and devices in your home. Choose from 20 common presets — refrigerator, HVAC, EV charger, dryer, and more — or enter any custom wattage. Toggle devices on and off to simulate real-world usage scenarios. LIVE LOAD CALCULATIONS Current draw is calculated automatically for every circuit (Amps = Watts ÷ Voltage). Watch each breaker's load bar update in real time as you switch devices on and off. COLOR-CODED SAFETY STATUS Know at a glance which circuits are safe and which are at risk: Green glow — circuit is within safe range (under 70% load) Yellow glow — load is climbing, approaching capacity (70–90%) Red pulsing glow — circuit is overloaded, breaker would trip (over 90%) SAVE UP TO 10 PANELS Save and restore up to 10 complete panel configurations. Perfect for planning a renovation, comparing layouts, or managing panels across multiple properties. DESIGNED FOR CLARITY A realistic panel enclosure with a center bus bar, physical breaker switches, and load bars on every circuit give you an intuitive feel for your home's electrical system — no electrical engineering degree required. FULLY OFFLINE & PRIVATE No account. No internet connection. No data collection of any kind. Your panel configurations are stored only on your device.

About

Breaker Map

Features
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Take control of your home or property's electrical setup with Breaker Map — the ultimate tool for homeowners, electricians, and property managers. Visualize, organize, and document your circuit panels with ease, whether you're toggling breakers, tracking devices, or managing multiple properties. KEY FEATURES Property Management Create and nickname multiple properties, switching between them effortlessly. Circuit Panel Visualization See your electrical panels in an interactive layout — customize rows, columns, and multi-level setups (main panels + sub-panels). Circuit Tracking Label and toggle breakers (Standard, GFCI, AFCI, Dual), set amperage, wire sizes, and pole types (single, double, triple, quad, tandem). Device & Room Organization Link devices to circuits, assign custom names/icons, and group them by room for quick access. Documentation Add notes, attach photos, and record connection details for every circuit. GO PRO FOR MORE POWER Unlock premium features with a subscription: • Unlimited Properties — manage as many locations as you need • Cloud Sync — back up and sync across devices automatically • Property Sharing — collaborate with others and control access • Attach Photos — cloud storage and organization tools • Data Export — generate and share detailed reports of your setup From quick breaker checks to full property management, this app adapts to your needs — free tier for basics, Pro for pros. Automatic updates, connectivity alerts, and a seamless offline experience keep you in charge, online or off. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Breaker Map Pro is an auto-renewing yearly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.bytebuilderslab.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Panel Planner4 screens
Breaker Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Breaker Map at Free against Panel Planner's $0.99. Breaker Map also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Panel Planner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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

Breaker Map is free to download; Panel Planner costs $0.99 up front. Breaker Map sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Panel Planner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Panel Planner versus Breaker Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPanel PlannerBreaker Map
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeremy GoldschmidtJia Xu

In-app purchases

None

Panel Planner

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Breaker Map

Subscriptions1
  • Breaker Map Pro$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Panel Planner free?
Panel Planner costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Breaker Map free?
Breaker Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Panel Planner or Breaker Map have ads?
Neither Panel Planner nor Breaker Map shows ads.

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