iDEAn vs CIC Labor Saving Calc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iDEAn
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iDEAn is able to do site energy efficiency improvement according to data analysis, to analyze all data from sites to preview clues for further actions/control logics on site energy efficiency improvement. Example: How to optimize energy consumption according to regional ambient factors and control logics of van, fan, air-con on/off control by big data inside iDEAn, with consideration on device aging factors. Preview infrastructure essential maintenance before site alarm Features are from iDEAn real-time data analysis and trend data analysis Shorten the times of back and forth to rural sites for site handling According iDEAn information before site alarms/fails, engineers could prepare essential tools/devices for site handling
CIC Labor Saving Calc
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The industry’s first estimator showing the reduction of installation labor for Southwire® Cable-in-Conduit (CIC) compared to pulling cables into PVC ducts.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: iDEAn at every 3 months against CIC Labor Saving Calc's every 8 months. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iDEAn ships an update every 3 months, CIC Labor Saving Calc every 8 months. Both last shipped on May 17, 2026.
| Parameter | iDEAn | CIC Labor Saving Calc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Delta Electronics, Inc. | Southwire Company |
In-app purchases
iDEAn
No in-app purchases
CIC Labor Saving Calc
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is iDEAn free?
Is CIC Labor Saving Calc free?
Do iDEAn or CIC Labor Saving Calc have ads?
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