Read A Res vs Electronic Component Codes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Read A Res
Easily read and convert electronic component resistances. Input color codes or SMD values, and the application handles the rest. Offers a straightforward interface for quick calculations.
- Resistance reading
- Resistance conversion
- Color code input
- SMD value input
- Simple interface
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Here it is, the simplest way to read any resistance. With this simple interface, you can do resistance reading and converting at the same time. Just set color codes or enter smd value and ... nothing. That's simple. The app does everything else for you. - If you need anything else, we're here to help you. Don't be shy to contact us.
Electronic Component Codes
Quickly identify electronic component values using color codes and SMD markings. This utility supports resistors, capacitors, and inductors, offering detailed explanations and standard value charts.
- Resistor color code calculator
- SMD resistor code lookup
- Capacitor code identification
- Inductor color code guide
- E-series value charts
- Detailed help sections
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Electronic Component Codes is a handy tool for identifying resistance, capacitance, and inductance values from component markings. Supported Features: • Resistor color codes • SMD resistor codes • EIA-96 resistor codes • Ceramic capacitor codes • Film capacitor codes • Tantalum capacitor color codes • SMD tantalum capacitor codes • Inductor color codes • SMD inductor color codes The app also includes detailed help sections and explanations for all supported codes, along with standard E-series value charts. Languages Supported: English, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, and Ukrainian. Download now and simplify your electronics work!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Electronic Component Codes at none against Read A Res's 1. On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Read A Res sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Electronic Component Codes asks for nothing beyond the download.
Read A Res ships an update every 2 months, Electronic Component Codes every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Read A Res | Electronic Component Codes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (33 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 33 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Enes Akkus | ALG Software Lab |
Customer experience
Read A Res
Electronic Component Codes
In-app purchases
Read A Res
- Remove Ads$0.99
Electronic Component Codes
No in-app purchases
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