IDEAL Sidekick is an electrical calculator app from IDEAL Industries with wire sizing, conduit fill, and tool-related reference data aimed at electricians using IDEAL tools and testers.
| Feature | IDEAL Sidekick | SparkShift |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Varies — see their site | Free |
| Platform | iOS + Android | Browser + iOS + Android |
| NEC editions | Varies — see their site | 2017, 2020, 2023, 2026 |
| 3D conduit bending | Varies — see their site | Yes — live parametric 3D |
| Load calculations | Varies — see their site | Dwelling, commercial, demand |
| No sign-up required | Varies — see their site | Yes |
IDEAL Sidekick information is based on publicly available sources as of 2026. For the most current pricing and features, visit https://www.idealindustries.com.
The calculators most relevant to what IDEAL Sidekick users typically need. All free, no sign-up.
Yes. SparkShift's calculators are accessible in any browser at sparkshift.app/calculators with no account required. You can use both tools simultaneously if you prefer.
SparkShift calculations are based on the same NEC tables and formulas used by any compliant electrical calculation tool. Wire sizing uses NEC 310.16, conduit fill uses NEC Chapter 9, and motor FLC uses NEC Tables 430.247–430.250.
SparkShift covers wire sizing, conduit fill, voltage drop, and motor circuits — the core calculations in most field tools. SparkShift adds dwelling load, commercial load, arc flash, EV charger, solar PV, and conduit bending with 3D visualization.
Yes. SparkShift Pro subscribers can export calculation results as PDF reports.
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