Comparison

Substation Engineer Suite vs Faraday

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

Head to head
About

Substation Engineer Suite

Features
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Substation Engineer Suite is the complete professional reference and learning suite for high-voltage power substation design — a fully interactive 3D substation, an extensive engineering drawing library, IEEE/NFPA references, and a full set of field calculators, all in one app. Whether you're a power engineer reviewing a single-line diagram, a student learning how a substation actually works, or a field technician who needs a fast calculation on site, SubstationEngineer puts substation knowledge in your pocket — and it works completely offline. The app is organized into two modules. Buy only what you need, or get both in a discounted bundle. ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION TOOLKIT • 160+ professional engineering illustrations across 10 categories • Pinch-to-zoom with smooth swipe navigation • Favorites and personal notes on any drawing • Full-text search across the entire library • 10 engineering calculators (transformer sizing, fault current, grounding, and more) • IEEE / NFPA reference library • 30-question knowledge quiz 3D EXPLORER • Interactive 3D substation model with 54 tappable components • Tap any component for its code reference and engineering notes • X-Ray and Energize visualization modes • 8 filterable equipment systems • 15 engineering calculators (IEEE 80 grounding, fault, transformer, and more) • Learning Hub: quiz, glossary, guided tour, and fault simulator • Substation image gallery WHY YOU'LL USE IT • Works 100% offline — no account and no internet connection required • One-time purchases — no subscriptions, ever • Buy a single module or unlock everything with the bundle • Grounded in IEEE and NFPA engineering standards • Built for real engineering work, from the classroom to the control house From study to substation, SubstationEngineer is the reference you'll actually keep on your phone. IEEE and NFPA are trademarks of their respective owners. This app is an independent reference and study aid and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by IEEE or NFPA.

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Faraday

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Master STEM one lesson at a time. Faraday makes studying something you actually want to do. Short, game-style lessons. Instant feedback. Progress you can watch happen. No wall of PDFs, no lecture videos, no account to create. Pick from 64 courses across maths, science, engineering and computing. Every lesson pairs a focused teaching segment with practice questions, and every question comes with a full worked solution, so you find out why you got it wrong while it still matters. Build a streak. Earn XP. Unlock achievements. Spend your gems. Come back tomorrow because you want to, not because you ought to. WHAT YOU CAN LEARN Calculus, Algebra, Geometry and Linear Algebra. Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Astronomy. Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Databases and Operating Systems. Economics, Personal Finance, Psychology and Rocketry. Plus AP, SAT and GRE preparation, and full PE Power and FE Electrical & Computer licensure prep with timed, per-area mock exams. Switch courses whenever you like. WHAT YOU GET • 13,000+ practice questions across 64 courses and 522 knowledge areas • Step-by-step worked solutions, with formulas rendered properly • Full-length timed mock exams with per-area score breakdowns (engineering courses) • Smart review that brings missed questions back on a spaced schedule • Streaks, streak freezes, daily goals, XP, achievements and gems • Progress tracked for every knowledge area WORKS ANYWHERE Everything lives on your device. No account, no sign-in, no internet after install, no ads, no tracking. Study on a plane, on the train, in a basement lab with no signal. Your progress never leaves your phone. ONE PURCHASE, NOT A SUBSCRIPTION Start free, then unlock the whole catalogue once. No monthly bill, ever. Faraday is an independent study aid and is not affiliated with, authorized, sponsored or endorsed by NCEES, the College Board, or ETS. Exam names are used only to describe the exams this material helps you prepare for.

Screenshots

Substation Engineer Suite4 screens
Faraday4 screens

Verdict

The call

Substation Engineer Suite and Faraday 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 Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Substation Engineer Suite sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Faraday sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Substation Engineer Suite versus Faraday: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubstation Engineer SuiteFaraday
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size463 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuhsiu LaiETAP

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Substation Engineer Suite

One-time3
  • Electrical Substation Toolkit$4.99
  • 3D Explorer$4.99
  • All Modules Bundle$12.99
1 purchases

Faraday

One-time1
  • Full Course Unlock$49.99

Questions

Is Substation Engineer Suite free?
Substation Engineer Suite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Faraday free?
Faraday is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Substation Engineer Suite or Faraday have ads?
Neither Substation Engineer Suite nor Faraday shows ads.

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