NX Lighting Controls vs QuickNEC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NX Lighting Controls
Configure and manage NX lighting control devices wirelessly from your iPhone or iPad. This utility app simplifies the setup process for your smart lighting system.
- Wireless device setup
- Wireless device configuration
- iPhone and iPad compatibility
- Smart lighting management
Read full descriptionHide full description
This application allows wireless setup and wireless configuration of NX lighting Control devices from an iPhone or iPad.
QuickNEC
This tool helps electricians and engineers perform critical electrical calculations like conduit fill, voltage drop, and wire ampacity. It provides clear references to NEC tables and articles, supporting field work and inspections with offline functionality.
- Conduit fill calculations
- Wire ampacity with derating
- Voltage drop calculations
- Grounding calculations
- NEC table browser
- Offline functionality
- Inspector mode
Read full descriptionHide full description
NEC calculator for electricians. Quickly calculate conduit fill, voltage drop, and wire ampacity using NEC tables. QuickNEC is a professional National Electrical Code (NEC 2023) calculator and reference tool built for electricians, electrical engineers, and inspectors. Perform conduit fill, wire ampacity, voltage drop, and grounding calculations in seconds, with clear NEC references designed for real job-site use. PROFESSIONAL ELECTRICAL CALCULATORS - Conduit Fill: Calculate fill percentages per NEC Chapter 9 - Wire Ampacity: Full derating with temperature and conductor adjustments - Voltage Drop: Single-phase and three-phase electrical systems - Grounding: EGC and GEC sizing per NEC 250.122 and 250.66 NEC-BASED REFERENCE - Calculations and reference values verified against NFPA 70 (NEC 2023) - Clear NEC table and article references included with results - Designed to support field work, inspections, and documentation QuickNEC is an independent reference tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by NFPA. FAST SEARCH AND TABLE BROWSER - Browse and search NEC reference tables - Bookmark frequently used tables - Search within tables for quick lookups INSPECTOR MODE - Professional formatting for inspections - Enhanced NEC references for documentation - Clear pass and fail indicators FAVORITES AND SHARING - Save common calculator configurations - Quick access to frequently used calculations - Share results using the iOS share sheet BUILT FOR THE JOB SITE - Fully offline, no internet required - Fast full-text search across NEC content - Large tap targets and dark mode optimized for field use - VoiceOver accessible IMPORTANT NOTICE QuickNEC is provided as a reference tool only. Users must always verify calculations against the official NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code) and applicable local amendments. All electrical work must be performed by licensed professionals in accordance with local codes and regulations. IDEAL FOR - Licensed electricians - Electrical engineers - Code inspectors - Electrical contractors - Apprentices and students - Job-site quick reference needs No subscriptions. One-time purchase.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is price: NX Lighting Controls at Free against QuickNEC's $9.99. NX Lighting Controls also leads on rating (3.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (27 vs 1). QuickNEC's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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
NX Lighting Controls is free to download; QuickNEC costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NX Lighting Controls holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NX Lighting Controls has 27 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
NX Lighting Controls ships an update every 2 months, QuickNEC every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NX Lighting Controls | QuickNEC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 3.6 (27 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 131 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Current Lighting Solutions, LLC | Haris Amin |
In-app purchases
NX Lighting Controls
No in-app purchases
QuickNEC
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is NX Lighting Controls free?
Is QuickNEC free?
Which has better reviews, NX Lighting Controls or QuickNEC?
Do NX Lighting Controls or QuickNEC have ads?
Which is updated more often, NX Lighting Controls or QuickNEC?
Other comparisons
