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Best Electric Code Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
14 free apps
Updated August 2026

Looking for free electric code apps? 14 of our 249+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Electric Code Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Electrical Code-A-DayElectrical Code-A-DayFree4.8★ (8.6K)NoNoAug 2026
2Ugly's Electrical ReferencesUgly's Electrical References$12.994.4★ (1.5K)NoNoAug 2026
3Wire Color CodeWire Color CodeFree4.7★ (654)NoYesJul 2026
4Code BuddyCode BuddyFree4.3★ (6)NoYesJul 2026
5Mike Holt's Electrical ToolboxMike Holt's Electrical ToolboxFree4.6★ (197)NoNoJul 2026
6Master Electrician Ref. LiteMaster Electrician Ref. LiteFree4.7★ (2.4K)NoNoAug 2026
7MasterCode NECMasterCode NECFree—NoYesJul 2026
8NEC Code Studio & ToolsNEC Code Studio & Tools$2.99 was $5.99—NoNoJun 2026

Top Picks for Electric Code

Electrical Code-A-Day#1

Electrical Code-A-Day by PawEng, LLC

Quiz for Electricians
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.8😊(8.6K ratings)
Free
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Test your electrical knowledge daily with a new question based on the US electrical code. Perfect for apprentices, journeymen, and masters seeking to learn or refresh their understanding of electrical concepts and regulations.

What We Love

  • 👍 Helpful for studying electrical content
  • 🚀 Convenient app for refreshing knowledge
  • 💡 Great tool for sharpening knowledge and testing
  • 👍 Awesome for narrowing down NEC questions

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Lacks explanations for wrong answers
  • 🐛 Some answers may be incorrect or unclear
  • 🐛 Mediocre grammar and proofreading
Ugly's Electrical References#2

Ugly's Electrical References by Informed Publishing

Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.4😐(1.5K ratings)
$12.99
#8in Productivity
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This app provides electricians and electrical professionals with up-to-date digital information based on the National Electrical Code. It includes formulas, wiring diagrams, conduit bending guides, and calculators for various electrical calculations. The app is designed for on-the-job reference and works offline.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Quick reference
  • 👍 Helpful for apprentices and journeymen
  • 👍 Convenient to have on phone
  • 👍 Useful calculators

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Videos/audio not working
  • 🐛 Bookmarking issues
  • 🐛 Glitchy navigation
Wire Color Code#3

Wire Color Code by Bonsaisoft LLC

Electrical circuit colors
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.7😞(654 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app helps electricians and DIYers identify electrical wire colors globally. It offers country-specific codes, a large circuit database, and quick search functionality. Customize colors for your projects and enjoy a user-friendly interface for efficient electrical panel wiring.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Saves time identifying wire colors and circuit numbers
  • 📚 Useful reference tool for electricians
  • 🎯 Helpful for professional electrical work
  • 👍 Intuitive and illustrative design

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Hidden costs beyond initial purchase price
  • 🔒 Account/license transfer issues between devices
  • 📉 Limited free version functionality (only 11 circuits)

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4
Code Buddy
Code Buddy
Code Buddy
#1 AI Tool for Skilled Trades
Free

This AI-powered tool helps skilled tradesmen quickly find and understand electrical codes and requirements. It offers real-time translation and up-to-date references for various standards, assisting with compliance and efficiency on the job.

AI-powered code queryingReal-time translationUp-to-date code libraries (NEC, OSHA, ANSI)
🔧 Utilities
(6)
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5
Mike Holt's Electrical Toolbox
Mike Holt's Electrical Toolbox
Mike Holt's Electrical Toolbox
Electrical Power Calculator
Free

This app provides essential calculations for electricians, inspectors, contractors, and engineers. It helps determine conductor sizing, circuit protection, race sizing, and grounding conductor sizes for various electrical equipment and services.

