Comparison

WE Catalog vs Code Zebra Symbols

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

Head to head
About

WE Catalog

This app helps users select electronic components for their projects. It offers a QR-code scanner for paper catalogs and provides access to a wide range of components like ferrites, inductors, and capacitors.

Highlights
  • Component selection tool
  • QR-code scanner
  • Ferrite selection
  • Inductor selection
  • Capacitor selection
  • Resistor selection
  • LED selection
Features
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Thanks for using the WE Catalogue app by Würth Elektronik eiSos. With this app you have another tool in addition to the website, www.we-online.com and our online platform REDEXPERT www.we-online.com/redexpert. Here you can select the right component for your project. By using the QR-Code scanner, it is the perfect companion four our paper catalogue. With this app, you will be able to selecta suitable ferrite, inductor, overvoltage protection, capacitor, resistor, quartz, oscillator, wireless power coils, power modules, LEDs, Ethernet and LAN transformers. About Würth Elektronik eiSos GmbH & Co. KG Würth Elektronik eiSos GmbH & Co. KG is a manufacturer of electronic and electromechanical components for the electronics industry. Production sites in Europe, Asia and North America supply a growing number of customers worldwide. The product program encompasses EMC components, inductors, transformers, HF components, varistors, resisitors, capacitors, quartz, oscillators, power modules, LEDs, wireless power, connectors, power supply elements, switches, connection technology, fuse holders, wireless connectivity and sensors. Würth Elektronik eiSos GmbH & Co. KG together with its specialized affiliated companies form the Würth Elektronik eiSos Group. About the Würth Elektronik eiSos Group Würth Elektronik eiSos GmbH & Co. KG (Focus: standard components), Würth Elektronik iBE GmbH (Focus: customized passive components for the automotive industry), Wurth Electronics Midcom Inc. (Focus: transformers and custom magnetics), Würth Elektronik Stelvio Kontek S.p.A. (Focus: customized plug connectors) and IQD Frequency Products Ltd (Focus: frequency-producing devices) form the Würth Elektronik eiSos Group. The former subsidiary AMBER wireless GmbH with a focus on solutions for wireless data transmission became the Wireless Connectivity and Sensors division of Würth Elektronik eiSos GmbH & Co. KG in 2018. The group of companies with 6,700 employees generated sales of approx. € 653 million in 2017. The Würth Elektronik eiSos Group is one of the biggest European manufacturers of passive components and operates in 50 countries. Through its technology partnership with the Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler Formula E Team and its support for the Formula E racing series, the Group demonstrates its innovative strength in eMobility (www.we-speed-up-the-future.com). Other global growth markets, such as Energy Harvesting, Internet of Things and Wireless Communication, are addressed with innovative products. The Würth Elektronik eiSos Group is part of the Würth Group, the world market leader for assembly and fastening technology.

About

Code Zebra Symbols

Access a vast library of over 4,300 technical and graphic symbols for various design disciplines. Easily integrate these publication-quality vector and pixel assets into your projects across multiple drawing applications. Offline access ensures symbols are always available.

