Ugly's Electrical References
Ugly's Electrical References combines electrical tables, calculators and conduit-bending references.
Consider as a professional supplementary reference
Search, zoom and offline entries make common lookups portable.
Keep in mind: The2026NEC coverage claim is publisher information, not a verified code audit; local adoption, installation conditions and qualified judgment govern actual work. Not an NFPA-affiliated product.
Inside the app
Official product images
What you can do
- Look up diagrams/tables
- Use eligible electrical/conversion calculators
- Search/bookmark offline references
App Store review themes
Recurring praise and complaints, grouped by topic.
36 reviews · US App Store · Written feedback; review platforms are not identified
What reviewers like
A portable reference can complement the physical book
4 reviewsReviewers appreciate clear tables, content matching the pocketbook or reference access when working away from the book.
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The reviewer finds the NEC tables clear; this is a readability opinion rather than independent verification of electrical guidance.
Original excerpt“NEC tables are clear”Apple source · Review 14008946497
The reviewer likes having content corresponding to the pocketbook.
Original excerpt“content of the app is great as it matches the pocketbook”Apple source · Review 13973718187
What reviewers dislike
Finding familiar reference material takes too much effort
8 reviewsReviewers report failed search, missing familiar results or needing exact reference wording rather than ordinary keywords.
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The reviewer finds search inefficient because common ampacity terms do not produce the desired table, while a specific title does.
Original excerpt“you need to type in the exact wording”Apple source · Review 14467861357
The reviewer cannot locate a desired resistance reference.
Original excerpt“Where do you find the resistance per foot of a copper 12 gauge wire now.”Apple source · Review 14445504183
Small pages need better zoom and reading controls
5 reviewsReviewers request zoom, pinch gestures or text reflow for small reference pages; another requests Spanish language support.
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The reviewer reports needing horizontal panning because zoomed text does not reflow.
Original excerpt“Text does not reformat when zooming in”Apple source · Review 14683929396
The reviewer requests pinch zoom instead of only text-size controls.
Original excerpt“Allow me to pinch my fingers and open them up.”Apple source · Review 14445504183
Familiar tables or reference material seem unavailable
5 reviewsReviewers cannot find ampacity tables they previously used, while one finds videos and written or diagram content incomplete. Reported absence is not independently verified removal.
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The reviewer finds videos apparently missing and text and diagrams sparse in version 1.9.0.
Original excerpt“Many of the videos on topics appear to be missing. The text and diagrams are minimal.”Apple source · Review 14683929396
The reviewer cannot find table 310.16 after an update in version 1.8.9 and believes a familiar feature was removed.
Original excerpt“Where did table 310.16 go”Apple source · Review 14162201402
Show fewer negative themes
Video playback
5 reviewsReviewers raise concerns or requests about video playback.
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The reviewer separately reports recurring page refreshes still interrupt videos after that fix.
Original excerpt“it’ll cut off the video and I’ll have to re-select the video many times”Apple source · Review 13598339328
In version 1.8.7 the reviewer gets audio but no visible conduit-bending demonstration on an iPhone 17.
Original excerpt“sound comes through but no video”Apple source · Review 13581496458
Workflow and interface friction
3 reviewsConcerns and requests cover reference navigation (2 reviews); table lookup workflow (1 review).
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The reviewer prefers a table view to the current input-driven ampacity lookup.
Original excerpt“not a fan of this enter the temperature and then the gauge to find the amps”Apple source · Review 14445504183
The reviewer finds navigating to reference information slower than consulting a paper book.
Original excerpt“navigation is absurdly difficult”Apple source · Review 14327593665
Good for
- Qualified electrical professionals checking reference material
Consider alternatives for
- Users seeking permission or complete instruction for unsafe DIY wiring
Limitations & considerations
- Captured minimum: iOS 17.
- The2026NEC coverage claim is publisher information, not a verified code audit; local adoption, installation conditions and qualified judgment govern actual work. Not an NFPA-affiliated product.
Privacy & permissions
Avoid recording client/site identifiers in shared files; inspect app data and device access controls.
Sources & review notes Updated Nov 11, 2026
Reviewed by iApp4Me Editorial Team. Recommendations use the linked documentation and attributed accounts; device observations are identified separately.
- US App Store developer description
Complete description, download price and compatibility metadata captured 2026-11-02.
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