Comparison

Resistor Calc+ vs Arduino IoT Cloud Remote

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

Head to head
About

Resistor Calc+

This utility helps you determine the resistance value of resistors by interpreting their colored bands. It supports 3, 4, 5, and 6 band resistors, visually displaying your selections and the calculated resistance and tolerance.

Highlights
  • Calculates resistance for 3-6 band resistors
  • Visual band color selection
  • Displays resistance and tolerance
  • Aids electronics configuration
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Resistor color code calculator helps determine the resistance value indicated by the colored band. You can use it for 3, 4, 5 and 6 band resistors. You can click the band in the color table to select a color for that band. The resistor visually shows your band color selection and displays the corresponding resistance value. It will help you configure your electronics. How to use the resistance color code calculator - Please select the number of band colors first. - Select the color of the band by clicking on the corresponding box in the color chart. - The corresponding resistance value and the tolerance of the resistance are displayed.

About

Arduino IoT Cloud Remote

Easily access, monitor, and control your Arduino IoT Cloud projects from your mobile device. Manage various aspects of your connected devices remotely, from home automation to industrial processes.

Highlights
  • Remote monitoring and control
  • Access IoT Cloud dashboards
  • Variety of widgets (switches, sliders, gauges)
  • Real-time data visualization
  • Home automation control
  • Industrial process monitoring
Features
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A powerful companion for the Arduino IoT Cloud – simply access, monitor and control your dashboards with a few screen taps. Arduino IoT Cloud Remote can be very useful in a variety of use cases where you need to monitor or control regardless of the time or place: - In the field: you can read the data from your soil sensors or start your irrigation system directly from anywhere. - In the factory: constant visibility of the state of your manufacturing process status, with the ability to control your automation remotely. - In the home: simply monitor your home automation systems, check your previous or actual energy consumption from the convenience of your sofa. Create your dashboards on https://app.arduino.cc from your computer or tablet and control them with IoT Cloud Remote from your iPhone. When creating your dashboards on the Arduino IoT Cloud you can link your widgets to multiple IoT projects for maximum flexibility. Featuring a broad set of versatile and simple widgets, including: - Switch - Push-button - Slider - Stepper - Messenger - Color - Dimmed light - Colored light - Value - Status - Gauge - Percentage - LED - Map - Chart - Time picker - Scheduler - Value Dropdown - Value Selector - Sticky Note - Image - Advanced Chart - Advanced Map - Image Map - Link

Screenshots

Resistor Calc+4 screens
Arduino IoT Cloud Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Arduino IoT Cloud Remote at none against Resistor Calc+'s shown. Arduino IoT Cloud Remote also leads on ratings volume (434 vs 5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Resistor Calc+'s advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (67% vs 43%). On price, in-app purchases 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

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

Resistor Calc+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arduino IoT Cloud Remote has 434 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Resistor Calc+'s written reviews are positive against 43% of Arduino IoT Cloud Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Resistor Calc+ ships an update every 2 months, Arduino IoT Cloud Remote every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Resistor Calc+ versus Arduino IoT Cloud Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterResistor Calc+Arduino IoT Cloud Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.6 (434 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better43.1% of reviews
Number of ratings5434 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEONSOFTArduino LLC

Customer experience

Resistor Calc+

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Arduino IoT Cloud Remote

All ratings433 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral4.6%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive43.1%
Neutral10.3%
Negative46.6%

Bugs and requests

Resistor Calc+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Arduino IoT Cloud Remote

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Dashboard loading spinner hangs indefinitely
  • App crashes when opening dashboards with graphs
  • Dashboard fails to load after app backgrounding
  • Account registration and email verification failures
  • Vague error messages during signup
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  • Status button non-functional on iOS
  • Double authentication not working
  • Values not updating in real-time on mobile
  • Blank screen appears randomly
  • Chart scrolling issues
  • Boards intermittently disappear from network
  • Digital pin compatibility issues with ESP-32
  • Requires constant re-login
  • UTC timezone not customizable

Requested features

12 requests
  • iOS widgets support
  • Dashboard editing capability in mobile app
  • Dark mode support
  • iPad/tablet layout optimization
  • Custom dashboard cover images
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  • Apple Shortcuts and Home app integration
  • Siri voice command compatibility
  • GitHub login option
  • Background data refresh for iPhone
  • Wider selection of preset dashboard icons
  • GPS functionality
  • More widget variety

In-app purchases

None

Resistor Calc+

No in-app purchases

None

Arduino IoT Cloud Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Resistor Calc+ free?
Resistor Calc+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arduino IoT Cloud Remote free?
Arduino IoT Cloud Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Resistor Calc+ or Arduino IoT Cloud Remote?
Resistor Calc+ is rated higher. Resistor Calc+ averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Arduino IoT Cloud Remote averages 4.6 from 434 ratings.
Do Resistor Calc+ or Arduino IoT Cloud Remote have ads?
Resistor Calc+ shows ads; Arduino IoT Cloud Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, Resistor Calc+ or Arduino IoT Cloud Remote?
Resistor Calc+ ships an update every 2 months, and Arduino IoT Cloud Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, Resistor Calc+ was updated on October 24, 2026 and Arduino IoT Cloud Remote on October 24, 2026.

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