Highlights
  • Over 4,300 technical and graphic symbols
  • Vector and pixel formats
  • Offline local storage
  • Drag-and-drop integration
  • Multiple export formats (PNG, PDF, SVG, DWG)
  • Searchable symbol library
  • Isometric drawing capabilities
Features
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Code Zebra Symbols is the first complete technical and graphic symbols library for iOS––Over 4,300 symbols in multiple vector and pixel formats in easy-to-browse libraries professionally crafted for every discipline. Our publication-quality symbols are stored locally on your device––no data connection required.* Works with all of your favorite Apps that support vector, pixel, or CAD images––virtually every drawing App. Drag or paste symbols into Pages, Numbers, Keynote, Mail, iMessage and more. Create drawings for Architecture and AEC, schematics, structural, isometric assembly, technical manuals, exploded views, floor plans, landscaping, HVAC, plumbing and electrical. Great for bill of materials (BOM) and parts lists. For artistic compositions and graphic design, Code Zebra Symbols provides an enormous source of vector and pixel line art. Export formats include: - PNG - PDF - SVG - Illustrator-compatible SVG - DWG blocks for CAD (WBLOCK files) Drag-and-drop symbols in vector PDF or SVG format, or PNG pixel images with transparent backgrounds. Search for symbols by text description with instant results. Great as a pocket reference of ANSI and IEEE symbols for architects and engineers. DRAG-AND-DROP ISOMETRIC DRAWING Over 900 2D isometric symbols included for creating amazing illustrations and assembly diagrams with fasteners, mechanical and structural parts, wires and connectors. FASTENERS Depict any standard fastener in any view. - Cap, Set and Shoulder Screws - Machine Screws and Bolts - Nuts & Knobs - Self Threading Screws - Thread Builders to draw any length even in iso view - Washers & Miscellaneous ARCHITECTURAL All in proper relative scale (PDF/DWG), and to ANSI Y32.4-1977. - Doors, Windows and Building Construction - Furnishings - Cabinets - Appliances - Architectural Graphic Symbols - Small Appliances and Utensils - Accessories and Plumbing Fixtures PEOPLE & VEHICLES All at the identical relative scale of our Architectural and Roads and Parking symbols (PDF/DWG). - Accessibility - People - People from Above - Vehicles & Aircraft - Flow Charts - Network LANDSCAPING These professionally hand-rendered designs will help you express your concepts with style. - Landscape Elements - Roads and Parking - Sitework Symbols - Trees and Plants in Plan and Elevation BUILDING SERVICES - Switches, Receptacles and Outlets - Y32.9-1972 - Sensors, Alarms and Indicators - Lighting - Circuits and Panels - HVAC - ANSI Y32.2.4-1949 (R1998) - Pipe Fittings and Valves (in all six flange types) - Y32.2.3-1949 (R1999) ELECTRICAL Symbols conform to IEEE 315-1975 (R1993) and IEEE 91/91a-1991 (Logic Functions) standards. Numerous symbols conform with IEC 617 and IEC 117. - Fundamental Items - Analog Logic - Digital Logic - Circuit Protectors - Communications and Power Generation - Composite Assemblies - IC Components - Lamps, Acoustics and Readouts - Maintenance Diagrams - Motors and Machines - PLC & Static Switching - Qualifying Symbols - Semiconductors - Switches and Relays - Terminals and Connectors - Transformers and Inductors - Transmission Path - VHF UHF SHF - Audio and Video Connectors - BNC RJ USB Connectors - Views of Cable Bends - DIN and Centronics Connectors - D-sub Connectors - Power Connectors MECHANICAL - Bearings - Fluid Power - ANSI Y32.10-1967 (R1994) - one of the most complete libraries available anywhere. - Bevel Gears, Sprockets and Miscellaneous - Spur Gears - Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing - ANSI Y14.5M - Process Flow Diagrams - ANSI Y32.11-1961 (R1998) - Springs, Shafts & Hardware - Structural Shapes - Surface Texture Symbols - ANSI Y14.36-1978 (R1993) - Tubing and Hose Connectors - Weld and Welding Symbols - ANSI/AWS A2.4-79 *SVG and DWG categories require a one-time download when first needed, but persist on your device thereafter.

Screenshots

WE Catalog4 screens
Code Zebra Symbols4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: WE Catalog at Free against Code Zebra Symbols's $8.99. WE Catalog also leads on update cadence (every 9 months vs every 25 months). Code Zebra Symbols's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

WE Catalog is free to download; Code Zebra Symbols costs $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for WE Catalog against 5.0 for Code Zebra Symbols. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WE Catalog ships an update every 9 months, Code Zebra Symbols every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
WE Catalog versus Code Zebra Symbols: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWE CatalogCode Zebra Symbols
PriceFree — better$8.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 months — betterEvery 25 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB147 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWuerth Elektronik eiSos GmbH & Co. KGCode Zebra, Inc.

Customer experience

WE Catalog

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Code Zebra Symbols

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

WE Catalog

No in-app purchases

None

Code Zebra Symbols

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WE Catalog free?
WE Catalog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Code Zebra Symbols free?
Code Zebra Symbols costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WE Catalog or Code Zebra Symbols?
WE Catalog and Code Zebra Symbols are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do WE Catalog or Code Zebra Symbols have ads?
Neither WE Catalog nor Code Zebra Symbols shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WE Catalog or Code Zebra Symbols?
WE Catalog ships an update every 9 months, and Code Zebra Symbols every 25 months. Most recently, WE Catalog was updated on October 2, 2026 and Code Zebra Symbols on October 7, 2026.

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