Ugly's Electrical References

Name: Ugly's Electrical References
Price: 12.99 USD
Rating: 4.4 (1475 reviews)
Author: Informed Publishing

by Informed Publishing

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 31 Jul 2026

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Price: $12.99

Last verified 31 Jul 2026

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4.4 1475 ratings · App Store

4/5You need help with your app. There is no PDF to reference. Not reliable
How you guys can at least give the pdf for reference? Just need a pdf before my book comes in the mail. Not very happy with the information not matching up with the book reference. I can buy a better calculator/ AI system to provide me with the answers. I just aspected to be able to see the PDF , front to back when I bout this app. That’s what your website stated, but I don’t see a pdf of the reference book for Eletrical reference!!!!!!

Tech Wise · 31 Jul 2026
3/5App does not work as advertised
It has the usual solid, key information that the Ugly’s book has, however the app functionality is terrible in three key respects. One, the search function is so basic that it’s almost completely useless. NEC article number references won’t show up in search results, as well as any number of other basic key words and table titles. A pdf document is more searchable, never mind that a book index would contain more “searchable”information. Two, the bookmarks function doesn’t work at all...if I bookmark a page, when I go back to the bookmark... it takes me to the wrong page every time, even though the title of the bookmark is correct. It’s very frustrating!...Especially for something that is not free. And three, sometimes when I scroll through a section, the app will ”glitch” and send me to a completely different section with no way to get back to the section that I was originally looking at without going back through the menu titles and subsections and re-selecting my original page. I’m not sure why this app lacks the basic functionality that it itself indicates that it is capable of handling. My version utilizes the latest update. What’s the point of buying this app if it doesn’t even work as advertised. I don’t know that I would buy the app if I could go back...it’s failure to work as advertised makes it a hard sell over just getting the book.

IBEW Brother · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Helpful to apprentices and even journeyman
I’m an apprentice electrician, I used to have the actual uglys book, but with the app I can access information alot quicker. Especially at a job site, where time is money. A journeyman who I was working with told me to get the app instead because if I don’t have the book with me at work, and I really need to know something, then I have to go on google which takes FOREVER to get factual information. Versus on my phone, I’m going to have my phone with me where ever I go. Therefore I have uglys references with me 24/7. Sometimes I read it when I’m not at work because I constantly want to learn new information. It’s definitely worth the money!

SirZeni · 31 Jul 2026
4/5Great but..
I have the physical Ugly’s book and am currently in school learning the trade. I enjoy the mobile version and like that I can just search up topics but the app should be improved a bit. When I set up a bookmark and then have to go back to it, it won’t be in the same place I set the bookmark. It jumps a few pages before or after where I set up the bookmark. Overall though it’s most certainly worth it and I’m sure I’ll use the mobile version more than the physical once I’m out in the field.

JoeA823 · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Interactive searchable Uglys App!
I originally gave this app 4 stars when it first came out but stated it needed a lot of functionality upgrades but has since then added everything I said was wrong with it. Now with pinch to zoom, completely searchable topics and text, and instructional videos such as in the conduit bending section, and pdf versions of the newest Ugly’s version, this app is as good as having the hard copy of the book in your hands at all times, but quicker for topics look up!!

Sparkyboy71 · 31 Jul 2026

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1.0
1.1.0
- Added pinch to zoom in the eBook content - Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.
1.5.0
Updated to 2017 edition of Ugly’s Electrical References ebook Bug fixes and performance improvements.
1.5.1
Bug Fixes.
1.5.2
Bug fixes and stability improvements.
1.5.3
Bug fixes.
1.5.4
Bug fixes and stability improvements. Fixed issue with some purchases not unlocking content properly.
1.6.0
All-new diagrams for DC Motor Terminal Markings, transformer connections, three-phase phase rotation, and updated conduit fill tables and PPE Guidelines.
1.6.5
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
1.7.0
Added support for iPhone X. Bug fixes and performance improvements.
1.7.5
Bug fixes and calculator improvements.
1.7.6
Bug fixes.
1.8.0
Featuring new menu designs the Ugly's Electrical References App 2020 has been updated to reflect changes to the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) and the 2020 Edition of our popular Ugly’s Electrical References book. The Ugly’s 2020 App offers the most pertinent, up-to-date digital information for electricians, including table change information, mathematical formulas; National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) wiring configurations; a conduit bending guide with videos, ampacity and conduit fill information, transformer and control circuit wiring diagrams, and conversion tables. The 2020 Edition: •Reflects changes to the 2020 NEC •New look and updated menu icons •Improved deep linking between menus and content •Features expanded coverage of the following topics: oJunction Box size calculations oSelecting, testing, and using multimeters to measure voltage, resistance, and current oSelecting, testing, and using a clamp-on ammeter to measure current oSelecting, testing, and using a non-contact voltage tester oOverview of important NEC code changes from 2014, 2107, and 2020 *** Please note, with the new book content your existing bookmarks will need to be manually updated ***
1.8.1
Bug Fixing.
1.8.2
• Optimise Bookmark Locations • Fix usability issues with ePub
1.8.3
• Accessibility feature • Bug fixes.
1.8.4
Updated to match the 2023 Edition of the Ugly's Electrical References book Reflects changes to the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC)
1.8.5
• In-App update •. Bug Fixing
1.8.6
• UI Improvements and Bug Fixing
1.8.7
Improvements and Bug Fixing
1.8.8
Video improvements and Bug fixing.
1.8.9
• Updated to match the 2026 Edition of the Ugly's Electrical References book • Reflects changes to the 2026 National Electrical Code (NEC) • UI Improvements
1.9.0 · 19 Jun 2026
• Added support for Apple Age signal to ensure age compliance • Improvements And Bug fixing.

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