Comparison

Digital Circuit Simulator Lite vs Electronics Tools & Calculator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Digital Circuit Simulator Lite

This app helps students learn digital engineering and computer science concepts through interactive logic circuit design. It provides a flexible workspace with various logic gates and tools to build and simulate digital circuits in real-time. Ideal for understanding fundamental computer operations and performing lab experiments.

Highlights
  • Logic gate simulation (AND, OR, NOT, etc.)
  • Real-time circuit building and testing
  • Virtual wiring and link tools
  • Unlimited scrollable design plane
  • Circuit lock for safe operation
  • Synchronized digital waveform clock generators
  • Save, load, share, and print circuits
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DigicalSim (formerly: iLogicDesigner) is a full featured app which assists students in logic design, digital engineering, computer science and mathematics. The app based on basic digital building blocks, logic gates. No knowledge of logic gates or digital circuits is required. It offers the basic building blocks, wiring tools and a flexible plane to create live real-time digital circuits, ideal for anyone who wants to learn the basic principles of how computers work - especially students of digital engineering, learn how to create simple logic gates, latches, flip-flops, adders, shift registers and counters. it can help them perform complete lab experiments. ► Features: - AND, NAND, OR, NOR, XOR, XNOR, Buffer, NOT, j-k Flip-Flop, D Flip-Flop, T Flip-Flop, Switch, Clock, Vcc, GND, VLink-Out, VLink-In, LED, 7-Segment Display, LED Stack Bar, and Label. - Flood gates (3 & 4) inputs for the gates (AND, NAND, OR, NOR, XOR, XNOR). - Multi-Color smooth curved wires. - Ability to add Virtual Links for tidy circuits. - Unlimited scrollable plane space, for extra large projects. - Run mode for clean circuit look, while operating live. - Circuit Lock, for safe Run. - Two switch operation modes (Toggle or Pulse). - Switchable synchronized digital waveform clock generators. with adjustable frequency. - Switches can be linked to work exclusively together. - Both Positive edge & Negative edge triggering supported for flip-flops, with indicator. - Configurable LED light color. - Live value indicators at each leg, for easy analysis. - Customizable tag for elements. - Customizable labels can be added anywhere. - Design-Time snap grid for easier alignment and cleaner look. - Zoom in & out, Also can be automatically zoomed to Show Circuit extents. - Persistent Circuit, it saves current circuit automatically to be completed later. - Save and load circuits using file manager. - A library of ready made circuit examples for quick jump start. - Circuits Can be shared and printed. - Re-assignable circuit diagram origin. - Append another circuit to the current circuit. - Highlight the gate wirings while dragged. - Select, deselect, duplicate, move & delete gates in groups. - Groups of elements can have distinctive Color and Label with customizable font and font color. - Auto scroll the plane when reach the edged while wiring, dragging or selecting. - Elastic selection rectangle to easily select elements. - Undo functionality, with 10 steps backward. - Direct wiring to use with Apple Pen. - Support to Pick'n Drop. - Boolean function viewer for each Gates & LED, while in run mode. - Live Timeline Viewer.

About

Electronics Tools & Calculator

This app serves as a pocket-sized electronics lab, offering a comprehensive reference for components and circuits. It simplifies complex calculations for filters, inductors, and various circuit configurations, aiding both engineers and hobbyists in their design processes.

