Read A Res vs Capacitor
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.
Capacitor
Easily determine capacitor values from color codes or calculate color codes from values. Supports both standard and SMD capacitors, providing quick and accurate conversions for electronics projects.
- Capacitor color code to value conversion
- Value to capacitor color code conversion
- SMD capacitor code to value conversion
- SMD value to EIA code calculation
- Supports standard and SMD capacitors
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The Capacitor Converter is the perfect tool for anyone working with electronics – from hobbyists and students to professional technicians. Simply select the color bands and instantly see the corresponding capacitor value. Or enter a value and let the app calculate the correct color bands automatically. SMD capacitors are fully supported as well: enter the capacitor code → the value is calculated. Enter the value → the matching EIA code is generated. The app works completely offline, is fast, intuitive, and requires no registration. Perfect for workshops, labs, education, and DIY electronics projects. Key Features: Select color bands → instantly get the capacitor value Enter a value → automatically get the correct color bands Supports SMD capacitor codes: EIA‑3, EIA‑4, and EIA‑96 Fully offline, no registration required Ideal for electronics hobbyists, students, and professionals Clean interface and fast workflow The Capacitor Converter makes working with capacitor values easier, faster, and more reliable.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Capacitor at 100% against Read A Res's 0%. Capacitor also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Read A Res's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 40 months) and ratings volume (34 vs 10). On price 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. Capacitor asks for nothing beyond the download.
Capacitor holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Read A Res's written reviews are positive against 100% of Capacitor's.
Read A Res ships an update every 2 months, Capacitor every 40 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Read A Res | Capacitor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (34 ratings) | 4.8 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 34 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 40 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
Capacitor
In-app purchases
Read A Res
- Remove Ads$0.99
Capacitor
No in-app purchases
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