# aimspice

> Analog circuit simulator for electronics design and analysis. (iPhone/iPad app by Trond Ytterdal.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aimspice/id906665868 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Trond Ytterdal](https://appshunter.io/developer/906665871)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 26 MB
- Released: 2014-08-27
- Data updated: 2026-06-03
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aimspice/id906665868/reviews.md

## What is aimspice?

AIM-Spice analog circuit simulator.

SPICE is the most commonly used analog circuit simulator today and is enormously important for the electronics industry. SPICE is a general purpose analog simulator which contains models for most circuit elements and can handle complex nonlinear circuits. The simulator can calculate dc operating points, perform transient analyses, locate poles and zeros for different kinds of transfer functions, find the small signal frequency response, small signal transfer functions, small signal sensitivities, and perform Fourier, noise, and distortion analyses. 

 The simulator was developed at the University of California, Berkeley, and was first released in 1972. Many scientists at Berkeley and other institutions contributed to the development and improvement in subsequent versions of SPICE. In 1975, Nagel described the next major release of SPICE, called SPICE2. The core of the program still remained intact, even after many improvements and additions. These included improved device models, numerical techniques, and user interfaces. The last major release, SPICE3, came in 1985 with a conversion of the source code from FORTRAN to the C programming language. The Berkeley version of SPICE is a public domain program, but since the late 1970s a number of companies have released commercial versions of SPICE, providing further improvements in user support, in user interfaces, and, in certain cases, also in models and in simulation convergence.

 AIM-Spice is a new version of SPICE running under the Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems. AIM-Spice for Windows is capable of displaying graphically the results of a simulation in progress, a feature that allows the operator to terminate a run based on an instant information on intermediate simulation results. The development of AIM-Spice was motivated by the need of a more user friendly interface, and as a vehicle for the new set of advanced device models for circuit simulation developed by our group.

## Key features

- Analog circuit simulation
- DC operating point calculation
- Transient analysis
- Frequency response analysis
- Noise and distortion analysis
- Real-time graphical results display

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aimspice/id906665868/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Spice novice

*2025-04-26*

I do like this app.  The UI is a little jittery on iPhone 13pro max running ios18.2.1. Sometimes it is very difficult to get the keyboard off the screen…
Would really like to have a grid option on plot menu/display

### 5/5 — Thank you for this AimSpice SPICE port

*2019-10-30*

I really wanted a nice version of SPICE that would run on my iPad Mini 4. This is it. Nice clean interface ready to enter circuit definition files. It has given me incentive to reacquaint myself with SPICE.

### 1/5 — Broken prototype?

*2019-05-06*

I’ve been unable to get this working even with example pspice (.cir) files from the net. Various errors when trying to run these files I believe should work.
Designed like a desktop application with File and Edit menus not like an iPhone app.

### 5/5 — Great app that uses enormous computing power of iPhone

*2019-04-09*

Great app that uses enormous computing power of iPhone

### 1/5 — Scam application - does absolutely nothing useful

*2017-09-12*

Don't bother - the UI is a joke, there's no working functionality or documentation.

Why do people think they can get away with this nonsense?

## Frequently asked questions about aimspice

### What is aimspice?

aimspice is an analog circuit simulator that runs on Windows and Linux. It is based on the widely used SPICE simulator and offers advanced analysis features for electronic circuits.

### What kind of analyses does aimspice perform?

aimspice can perform DC operating point calculations, transient analyses, frequency response analysis, noise analysis, and distortion analysis, among others.

### Can I see simulation results as they happen with aimspice?

Yes, aimspice for Windows can display simulation results graphically in real-time. This feature allows users to monitor intermediate results and potentially terminate a simulation early.

### Is aimspice suitable for beginners in electronics?

While aimspice offers advanced features, its core functionality is based on SPICE, a standard in the industry. Its real-time graphical display can aid in understanding complex circuit behavior.

### What devices is aimspice available on?

aimspice is available for Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems. It is designed for desktop use.

### How often is aimspice updated?

The last update for aimspice was on August 9, 2018, with version 2.15. The app was initially released on August 27, 2014.

### What is the user rating for aimspice?

aimspice has a rating of 3.5 stars based on 4 ratings. This suggests a mixed user reception.

### Does aimspice have ads?

No, aimspice does not contain advertisements. It is a free application without any ad-supported elements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.15 — 2018-08-09

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

BSIM4 v8.1 now supported
Bug-fixes

### 2.14 — 2017-02-23

Bug fixes.

### 2.10 — 2016-09-20

Bug fixes

### 2.05 — 2014-11-15

Multiple plots that can be selected using flick gestures.

### 2.02 — 2014-11-06

Bug fix.

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