Comparison

TechTool Pro Remote vs Electronic

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

Head to head
About

TechTool Pro Remote

This companion app allows users to monitor the results of TechTool Pro 10 tests and tools remotely. It's ideal for Mac users who need to track system diagnostics while away from their computer.

Highlights
  • View recent test results
  • Monitor tool progress
  • Remote access for Mac users
  • Companion app for TechTool Pro 10
  • At-a-glance results display
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TechTool Pro Remote is a companion app for TechTool Pro 10 for Mac. Use TechTool Pro Remote to see recent test and tool results at a glance. It's especially useful for the Mac user who can't spend the time to monitor testing in front of the computer, but wants to see how it is going from the road.

About

Electronic

This comprehensive electronics reference and tool suite offers over 70 calculators, tables, and data for engineers, students, and hobbyists. It features a modern UI, iCloud sync, multi-window support, and PDF export, all accessible offline.

Highlights
  • Over 70 tools, tables, and references
  • Universal app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Multi-window support for parallel use
  • PDF export for results
  • Offline functionality
  • Modern UI with Dark Mode
Features
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Electronic Toolbox 2 – The classic, re‑imagined Since 2009, Electronic Toolbox has been one of the most comprehensive electronics references and toolboxes on the App Store—for professionals, students, makers, HAMs, and hobby engineers. With Electronic Toolbox 2, a fully modernized new edition arrives: familiar in structure, up to date technologically, and consistently evolved. # The best and most complete electronics app—now for iPhone, iPad & Mac Over 70 tools, tables, and references—from “A” like ASCII table to “Z” like Zener diode calculation: Everything you need in the lab, workshop, or lecture hall, in one place. • Universal app: One purchase—three platforms (iPhone, iPad, Mac) • iCloud sync: All settings and favorites automatically on all devices • Multi‑window support: Use multiple tools in parallel—ideal for comparisons • PDF export: Save, document, or share results • Pinned tools: Keep important tools always at hand • Interactive tools: New visualizations, e.g., in the Battery Charge tool • Modern UI with Dark Mode: Redesigned, clearly structured, and easy to read # Proven foundation, familiar workflow Electronic Toolbox 2 stays true to its heritage—all known tools are included and have been carefully revised. From calculators to reference data: nothing is missing, much is better. Examples: • Resistor color code and coil calculator • NE555 and heatsink calculation • Conversion and unit tools (HEX, AWG, frequency, and more) • Parametric component search with datasheets • Tables for batteries, drill sizes, IC pinouts, packages, and more • References for boards like Raspberry Pi, Arduino, BeagleBone, Nano Pi … • Global search across all tools • Fully usable offline • No ads, no in‑app purchases # Continuously improved—since 2009 Electronic Toolbox has been maintained and improved with passion for over a decade. With version 2, we carry this legacy forward—on a new technical foundation for the years ahead. Feedback from the community remains central: every suggestion helps make the toolbox even better. # Gentle transition The original Electronic‑Toolbox Pro remains fully usable—existing workflows are not interrupted. Existing customers can switch to the new version via a discounted bundle. Features like the Circuit Editor or Projects will initially remain exclusive to Electronic‑Toolbox Pro and are not yet included in this new edition. # From the developer Jan Roskosch built Electronic Toolbox 2 together with his father Marcus Roskosch, the developer of the original app. A modern realization of a classic—with the same passion for electronics, precision, and quality. # At a glance • Completely new, modern interface • All known tools from the original app included • Universal app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac • iCloud synchronization • PDF export & multi‑window support • Fully usable offline • No ads, no in‑app purchases ----- Electronic Toolbox 2—the future of the electronic toolbox. Continued with passion. Built for you.

Screenshots

TechTool Pro Remote2 screens
Electronic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Electronic at 100% against TechTool Pro Remote's 13%. Electronic also leads on rating (2.3 vs 1.9) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). TechTool Pro Remote's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99) and ratings volume (10 vs 3). On ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

TechTool Pro Remote is free to download; Electronic costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Electronic holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of TechTool Pro Remote's written reviews are positive against 100% of Electronic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TechTool Pro Remote ships an update every 2 months, Electronic fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
TechTool Pro Remote versus Electronic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTechTool Pro RemoteElectronic
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating1.9 (10 ratings)2.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS10.1 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB166 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicromat, Inc.Marcus Roskosch

Customer experience

TechTool Pro Remote

All ratings10 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.5%

Electronic

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TechTool Pro Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Electronic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TechTool Pro Remote free?
TechTool Pro Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Electronic free?
Electronic costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TechTool Pro Remote or Electronic?
Electronic is rated higher. TechTool Pro Remote averages 1.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Electronic averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do TechTool Pro Remote or Electronic have ads?
Neither TechTool Pro Remote nor Electronic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TechTool Pro Remote or Electronic?
TechTool Pro Remote ships an update every 2 months, and Electronic fortnightly. Most recently, TechTool Pro Remote was updated on September 18, 2026 and Electronic on September 14, 2026.

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