Comparison

Electrical Calculations vs Electrician's Sidekick

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

Electrician's Sidekick

This free tool consolidates essential electrical calculations and reference guides into a single app. It offers precise tools for conduit bending, wire sizing, voltage drop, and conduit fill, designed to enhance fieldwork efficiency and accuracy for professionals. The app functions offline, ensuring constant access to critical information.

Highlights
  • Conduit bending calculator
  • Wire sizing and voltage drop calculator
  • Conduit fill calculator
  • Construction calculator (feet/inches)
  • Electrical wiring color charts
  • Digital clinometer (level)
Features
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Tired of juggling multiple calculators and reference guides on the job? The Electrician's Sidekick app from IDEAL Electrical is a free tool that combines the functions of many electrical calculators into one convenient app. Instantly calculate rolling offsets and bends with the precise conduit bending calculator and integrated level. Determine accurate wire sizing, voltage drop, and conduit fill to meet compliance standards. Designed by pros for pros, this app maximizes your fieldwork efficiency and accuracy from layout to final connection. The calculators continue to function even without internet connectivity, ensuring you always have access to the information you need. Key features include: Connector Selector – input the wire combination and connector style to receive recommendations for the right connector for the job. Smart Meter Connectivity - Connect compatible IDEAL smart test instruments to automatically capture measurements, monitor readings in real time, and document results directly from your mobile device. Wire Sizing & Voltage Drop Calculator – input wire size, voltage, amperage, and length to determine volts and drop percentage. Conduit Bending Calculator – select the type of conduit and desired bend (offset, saddle bend, or rolling offset), then input the angle, offset distance, and clearance. The dynamic display quickly shows the bend required, shrink, and other important information. Conduit Fill Calculator – input the conduit type and the number/size of conductors to calculate the minimum conduit size required for a certain percentage of fill. Construction Calculator – this specialized calculator permits electricians to add and multiply feet and inches and get the answer back in feet and inches. Electrical Wiring Color Charts – provides the wiring code for the various phases in a panel for both 120/280V and 277/480V systems. Clinometer – transform your phone into a digital level with zero/reset options. When placed on a flat surface, it automatically becomes a bubble level. Simplify every job with this all-in-one electrician's companion. Join the thousands of other electricians using the free Electrician’s Sidekick app from IDEAL Electrical. DATA COMM - T568A/T568B Wiring Reference and conduit fill calculator for data cables. Box Fill Calculator - Calculate NEC® box fill requirements in seconds. Account for conductors, devices, grounding conductors, cable clamps, fixture studs, and plaster rings while instantly verifying box capacity and available volume.

Screenshots

Electrical Calculations4 screens
Electrician's Sidekick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Electrical Calculations at 87% against Electrician's Sidekick's 33%. Electrical Calculations also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.6) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). Electrician's Sidekick's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Electrical Calculations sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. Electrician's Sidekick asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Electrical Calculations holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Electrical Calculations has 129 ratings behind it against 18, 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 33% of Electrician's Sidekick's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Electrical Calculations ships an update every 2 weeks, Electrician's Sidekick every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Electrical Calculations versus Electrician's Sidekick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElectrical CalculationsElectrician's Sidekick
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (129 ratings) — better3.6 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings129 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEgal Net di Ettore GallinaIDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC

Customer experience

Electrical Calculations

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

Electrician's Sidekick

All ratings18 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

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

Electrician's Sidekick

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Electrical Calculations free?
Electrical Calculations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Electrician's Sidekick free?
Electrician's Sidekick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Electrical Calculations or Electrician's Sidekick?
Electrical Calculations is rated higher. Electrical Calculations averages 4.6 out of 5 from 129 ratings, while Electrician's Sidekick averages 3.6 from 18 ratings.
Do Electrical Calculations or Electrician's Sidekick have ads?
Electrical Calculations shows ads; Electrician's Sidekick does not.
Which is updated more often, Electrical Calculations or Electrician's Sidekick?
Electrical Calculations ships an update every 2 weeks, and Electrician's Sidekick every 4 months. Most recently, Electrical Calculations was updated on October 24, 2026 and Electrician's Sidekick on October 24, 2026.

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