Comparison

Resistor vs AI Resistor Color Code Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Resistor

Quickly identify the value of resistors using their color bands. This utility tool simplifies electronics calculations for hobbyists and professionals alike.

Highlights
  • Determine resistor values
  • Color code identification
  • Electronics utility
  • Simple interface
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- Easily determine resistor values by its color code

About

AI Resistor Color Code Scanner

Instantly identify and calculate resistor values using your iPhone camera. This tool eliminates the need for manual color band reading and charts, offering quick results for engineers, hobbyists, and students. Save your scans and organize them into projects for efficient workflow.

Highlights
  • Instant camera scanning
  • Save and organize scans
  • Interactive color band editing
  • Supports 3-6 band resistors
  • Offline functionality
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Tired of manually reading resistor color bands? Instantly scan, identify, and calculate resistor values with your iPhone camera — no more squinting or color code charts. Key Features - Instant Scanning: Point your camera and get resistor values in seconds. - Save & Organize: Save scans and group them into projects. - Interactive Editing: Verify and adjust color bands directly on screen. - Accurate Calculations: Supports 3, 4, 5, and 6-band resistors. - Offline Support: Works without internet — perfect for workshops and the field. - Easy to Use: Clean interface for beginners and professionals alike. Built for faster bench work, easier troubleshooting, and fewer resistor-reading mistakes. Join thousands of engineers, hobbyists, and students making their projects easier. Download today!

Screenshots

Resistor1 screens
AI Resistor Color Code Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Resistor at 4.0 against AI Resistor Color Code Scanner's 3.0. Resistor also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume and ads 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. AI Resistor Color Code Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Resistor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Resistor holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Resistor versus AI Resistor Color Code Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterResistorAI Resistor Color Code Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB163 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlavian KaufmannAndrew Ausonio

In-app purchases

None

Resistor

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

AI Resistor Color Code Scanner

One-time1
  • Monthly Subscription$2.99

Questions

Is Resistor free?
Resistor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AI Resistor Color Code Scanner free?
AI Resistor Color Code Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Resistor or AI Resistor Color Code Scanner?
Resistor is rated higher. Resistor averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while AI Resistor Color Code Scanner averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Resistor or AI Resistor Color Code Scanner have ads?
Neither Resistor nor AI Resistor Color Code Scanner shows ads.

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