Comparison

WE Catalog vs PartVault

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

PartVault

Organize your electronic components with a searchable inventory. Track stock levels, assign QR codes to storage locations, and manage project requirements. Export data in various formats for easy management and backups.

Highlights
  • Smart component tracking with stock alerts
  • QR code system for storage location identification
  • Project management with component allocation
  • Flexible storage location organization
  • Data export to CSV, JSON, and PDF
  • Import component lists from CSV
Features
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Transform your cluttered component collection into an organized, searchable inventory PartVault is the essential app for electronics enthusiasts, engineers, and makers who want to take control of their component chaos. Whether you're managing hundreds of resistors or tracking expensive microcontroller modules, PartVault makes inventory management simple and efficient. Key Features: Smart Component Tracking Add components with photos, specifications, and pricing information. Set minimum stock levels to get alerts when supplies run low. Track quantities with precision using the built-in adjustment calculator. Revolutionary QR Code System Transform any QR code into a storage location identifier. Scan existing QR codes or print new ones to assign to boxes, drawers, and shelves. Later, simply scan the same code to instantly see what components are stored there. Comprehensive Project Management Plan your builds by creating projects and defining component requirements. Check availability against your inventory, allocate components to active projects, and generate shopping lists for missing items. Track project progress from planning to completion. Flexible Storage Organization Create named storage locations that match your workshop setup. Whether you use storage boxes, component drawers, or custom shelving, PartVault adapts to your organizational system. Powerful Data Management Export your inventory data in multiple formats including CSV for spreadsheets, JSON for technical backups, and PDF for printable reports. Import existing component lists from CSV files with intelligent duplicate handling. Privacy-First Design All your data stays on your device. No account required, no data collection, no tracking. Optional CloudKit integration provides seamless sync across your Apple devices while maintaining complete privacy. Perfect for: - Electronics hobbyists managing personal components - Engineering students organizing lab supplies - Makers planning Arduino and Raspberry Pi projects - Professional engineers tracking prototyping materials - Anyone tired of buying duplicate components Advanced Features: - Low stock warnings with customizable thresholds - Component search and filtering by category or location - Project cost estimation based on component pricing - Bulk quantity adjustments with quick-add buttons - Dark mode support for late-night workshop sessions Seamless Integration: - CloudKit sync across iPhone and iPad - Share shopping lists via AirDrop or Messages - Export data to popular spreadsheet applications - Import component lists from existing inventories Stop wasting time searching through unmarked boxes and drawers. Join thousands of makers who have transformed their component management with PartVault. Your organized workshop awaits. Download PartVault today and never lose another component.

Screenshots

WE Catalog4 screens
PartVault4 screens

Verdict

The call

WE Catalog and PartVault are too close to call on the numbers: across 8 compared parameters — price, rating, ratings volume and ads among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both are free to download. 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 PartVault. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
WE Catalog versus PartVault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWE CatalogPartVault
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 9 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWuerth Elektronik eiSos GmbH & Co. KGAndrew Watkins

Customer experience

WE Catalog

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

PartVault

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

WE Catalog

No in-app purchases

None

PartVault

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WE Catalog free?
WE Catalog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PartVault free?
PartVault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WE Catalog or PartVault?
WE Catalog and PartVault are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do WE Catalog or PartVault have ads?
Neither WE Catalog nor PartVault shows ads.

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