Comparison

Electrical Code vs Field Bend

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

Head to head
About

Electrical Code

Test your electrical knowledge daily with a new question based on the US electrical code. Perfect for apprentices, journeymen, and masters seeking to learn or refresh their understanding of electrical concepts and regulations.

Highlights
  • Daily electrical code questions
  • Questions written by a real electrician
  • Covers a wide range of electrical topics
  • Suitable for learning and refreshers
  • US electrical code compliance
Features
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Can you beat the Master? See how many of the 366 questions you can answer correctly! Electrical Code-A-Day has an electrical code question for each day in the year. Take a minute a day to answer a question, or answer as many as you can in one go. How you do it is up to you! This quiz app contains basic electrician questions written by a real electrician. This app is for apprentices, journeymen, and masters. Whether you are learning the code or just need a refresher, this is the app for you. The topics we cover are: ampacity, junction/pull/device boxes, wiring methods, conduit fill, devices, NEMA, electrical safety, lighting, disconnects, panelboards, motor data, electrician terms, derating, box fill, construction support distances, voltage drop, distribution wiring, grounding and bonding, ARC flash, torque, conduit bending, connectors/lugs, hazardous locations, wet/dry/damp locations, trade practices, EMT, Rigid, wiring cables MC/AC/Flex, wire types/insulation, NEC books and lookup, AHJ/adoptive states, electrical part identification, electrical symbols, electrician tools, copper costs, and much, much more. This app follows the electrical code in the United States.

About

Field Bend

This app simplifies conduit bending for electricians and DIYers. It provides automatic calculations and step-by-step instructions for various bend types, ensuring accurate results with minimal effort. Save time and reduce errors on your projects.

Highlights
  • Supports multiple bend types (offsets, saddles, 90°)
  • Automatic bend calculations
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Beginner-friendly interface
  • Works for professionals and DIY users
Features
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Bend pipe perfectly — every time. Whether you’re a seasoned electrician or just getting started, this app makes conduit bending effortless. No prior pipe-bending knowledge required — simply choose a bend type, enter your measurements, and the app calculates your bend marks with clear, step-by-step instructions for a perfect bend every time. Features: - Supports offsets, rolling-offsets, 3-point saddles, 4-point saddles and 90° bends - Automatic calculations take the guesswork out of bending - Intuitive, beginner-friendly instructions anyone can follow - Works for professionals and DIY users alike Save time, reduce errors, and get perfect bends every single time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.fieldbend.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Electrical Code4 screens
Field Bend4 screens

Verdict

The call

Electrical Code and Field Bend both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Electrical Code's written reviews are positive against 25% of Field Bend's. Electrical Code also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). Field Bend's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months). On price, rating 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. Field Bend sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Electrical Code asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Electrical Code against 4.7 for Field Bend. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Electrical Code has 9.2K ratings behind it against 274, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Electrical Code's written reviews are positive against 25% of Field Bend's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Electrical Code ships an update every 4 months, Field Bend every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Electrical Code versus Field Bend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElectrical CodeField Bend
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (9.2K ratings) — better4.7 (274 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9.2K — better274
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPawEng, LLCChris Remington

Customer experience

Electrical Code

All ratings9,246 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral3.4%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

Field Bend

All ratings274 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative58.3%

Bugs and requests

Electrical Code

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Some questions and answers are not up to date
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Provide NEC references and explanations for answers
  • Add a feature to review past questions
  • Improve question quality and proofreading

Field Bend

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Electrical Code

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Field Bend

Subscriptions2
  • FieldBend Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • FieldBend Pro Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • Small Job Pack (10 bends)$4.99
  • Standard Job Pack (25 bends)$9.99
  • Lifetime Access$29.99
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  • Lifetime Packet$29.99

Questions

Is Electrical Code free?
Electrical Code is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Field Bend free?
Field Bend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Electrical Code or Field Bend?
Electrical Code is rated higher. Electrical Code averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while Field Bend averages 4.7 from 274 ratings.
Do Electrical Code or Field Bend have ads?
Field Bend shows ads; Electrical Code does not.
Which is updated more often, Electrical Code or Field Bend?
Electrical Code ships an update every 4 months, and Field Bend every 9 days. Most recently, Electrical Code was updated on October 12, 2026 and Field Bend on October 12, 2026.

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