Comparison

Electrical Calculations vs Mobile Electrician

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

Head to head
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

Mobile Electrician

This app provides a comprehensive suite of electrical calculation tools for professionals and students. It covers a wide range of topics including Ohm's law, motor calculations, conductor sizing, and various standards. Access essential electrical data and perform complex computations quickly and accurately.

Highlights
  • Ohm's law calculations (DC/AC)
  • Motor performance analysis
  • Conductor resistance and sizing
  • Capacitor and resistor calculations
  • Standard compliance tools (NEC, IEC, etc.)
  • Unit conversions
Features
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Basic electrical calculations on your mobile Mobile Electrician is a simple and powerful collection of electrical tools. It helps to save both time and effort while providing accurate results to various calculations. With this app you always have all important information at hand! The app includes: Basics: Ohm's law for DC Ohm's law for AC LC Resonance Y-Δ Transformation Electrical Energy Current Density Ideal transformer AC circuits RC snubbers Capacity: Connection of capacitors Capacitive reactance Run a 3 phase motor on a single phase Capacitive Voltage Divider Capacitor Charge / Energy Calculator Decode alphanumeric value Encode alphanumeric value Capacitor to reduce voltage Calculation of discharge time of capacitors Capacitor reactive power Resistance: Connection of resistors Voltage divider LED Resistor Decode the color bands resistors Encode the color bands resistors Wheatstone Bridge Calculator Decode alphanumeric value Encode alphanumeric value Standard Resistor Value Inductance: Connection of inductors Wire Self Inductance Inductive reactance Inductive Voltage Divider Decode the color bands inductors Inductance of an air core inductor Inductance of a solenoid Conductor: Conductor Resistance Conductor length Conductor size Voltage drop Electrical resistivity and conductivity Maximum length of conductor Motor: Calculate Amps Calculate Power Calculate kVA (3 Phase) Calculate Power Factor(3 Phase) Calculate efficiency Calculate of the motor slip Calculate motor torque Individual compensation three-phase induction motors Calculate motor power for centrifugal pump Calculate motor power for piston compressor Calculate motor power for the fan Three-Phase Motor Voltage Unbalance Three-Phase Motor Current Unbalance Motor Protection Standards: Allowable ampacities for wire (NEC,IEC,CEC,PUE,IET,AS/NZS) Wire Size Calculator(NEC,IEC,CEC,PUE,IET,AS/NZS) Motor protection(PUE) Maximum circuit conductor length(NEC,IEC,CEC,PUE,IET,AS/NZS) Maximum circuit ampacity(NEC,IEC,CEC,PUE,IET,AS/NZS) Conduit Fill Calculator(NEC) Others: Minimum levels of short-circuit current Short-circuit current at the secondary terminals of a MV/LV distribution transformer Calculate fuse Power of heating element Heating Element use Nichrome Leakage current Calculation sizing a generator for your home IP Code Appliance classes Force of an Electromagnet Electricity Cost Calculator Calculation of electrical loads applying demand factor UPS Battery size calculator UPS Battery runtime calculator Calculation of transformer rating Generator short circuit fault current Calculation of earthing conductors Compensation to increase the available active power of the transformer Conversion: Conversion Wire sizes Conversion VA-W-VAr and calculate Reactive Power Compensation Conversion cos(φ)-sin(φ)-tg(φ) AWG Conversions Conversion of units of temperature Conversion distance Conversion units of pressure Conversion units of flow Conversion units of volume Conversion voltage Conversion units of energy Conversion SI prefixes Conversion Weight Time Units Conversion Power Units Conversion Cables: Calculate number cables that fits in a pipe Cable Reel Capacity Length of cable on a reel Inductive reactance cable Calculate the weight of the metal in the cable Cable weight by formulas Wiring Color Codes Length of a Hanging Cable Power losses in cable Sizing of protective earthing conductor Calculation history For each calculation is given a separate help Mathematical calculator Percentage calculator Time calculator Online and offline handbook Making reports and screenshots. Save, print and send

Screenshots

Electrical Calculations4 screens
Mobile Electrician4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Electrical Calculations at Free against Mobile Electrician's $4.99. Electrical Calculations also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). Mobile Electrician's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Electrical Calculations is free to download; Mobile Electrician costs $4.99 up front. Electrical Calculations sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. Mobile Electrician asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Electrical Calculations holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Electrical Calculations has 129 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Electrical Calculations's written reviews are positive against 61% of Mobile Electrician's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Electrical Calculations ships an update every 2 weeks, Mobile Electrician every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Electrical Calculations versus Mobile Electrician: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElectrical CalculationsMobile Electrician
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.6 (129 ratings) — better2.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews — better61.1% of reviews
Number of ratings129 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEgal Net di Ettore GallinaAnatolij Tarasenko

Customer experience

Electrical Calculations

All ratings129 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral1.6%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews309 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative11.0%

Mobile Electrician

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative27.8%

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

Mobile Electrician

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Electrical Calculations free?
Electrical Calculations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mobile Electrician free?
Mobile Electrician costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Electrical Calculations or Mobile Electrician?
Electrical Calculations is rated higher. Electrical Calculations averages 4.6 out of 5 from 129 ratings, while Mobile Electrician averages 2.6 from 5 ratings.
Do Electrical Calculations or Mobile Electrician have ads?
Electrical Calculations shows ads; Mobile Electrician does not.
Which is updated more often, Electrical Calculations or Mobile Electrician?
Electrical Calculations ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mobile Electrician every 4 months. Most recently, Electrical Calculations was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mobile Electrician on October 29, 2026.

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