Simple Circuit Builder vs Series Parallel Calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Circuit Builder
This virtual lab offers a hands-on experience for learning about resistors and circuit resistance. Easily build and test series and parallel circuits, measure voltage and current, and understand the impact of component changes in real-time.
- Build circuits with up to eight components
- Five component types
- Virtual volt and amp meters
- Adjustable resistor and voltage values
- Real-time circuit analysis
- Demonstrates 'Opens' and 'Shorts'
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Description This is the BEST app to learn about Resistors and Circuit Resistance (Equivalent Resistance). This virtual lab provides an excellent environment for anyone who is interested in understanding series and parallel resistors, learning how to measure voltages across resistors, current through series and parallel circuits and solving simple circuits. Features - VERY SIMPLE and EASY TO USE, with up to eight component sections. - Component sections can easily be configured from five different types. - VIRTUAL "Hands On" experience using volt and amp meters. - Resistor values can easily be changed with a picker, keypad or using randomize button. - Circuit voltage can easily be changed from 1 to 1000 volts with a picker or a keypad. - The "Basics" screen make this app unique for the simplicity and speed of seeing the effects of "Opens" (resistor component with infinite resistance) and "Shorts" (resistor component with zero resistance). - FREE and NO ADVERTISEMENTS. - The circuit is always "LIVE" and immediately shows voltage, current and circuit resistance with any changes made to the circuit.
Series Parallel Calculator
Calculate resistors, capacitors, and inductors in series and parallel circuits. This tool simplifies complex electrical circuit analysis for professionals and students, providing instant, accurate results for various configurations.
- Series and parallel calculations
- Resistor, capacitor, and inductor calculation
- Mixed circuit solver
- User-friendly interface
- Instant results
- Circuit analysis
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Effortlessly calculate resistors, capacitors, and inductors with the Series Parallel Calculator app. Whether you're a professional engineer or a student, our app simplifies complex circuit calculations, saving time and ensuring accuracy in your designs. Key Features: Series and Parallel Calculations: Quickly solve for resistances, capacitances, and inductances in both series and parallel circuits. Resistor Calculator: Accurately compute resistor values in different configurations. Capacitor & Inductor Calculator: Calculate capacitance and inductance for both series and parallel setups. Comprehensive Circuit Analysis: Handle various electrical circuit calculations including mixed circuits, with ease. User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive design makes it easy to input values and get instant results. Engineering Tool: Ideal for electrical engineers, students, and anyone dealing with circuit analysis and design. Why Choose the Series Parallel Calculator? This app simplifies the often complex calculations required in electrical circuit design. Calculate resistance, capacitance, and inductance for series and parallel configurations in seconds. Whether you're analyzing a basic resistor network or optimizing an intricate electrical circuit, our app provides the precise values you need. Advanced Features: Parallel Resistance Calculator: Compute the combined resistance in parallel configurations. Series Resistance Calculator: Easily add up resistor values in series circuits. Mixed Circuit Solver: Get accurate results for circuits containing both series and parallel components. Capacitor and Inductor Calculator: Ideal for complex designs involving inductive and capacitive elements. Instant Results: Input your values, choose the type of circuit, and get the calculation results instantly. Educational and Professional Use: Perfect for both learning and professional circuit design needs. Optimize Your Circuit Designs: Whether you're dealing with a simple series circuit or a complex parallel configuration, the Series Parallel Calculator ensures accuracy and speed in your calculations. Download now and simplify your circuit design workflow.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Series Parallel Calculator at 4.5 against Simple Circuit Builder's 4.0. Series Parallel Calculator also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Simple Circuit Builder's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (28 vs 2). 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.
Series Parallel Calculator holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Circuit Builder has 28 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Simple Circuit Builder | Series Parallel Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (28 ratings) | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David White | Muhammad Awais Younas |
Customer experience
Simple Circuit Builder
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In-app purchases
Simple Circuit Builder
No in-app purchases
Series Parallel Calculator
No in-app purchases
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