Read A Res vs SMD decoder
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.
SMD decoder
Decode SMD resistors with this practical tool. It supports three-digit, four-digit, and EIA-96 encoded resistor values, providing quick and accurate identification.
- Decodes 3-digit SMD codes
- Decodes 4-digit SMD codes
- Decodes EIA-96 SMD codes
- Resistor value identification
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A practical application that will decode any SMD resistor, regardless of whether the code is three or four digits, as well as those encoded in the EIA - 96 system.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SMD decoder at 5.0 against Read A Res's 4.4. SMD decoder also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Read A Res's advantage is ratings volume (33 vs 1). 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. SMD decoder asks for nothing beyond the download.
SMD decoder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Read A Res has 33 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Read A Res ships an update every 2 months, SMD decoder every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Read A Res | SMD decoder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (33 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 33 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Enes Akkus | Arkadiusz Fryszkowski |
Customer experience
Read A Res
SMD decoder
In-app purchases
Read A Res
- Remove Ads$0.99
SMD decoder
No in-app purchases
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