Read A Res vs Resistor
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.
Resistor
Quickly calculate resistor values from color bands or SMD codes, and vice versa. This tool is ideal for electronics enthusiasts, students, and DIYers working with 4, 5, or 6-band resistors and various SMD codes. It functions offline and requires no registration.
- Calculate resistor values from color bands
- Convert resistor values to color bands
- Supports 4, 5, and 6-band resistors
- Handles SMD codes (EIA-3, EIA-4, EIA-96)
- Works offline
- No registration required
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Resistor Converter – Fast & Easy Calculate resistor values, color bands, and SMD codes in seconds – perfect for electronics hobbyists, students, and professionals. Supports 4-, 5-, and 6-band resistors as well as SMD codes (EIA-3, EIA-4, EIA-96). - Tap color bands → read the value - Enter resistor → get matching color bands & SMD codes - Works offline, no registration required - Perfect for electronics, study & DIY projects Simple, fast, and free – the perfect companion for every electronics enthusiast!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Resistor at none against Read A Res's 1. Resistor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.4). Read A Res's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume 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. Read A Res sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Resistor asks for nothing beyond the download.
Resistor holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 19 respectively.
Read A Res ships an update every 2 months, Resistor every 9 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Read A Res | Resistor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (34 ratings) | 4.9 (19 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 34 — better | 19 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Enes Akkus | Gerhard Lentschik |
Customer experience
Read A Res
Resistor
In-app purchases
Read A Res
- Remove Ads$0.99
Resistor
No in-app purchases
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