Comparison

Resistor color code calc vs BLE Serial tiny

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

Head to head
About

Resistor color code 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

BLE Serial tiny

Features
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With this app it is possible to communicate between Arduino, Raspberry pi or other PC's equipped with an CC2541 or compatible BLE module like a JDY-23 or HM-10. This app is intended as a preview for the full edition with many features. The full edition is available in the app store as " BLEserial HM-10". https://apps.apple.com/nl/app/bleserial-hm-10/id1602239700?l=en

Screenshots

Resistor color code calc4 screens
BLE Serial tiny4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BLE Serial tiny at none against Resistor color code calc's shown. BLE Serial tiny also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Resistor color code calc's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Resistor color code calc ships an update every 3 months, BLE Serial tiny every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Resistor color code calc versus BLE Serial tiny: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterResistor color code calcBLE Serial tiny
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEONSOFTEd Nieuwenhuys

In-app purchases

None

Resistor color code calc

No in-app purchases

None

BLE Serial tiny

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Resistor color code calc free?
Resistor color code calc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BLE Serial tiny free?
BLE Serial tiny is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Resistor color code calc or BLE Serial tiny have ads?
Resistor color code calc shows ads; BLE Serial tiny does not.
Which is updated more often, Resistor color code calc or BLE Serial tiny?
Resistor color code calc ships an update every 3 months, and BLE Serial tiny every 3 weeks. Most recently, Resistor color code calc was updated on September 10, 2026 and BLE Serial tiny on September 14, 2026.

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