Comparison

Resistor Calc+ vs Electrodesk

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

Head to head
About

Resistor Calc+

Easily determine resistance values from colored bands on resistors. Supports 3 to 6 band configurations with a visual representation of your selections. Ideal for electronics enthusiasts and hobbyists.

Highlights
  • 3, 4, 5, and 6 band resistor support
  • Visual band color selection
  • Displays resistance value and tolerance
  • Aids in electronics configuration
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

Electrodesk

Features
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Accurate and reliable electrical calculators, designed by an engineer. Electrodesk provides a complete set of essential tools for electrical calculations, built with a strong focus on precision and real world usability. Whether you are a professional, a student, or an enthusiast, you can rely on fast, consistent, and accurate results. TOOLS INCLUDED: • Ohm’s Law calculators (Voltage, Current, Resistance, Power) • Conversions: Volts, Watts, Amps, kVA • Energy and power calculations (Joules, Watts, Volts) • Energy consumption estimator based on real usage • Unit conversions: mAh ↔ Wh • HelioCalc, a powerful tool for estimating solar energy using official PVGIS data FEATURES: • Engineered for accuracy and reliability • Clean, intuitive interface • Works offline • No ads, no in-app purchases, no data tracking Designed for engineers, electricians, technicians, students, and anyone who needs precise electrical calculations.

Screenshots

Resistor Calc+4 screens
Electrodesk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Electrodesk at none against Resistor Calc+'s shown. Resistor Calc+'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Resistor Calc+ ships an update every 2 months, Electrodesk every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Resistor Calc+ versus Electrodesk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterResistor Calc+Electrodesk
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEONSOFTMARIUS-MIHAI IANCU

In-app purchases

None

Resistor Calc+

No in-app purchases

None

Electrodesk

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Resistor Calc+ free?
Resistor Calc+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Electrodesk free?
Electrodesk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Resistor Calc+ or Electrodesk have ads?
Resistor Calc+ shows ads; Electrodesk does not.
Which is updated more often, Resistor Calc+ or Electrodesk?
Resistor Calc+ ships an update every 2 months, and Electrodesk every 3 months. Most recently, Resistor Calc+ was updated on November 3, 2026 and Electrodesk on October 28, 2026.

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