Comparison

kIPA English vs Electronic Component Codes

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

Head to head
About

kIPA English

This keyboard extension allows users to easily input English phonetic symbols. It supports multiple phonetic transcription systems, including K.K., DJ 88, and DJ 63, offering a comprehensive set of characters for accurate phonetic representation.

Highlights
  • Input English phonetic symbols
  • Supports K.K., DJ 88, DJ 63 systems
  • Comprehensive character set
  • Keyboard extension
  • No network access required
  • No data collection
Features
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The kIPA English is a Keyboard Extension, designed for the user who needs to enter English Phonetic Symbols. For example : Sharp tools make good work UK : /ʃɑ:p/ /tu:lz/ /meɪk/ /gʊd/ /wɜ:k/ US : /ʃarp/ /tulz/ /mek/ /ɡʊd/ /wɝk/ The characters we offered : Default: a, ɑ, æ, ʌ, ɒ, e, ə, ɚ, ɜ, ɝ, ɪ, I, ɔ, o, ʊ, u, ʉ, p, b, t, ɾ, d, k, g, f, v, s, z, θ, ð, ʃ, ʒ, m, n, ŋ,h, l[ɫ, l], r[ɹ, r], j, w, ʔ, x, ɫ, ɹ K.K. ɪ, ɛ, æ, ɚ, ə, ʌ, ʊ, i, ɝ, ɑ, ɔ, u, aɪ, e[e,eɪ], aʊ, o[o,oʊ], ɔɪ, ɪr, ɛr, ʊr, p, b, t[ɾ,ʔ,t], d[ɾ,d], k, g, f, v, s, z, θ, ð, ʃ, ʒ, tʃ, dʒ, m, n, ŋ, h, l[l,ɫ], r[r,ɹ], j, w DJ 88 ɪ, e, æ, ʌ, ɒ, ʊ, ə, i:, ɜ:, ɑ:, ɔ:, u:, eɪ, aɪ, ɔɪ, əʊ[oʊ,əʊ], aʊ, ɪə, eə, ʊə, p, b, t, d, k, g, f, v, s, z, θ, ð, ʃ, ʒ, tʃ, dʒ, tr, dr, ts, dz, m, n, ŋ, h, l, r, j, w DJ 63 i, e, æ, ʌ, ɔ, u, ə, i:, ə:, ɑ:, ɔ:, u:, ei, ai, ɔi, əu, au, iə, ɛə, uə, p, b, t, d, k, g, f, v, s, z, θ, ð, ʃ, ʒ, tʃ, dʒ, tr, dr, ts, dz, m, n, ŋ, h, l, r, j, w, and some special characters which the description is not supported here. ------------------------------ Click the app icon on the toolbar will switch the keyboards in this app. ------------------------------ This keyboard does not require network access, does not require allow full access. We DO NOT COLLECT ANY INFORMATION THAT YOU TYPE using this app. Tips: If you could not find kChem when tap globe key : Remove kChem in the system settings, re-add it.

About

Electronic Component Codes

Quickly identify electronic component values using color codes and SMD markings. This utility supports resistors, capacitors, and inductors, offering detailed explanations and standard value charts.

Highlights
  • Resistor color code calculator
  • SMD resistor code lookup
  • Capacitor code identification
  • Inductor color code guide
  • E-series value charts
  • Detailed help sections
Features
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Electronic Component Codes is a handy tool for identifying resistance, capacitance, and inductance values from component markings. Supported Features: • Resistor color codes • SMD resistor codes • EIA-96 resistor codes • Ceramic capacitor codes • Film capacitor codes • Tantalum capacitor color codes • SMD tantalum capacitor codes • Inductor color codes • SMD inductor color codes The app also includes detailed help sections and explanations for all supported codes, along with standard E-series value charts. Languages Supported: English, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, and Ukrainian. Download now and simplify your electronics work!

Screenshots

kIPA English4 screens
Electronic Component Codes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: kIPA English at 75% against Electronic Component Codes's 0%. kIPA English also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Electronic Component Codes's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months). On 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

Electronic Component Codes is free to download; kIPA English costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

kIPA English ships an update every 6 months, Electronic Component Codes every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
kIPA English versus Electronic Component Codes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterkIPA EnglishElectronic Component Codes
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer煦 张ALG Software Lab

Customer experience

kIPA English

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Electronic Component Codes

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

kIPA English

No in-app purchases

None

Electronic Component Codes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is kIPA English free?
kIPA English costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Electronic Component Codes free?
Electronic Component Codes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do kIPA English or Electronic Component Codes have ads?
Electronic Component Codes shows ads; kIPA English does not.
Which is updated more often, kIPA English or Electronic Component Codes?
kIPA English ships an update every 6 months, and Electronic Component Codes every 6 weeks. Most recently, kIPA English was updated on September 14, 2026 and Electronic Component Codes on October 1, 2026.

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