kIPA English vs Electronic Component Codes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Input English phonetic symbols
- Supports K.K., DJ 88, DJ 63 systems
- Comprehensive character set
- Keyboard extension
- No network access required
- No data collection
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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.
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.
- Resistor color code calculator
- SMD resistor code lookup
- Capacitor code identification
- Inductor color code guide
- E-series value charts
- Detailed help sections
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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!
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | kIPA English | Electronic Component Codes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 煦 张 | ALG Software Lab |
Customer experience
kIPA English
Electronic Component Codes
In-app purchases
kIPA English
No in-app purchases
Electronic Component Codes
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Is Electronic Component Codes free?
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