Highlights
  • Electronic component reference
  • Electronic circuit reference
  • Filter design calculators
  • Inductor winding calculators
  • Transformer winding calculators
  • Resistor and capacitor calculations
  • Ohm's law and power calculations
Features
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Calculate, simulate, and understand electronic circuits with more than 60 calculators, interactive tools, and illustrated engineering references. Electronics Tools & Calculator is an all-in-one toolkit for students, engineers, technicians, makers, and electronics enthusiasts. Use it to study circuit theory, select components, check designs, or troubleshoot projects with practical calculators and clear circuit visuals. MORE THAN 60 ELECTRONICS CALCULATORS Solve problems across a wide range of topics: • Ohm’s law, voltage, current, resistance, and power • Series and parallel resistors and capacitors • Four-band, five-band, and SMD resistor codes • Voltage and current dividers • DC power and ripple voltage • RC, RL, LC, and RLC circuits • LED resistor and parallel LED calculations • Capacitor and inductor charging • Star-to-delta and delta-to-star conversions ACTIVE AND PASSIVE FILTER DESIGN Design and explore: • RC, RL, and LC filters • Butterworth and Chebyshev filters • Active and passive filters • Sallen-Key active filters • Band-pass and band-reject filters • Twin-T notch filters Selected advanced calculators include response graphs, helping you visualize how component values affect circuit behavior. AMPLIFIERS AND SEMICONDUCTORS Work with practical tools for: • 555 timer astable and monostable circuits • BJT analysis, biasing, Q-point, and switching • MOSFET switching • Inverting, non-inverting, and difference amplifiers • Class A, Class B, and Class AB amplifiers • Differential amplifiers and current mirrors • LM386 audio amplifier circuits POWER, RF, AND DESIGN TOOLS Explore calculations for: • Linear regulators and heat dissipation • Buck and boost converters • Rectifiers and Zener regulators • Clippers, clampers, and voltage multipliers • PCB trace width • Air-core and multilayer inductors • Transformers • Coaxial cables and waveguides • Antenna length and skin depth • dBm, watts, and decibel conversions • Servo and stepper motors DIGITAL ELECTRONICS Study essential digital circuits with clear diagrams and truth tables: • Logic gates • Flip-flops and counters • Multiplexers and demultiplexers • Encoders and decoders • Shift registers • Common digital integrated circuits INTERACTIVE CIRCUIT TOOLS Explore circuit behavior through interactive simulations and strong visual explanations. Adjust values, examine circuit configurations, and connect formulas with practical electronic designs. ILLUSTRATED ELECTRONICS REFERENCES Access more than 30 guides covering resistors, capacitors, inductors, transformers, diodes, BJTs, MOSFETs, IGBTs, UJTs, SCRs, DIACs, TRIACs, operational amplifiers, regulators, 555 timers, sensors, digital logic, Arduino boards, and ATmega microcontrollers. The guides combine explanations, equations, circuit diagrams, pinouts, truth tables, and practical notes to connect theory with real-world applications. DESIGNED FOR FASTER WORK • Search calculators by name • Save frequently used tools to Favorites • View response graphs in selected calculators • Export results from selected tools as PDF documents • Automatically switch between light and dark appearance • Use an interface designed for phones and larger screens • Choose from 15 supported languages • Access additional features through optional Pro tools Whether you are learning electronics, designing a filter, analyzing an amplifier, or checking values at the workbench, Electronics Tools & Calculator keeps useful tools and references close at hand. Important: This app is intended for education and design assistance. Always verify calculations, component ratings, circuit requirements, and safety considerations before building or operating electronic equipment.

Screenshots

Digital Circuit Simulator Lite4 screens
Electronics Tools & Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Electronics Tools & Calculator at 4.0 against Digital Circuit Simulator Lite's 2.8. Digital Circuit Simulator Lite's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (33% vs 17%). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Electronics Tools & Calculator holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 16 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Digital Circuit Simulator Lite's written reviews are positive against 17% of Electronics Tools & Calculator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Digital Circuit Simulator Lite ships an update fortnightly, Electronics Tools & Calculator every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Digital Circuit Simulator Lite versus Electronics Tools & Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDigital Circuit Simulator LiteElectronics Tools & Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (29 ratings)4.0 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings29 — better16
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmran AlQasmiAnas Abubakar

Customer experience

Digital Circuit Simulator Lite

All ratings29 ratings
Positive41.4%
Neutral10.3%
Negative48.3%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral7.4%
Negative59.3%

Electronics Tools & Calculator

All ratings16 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

In-app purchases

None

Digital Circuit Simulator Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Electronics Tools & Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Digital Circuit Simulator Lite free?
Digital Circuit Simulator Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Electronics Tools & Calculator free?
Electronics Tools & Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Digital Circuit Simulator Lite or Electronics Tools & Calculator?
Electronics Tools & Calculator is rated higher. Digital Circuit Simulator Lite averages 2.8 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Electronics Tools & Calculator averages 4.0 from 16 ratings.
Do Digital Circuit Simulator Lite or Electronics Tools & Calculator have ads?
Electronics Tools & Calculator shows ads; Digital Circuit Simulator Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, Digital Circuit Simulator Lite or Electronics Tools & Calculator?
Digital Circuit Simulator Lite ships an update fortnightly, and Electronics Tools & Calculator every 6 weeks. Most recently, Digital Circuit Simulator Lite was updated on September 30, 2026 and Electronics Tools & Calculator on October 13, 2026.

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