Conductor sizingVoltage drop limitationsCircuit protection sizing
🔧 Utilities
(197)
free
6
Master Electrician Ref. Lite
Master Electrician Ref. Lite
Master Electrician Ref. Lite
A handbook for electricians
Free

This electronic pocket reference guide provides essential information for electrical professionals. It offers calculations, code tables, and detailed sections on motors, ampacities, grounding, and more, all accessible on your mobile device.

Motor and wiring informationAmpacity tablesConduit fill and grounding sizes
📊 Productivity
(2.4K)
paid
7
MasterCode NEC
MasterCode NEC
MasterCode NEC
NEC Answers for Electricians.
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
8
NEC Code Studio & Tools
NEC Code Studio & Tools
NEC Code Studio & Tools
Electrical Code Illustrations
$2.99
$5.99 | 50% OFF
🔧 Utilities
(0)
9
QRScanner App - Scan & Create
QRScanner App - Scan & Create
QRScanner App - Scan & Create
Scan & Create QR Codes
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
10
Electrician Handbook — Basics
Electrician Handbook — Basics
Electrician Handbook — Basics
Electric circuit, voltage, ohm
Free
$5.99 | 100% OFF

This app provides electricians, students, and installers with essential electrical theory, interactive diagrams, and practical calculators. It includes a community forum for users to share knowledge and seek advice, all accessible offline without ads or subscriptions.

Electrical theory topicsInteractive circuit diagramsCalculators and formulas
🔍 Reference
(965)
free
11
NEC Code Exam Prep
NEC Code Exam Prep
NEC Code Exam Prep
learn the NEC
$9.99

Prepare for electrical licensing exams with practice questions and mock tests covering the National Electric Code. Features include detailed explanations for correct answers and personalized result history.

Practice mode with answer explanationsReal exam style timed mock examsCustomizable quick mock exams
📚 Education
(0)
paid
12
SPARK NEC
SPARK NEC
SPARK NEC
An onsite AI electrician tool
Free
📚 Education
(0)
13
Starr Electric Company, Inc
Starr Electric Company, Inc
Starr Electric Company, Inc
by Starr Electric Company, Inc.
Free
💼 Business
(0)
14
Electric Color Code
Electric Color Code
Electric Color Code
by DAE J MYUNG
$0.99

This app helps electricians and construction workers quickly identify the color codes for electrical conductors in US single or three-phase systems. It's a straightforward tool designed for efficiency on the job.

US conductor color code lookupSingle phase system supportThree phase system support
📊 Productivity
(19)
paid
15
QR Gen & Scan - Code Reader
QR Gen & Scan - Code Reader
QR Gen & Scan - Code Reader
QR Scanner , QR Generator
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
16
Electrical Code Meister
Electrical Code Meister
Electrical Code Meister
NEC 2023 Journeyman Exam Prep
Free
📚 Education
(0)
17
Auto Radio Code Generator - VW
Auto Radio Code Generator - VW
Auto Radio Code Generator - VW
VW Radio Code Generator
Free
🛍️ Shopping
(0)
18
Starlit Scan
Starlit Scan
Starlit Scan
by Flying Rainbow Network Technology Limited
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
19
Electrical Wiring Codes
Electrical Wiring Codes
Electrical Wiring Codes
Wire Color Guide + Watch App
$0.99
🔍 Reference
(0)
20
Wire It Right
Wire It Right
Wire It Right
by BRADLEY JOSEPH AUBUCHON
$1.99
📚 Education
(0)

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FAQ about Electric Code

What are the best electric code apps for iPhone?
Electrical Code-A-Day tops our electric code apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 8.6K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 14 of the top electric code apps we rank are free to download, including Electrical Code-A-Day and Wire Color Code.
Electrical Code-A-Day has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ electric code apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app provides a daily quiz question based on the electrical code in the United States. It's designed to help electricians of all levels test and improve their knowledge of electrical concepts and regulations.
The quiz covers a broad spectrum of electrical topics, including ampacity, wiring methods, conduit fill, electrical safety, grounding and bonding, motor data, and much more. The questions are written by a real electrician and are based on the US electrical code.

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