Best National Electrical Code Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated October 2026

With an average user rating of 4.5★, the national electrical code category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 246+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top National Electrical Code Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Master Electrician Ref. LiteMaster Electrician Ref. LiteFree4.7★ (2.5K)NoNoOct 2026
2Mike Holt's Electrical ToolboxMike Holt's Electrical ToolboxFree4.6★ (197)NoNoOct 2026
3Southwire® Conduit Fill CalcSouthwire® Conduit Fill CalcFree4.5★ (771)NoNoOct 2026
4Electrical Code-A-DayElectrical Code-A-DayFree4.8★ (9.3K)NoNoOct 2026
5Electrician Handbook — BasicsElectrician Handbook — BasicsFree4.8★ (1K)NoYesOct 2026
6NEC MasteryNEC MasteryFree4.8★ (172)NoYesOct 2026
7MasterCode NECMasterCode NECFree5.0★ (1)NoYesOct 2026
8Ugly's Electrical ReferencesUgly's Electrical References$12.994.4★ (1.5K)NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for National Electrical Code

Master Electrician Ref. Lite#1

Master Electrician Ref. Lite by PawEng, LLC

A handbook for electricians
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.7(2.5K ratings)
Free
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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.

Mike Holt's Electrical Toolbox#2

Mike Holt's Electrical Toolbox by Mike Holt Enterprises

Electrical Power Calculator
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.6😐(197 ratings)
Free
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great app for electricians
  • 💡 Provides code article references
  • 👍 Useful for on-the-spot reference
  • 👍 Excellent for verifying calculations
  • 👍 Helpful for exam preparation
  • 👍 Simplifies the trade
  • 👍 Great jobsite resource
  • 👍 Handy tool for electricians
  • 👍 Teaches code in an advanced way
  • 👍 Free app with needed features
  • 👍 Helps size A/C circuits correctly
  • 👍 American made

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Emailing results not working
  • 🐛 Outdated information
  • 🐛 Load calc a little clunky
  • 🐛 Content setup needs overhaul
  • 🐛 Video series lacks completion system
  • 🐛 Bug with widescreen video exit
  • 🐛 Not user-friendly
  • 🐛 Outdated app needs refinement
  • 🐛 Previous calculation data not erased
  • 🐛 App is straight garbage (paid)
4.5😊(771 ratings)
Free
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This tool assists electricians, engineers, and contractors in determining the correct conduit size based on NEC guidelines. It calculates conduit fill percentages and jam probability, saving time compared to manual calculations.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Quick and easy calculations
  • 👍 User-friendly interface with spin wheel controls
  • 📊 Shows actual fill percentage and NEC compliance
  • 🔧 Ability to add multiple wire sizes simultaneously
  • 💾 Customizable wire data entry
  • ⚡ Saves significant time on job sites
  • 🎯 Accurate calculations (when working properly)
  • 📱 Convenient mobile access to conduit fill information

Room to Improve

  • ⚠️ Accuracy issues reported by multiple users
  • ❌ Limited wire gauge options (missing 16 & 18 AWG)
  • 🔄 Changing conduit type erases conduit size
  • 📉 Jam probability calculations unreliable
  • 🗑️ No data persistence between calculations
  • 🐛 Blank screen crashes on older versions
  • ⚠️ Discrepancies with NEC standards calculations

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FAQ about National Electrical Code

What are the best national electrical code apps for iPhone?
Master Electrician Ref. Lite tops our national electrical code apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 2.5K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 17 of the top national electrical code apps we rank are free to download, including Master Electrician Ref. Lite and Mike Holt's Electrical Toolbox.
Master Electrician Ref. Lite has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 246+ national electrical code apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.