IC References vs Switchboard ESP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IC References
Access reference designs for electronic and electromechanical components. Search by manufacturer, reference number, or part number, and link directly to design files and datasheets. Facilitates communication by allowing direct email sharing of information.
- Search by IC Manufacturer, Reference, or Part Number
- Link to IC Reference Designs
- Link to Würth Elektronik Datasheets
- Parametric Search for Reference Designs
- Email Sharing of Information
- Multilingual Support (English, German, French)
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The “IC References” App allows you to access all reference designs containing Electronic & Electromechanical Components from Würth Elektronik. Features: - Search via IC Manufacturer, IC Reference or Würth Elektronik Part number - Link to the IC Reference designs - Link to the Würth Elektronik data sheets - Parametric search for any reference design with Würth Elektronik components - Send E-mails direct from the app to inform your customer or colleague - App available in English, German and French
Switchboard ESP
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: IC References at none against Switchboard ESP's shown. IC References also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). Switchboard ESP's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
IC References ships an update every 2 months, Switchboard ESP every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IC References | Switchboard ESP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Wuerth Elektronik eiSos GmbH & Co. KG | Smartprocess Colombia SAS |
In-app purchases
IC References
No in-app purchases
Switchboard ESP
No in-app purchases
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