Comparison

Electrical Calculations vs Cable Size Calculator

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

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About

Electrical Calculations

This app provides a comprehensive suite of electrical calculations for professionals. It supports various international standards and offers detailed reports in PDF format. The tool covers wiring, power, motor, and electronic calculations, along with extensive conversion tables and resources.

Highlights
  • Wire size and voltage drop calculations
  • Power, current, and resistance calculations
  • Motor performance and connection diagrams
  • Electronic component calculations
  • Extensive unit conversions
  • PDF report generation
  • Support for IEC, CEI, NEC, CEC standards
Features
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Electrical Calculations is the PROFESSIONAL app for those who work with electrical systems every day: design, size and verify in just seconds, from the job site or the office. Over 200 calculations, diagrams, formulas and tables in a single app, with clear, printable PDF reports to attach to your documents. Designed for electricians, installers, designers and surveyors, it saves you time and helps you avoid mistakes: from cable sizing to short circuit. COMPLIANT WITH STANDARDS Reliable results aligned with the main standards: IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission), CEI (Italian Electrotechnical Committee), NEC (National Electrical Code), CEC (Canadian Electrical Code). WHY CHOOSE IT SAVE TIME: the calculations you'd do by hand, instantly available here. AVOID ERRORS: verified formulas and up-to-date regulatory parameters. PROFESSIONAL REPORTS: PDF reports ready for printing and archiving. ALWAYS WITH YOU: over 200 tools including calculations, converters, tables and pinouts. THE MOST USED CALCULATIONS Cable sizing and coordination with the protective device, voltage drop, operating current, current intensity, voltage and power (active, reactive, apparent). Power factor and power factor correction. Current capacity of conductors and busbars, sizing of conduits and trunking, maximum cable length. SHORT CIRCUIT AND PROTECTION Short-circuit current at a point on the line, earthing system and coordination with the residual current device, cable protection against short circuit (K²S²), power loss, cable temperature, neutral current. ELECTRIC MOTOR Motor current, power, voltage, efficiency and power factor, slip, speed, maximum torque and full-load current. Three-phase motor connection diagrams, terminal markings. Three-phase to single-phase. ELECTRONICS Color and alphanumeric codes for resistors, capacitors and inductors, SMD code, LED resistor, voltage and current divider, Zener diode, battery life, resonant frequency, fuses and transformers. CONVERSIONS Delta-star, AWG, SWG, cross-section, length, energy, temperature, pressure, Ah/kWh, var/µF, Gauss/Tesla, RPM and many more. RESOURCES AND TABLES Tripping curves, cable reactance and resistivity, cable dimensions and weight, distribution systems (TT, TN, IT), IP/IK/NEMA protection ratings, ATEX marking, insulation classes, electrical symbols, ANSI device codes, plugs and sockets, IEC 60309, NEMA and EV charging connectors, SI prefixes and units of measurement, thermistors and thermocouples. PINOUTS Ethernet RJ-45, Ethernet with PoE, USB, HDMI, VGA, DVI, RS-232, FireWire, SATA, DisplayPort, Apple Lightning, Raspberry Pi, OBD II, XLR audio/DMX, MIDI, Jack, RCA, Thunderbolt, SD Card, SIM Card and LED. Stop searching everywhere for formulas and tables: PUT YOUR ENTIRE ELECTRICAL LAB IN YOUR SMARTPHONE. Download Electrical Calculations and work faster, with standards-compliant results. Terms of service (EULA): https://www.egalnetsoftwares.com/terms_of_service_app/

About

Cable Size Calculator

This tool helps electrical professionals quickly determine the correct cable sizes for electric circuits. It calculates voltage drop and supports various cable types, working offline for convenience on job sites.

Highlights
  • Offline operation
  • Voltage drop calculation
  • Supports copper and aluminum cables
  • Save output as PDF
  • Email results directly
  • Simple interface
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Cable size calculator developed by Power Plus Cable Co. L.L.C., Fujairah, U.A.E., provides a quick and easy way to select the suitable sizes of cables required for electric circuits. Suitable for electrical engineers, consultants, electricians cable installers and designers. The cable size calculator also gives the voltage drop in the circuit. An essential tool for all Electrical Engineers working in the MEP industry. With this tool in hand, cumbersome calculations can be easily done within a very short period of time thereby engineers will be able to carry their work wherever they go and do it efficiently with just a few clicks. This application works offline, and hence can be operated at sites without need of network coverage. The unique cable sizing calculator gives you access to the wide range of cables offered by Power Plus Cable Co. L.L.C., Fujairah, U.A.E. Features:- • Simple and Easy to use interface. • Operates offline. • Suitable for copper as well as Aluminium cables. • Output can be viewed and saved as pdf file. • Result can be directly attached to email for sending. • Suitable for mobiles as well as tablets. • Consumes very less system resources.

Screenshots

Electrical Calculations4 screens
Cable Size Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cable Size Calculator at none against Electrical Calculations's 3. Cable Size Calculator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 87%). Electrical Calculations's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (126 vs 2). 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. Electrical Calculations sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. Cable Size Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Electrical Calculations against 4.5 for Cable Size Calculator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Electrical Calculations has 126 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Electrical Calculations's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cable Size Calculator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Electrical Calculations ships an update every 3 weeks, Cable Size Calculator every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Electrical Calculations versus Cable Size Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElectrical CalculationsCable Size Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (126 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings126 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.07.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEgal Net di Ettore GallinaUnique Computer Systems LLC

Customer experience

Electrical Calculations

All ratings126 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews309 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative11.0%

Cable Size Calculator

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Electrical Calculations

Subscriptions2
  • PRO Version (3 months)$3.993 Months
  • PRO Version (1 year)7 Days trial$7.491 Year
One-time1
  • PRO Version (Lifetime)$89.99
None

Cable Size Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Electrical Calculations free?
Electrical Calculations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cable Size Calculator free?
Cable Size Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Electrical Calculations or Cable Size Calculator?
Electrical Calculations is rated higher. Electrical Calculations averages 4.6 out of 5 from 126 ratings, while Cable Size Calculator averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Electrical Calculations or Cable Size Calculator have ads?
Electrical Calculations shows ads; Cable Size Calculator does not.
Which is updated more often, Electrical Calculations or Cable Size Calculator?
Electrical Calculations ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cable Size Calculator every 4 months. Most recently, Electrical Calculations was updated on September 28, 2026 and Cable Size Calculator on September 9, 2026.

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