Comparison

Circuitry vs Electronics Tools & Calculator

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

Head to head
About

Circuitry

Build and simulate electronic circuits in an intuitive 3D environment. This app offers lightning-fast analysis and a user-friendly interface, making complex engineering accessible. Circuits are saved as documents for easy sharing and management across devices.

Highlights
  • 3D circuit building
  • GPU-accelerated analysis
  • Intuitive 3D interface
  • Document-based circuit files
  • Component placement and connection
  • Resistor, voltage source, light bulb components
Features
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Welcome to Circuitry - the world's first and only 3D circuit builder! INSANELY FAST Circuitry uses an optimized, GPU-accelerated network analysis algorithm that will blow your mind. It can calculate the voltages and currents of even the largest circuits in the blink of an eye - an insanely fast blinking eye! SUPER DUPER EASY TO USE While most circuit simulators are stuck in the stone age when it comes to usability, Circuitry takes you on a time-travel journey to the future. Its' 3D interface and intuitive controls will instantly feel familiar - no lengthy tutorials required. DOCUMENT-BASED Every circuit you build in Circuitry is a file. That way, they integrate perfectly into your existing files and can be used exactly the same way: you can duplicate and modify them, share them, and they are available to you on all your devices. HOW TO USE: 1. Place components by dragging from the toolkit to the canvas. 2. Connect components by tapping the sides of the components in cabling mode. 3. Delete or modify components by long pressing on them. AVAILABLE COMPONENTS: - Resistor - Voltage source - Light bulb

About

Electronics Tools & Calculator

This app serves as a pocket-sized electronics lab, offering a comprehensive reference for components and circuits. It simplifies complex calculations for filters, inductors, and various circuit configurations, aiding both engineers and hobbyists in their design processes.

Highlights
  • Electronic component reference
  • Electronic circuit reference
  • Filter design calculators
  • Inductor winding calculators
  • Transformer winding calculators
  • Resistor and capacitor calculations
  • Ohm's law and power calculations
Features
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Calculate, simulate, and understand electronic circuits with more than 60 calculators, interactive tools, and illustrated engineering references. Electronics Tools & Calculator is an all-in-one toolkit for students, engineers, technicians, makers, and electronics enthusiasts. Use it to study circuit theory, select components, check designs, or troubleshoot projects with practical calculators and clear circuit visuals. MORE THAN 60 ELECTRONICS CALCULATORS Solve problems across a wide range of topics: • Ohm’s law, voltage, current, resistance, and power • Series and parallel resistors and capacitors • Four-band, five-band, and SMD resistor codes • Voltage and current dividers • DC power and ripple voltage • RC, RL, LC, and RLC circuits • LED resistor and parallel LED calculations • Capacitor and inductor charging • Star-to-delta and delta-to-star conversions ACTIVE AND PASSIVE FILTER DESIGN Design and explore: • RC, RL, and LC filters • Butterworth and Chebyshev filters • Active and passive filters • Sallen-Key active filters • Band-pass and band-reject filters • Twin-T notch filters Selected advanced calculators include response graphs, helping you visualize how component values affect circuit behavior. AMPLIFIERS AND SEMICONDUCTORS Work with practical tools for: • 555 timer astable and monostable circuits • BJT analysis, biasing, Q-point, and switching • MOSFET switching • Inverting, non-inverting, and difference amplifiers • Class A, Class B, and Class AB amplifiers • Differential amplifiers and current mirrors • LM386 audio amplifier circuits POWER, RF, AND DESIGN TOOLS Explore calculations for: • Linear regulators and heat dissipation • Buck and boost converters • Rectifiers and Zener regulators • Clippers, clampers, and voltage multipliers • PCB trace width • Air-core and multilayer inductors • Transformers • Coaxial cables and waveguides • Antenna length and skin depth • dBm, watts, and decibel conversions • Servo and stepper motors DIGITAL ELECTRONICS Study essential digital circuits with clear diagrams and truth tables: • Logic gates • Flip-flops and counters • Multiplexers and demultiplexers • Encoders and decoders • Shift registers • Common digital integrated circuits INTERACTIVE CIRCUIT TOOLS Explore circuit behavior through interactive simulations and strong visual explanations. Adjust values, examine circuit configurations, and connect formulas with practical electronic designs. ILLUSTRATED ELECTRONICS REFERENCES Access more than 30 guides covering resistors, capacitors, inductors, transformers, diodes, BJTs, MOSFETs, IGBTs, UJTs, SCRs, DIACs, TRIACs, operational amplifiers, regulators, 555 timers, sensors, digital logic, Arduino boards, and ATmega microcontrollers. The guides combine explanations, equations, circuit diagrams, pinouts, truth tables, and practical notes to connect theory with real-world applications. DESIGNED FOR FASTER WORK • Search calculators by name • Save frequently used tools to Favorites • View response graphs in selected calculators • Export results from selected tools as PDF documents • Automatically switch between light and dark appearance • Use an interface designed for phones and larger screens • Choose from 15 supported languages • Access additional features through optional Pro tools Whether you are learning electronics, designing a filter, analyzing an amplifier, or checking values at the workbench, Electronics Tools & Calculator keeps useful tools and references close at hand. Important: This app is intended for education and design assistance. Always verify calculations, component ratings, circuit requirements, and safety considerations before building or operating electronic equipment.

Screenshots

Circuitry4 screens
Electronics Tools & Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Circuitry at none against Electronics Tools & Calculator's shown. Circuitry also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 17%) and ratings volume (155 vs 16). Electronics Tools & Calculator's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Circuitry against 4.0 for Electronics Tools & Calculator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Circuitry has 155 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Circuitry's written reviews are positive against 17% of Electronics Tools & Calculator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Circuitry ships an update every 4 months, Electronics Tools & Calculator every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Circuitry versus Electronics Tools & Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCircuitryElectronics Tools & Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (155 ratings)4.0 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.4% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings155 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaffael KaehnAnas Abubakar

Customer experience

Circuitry

All ratings155 ratings
Positive68.4%
Neutral12.9%
Negative18.7%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive51.4%
Neutral13.5%
Negative35.1%

Electronics Tools & Calculator

All ratings16 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

Bugs and requests

Circuitry

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • App doesn't work after download
  • Blank white screen on opening
  • App won't open, only shows a folder
  • Lights won't turn on
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  • Cannot close circuits properly

Requested features

14 requests
  • Add more components (diodes, transistors, capacitors, inductors, speakers, microphones, resistors, switches, LEDs, displays, transformers)
  • Add labels/names for components
  • Add intensity and voltage for cables
  • Add undo/redo buttons
  • Add tutorials or guidance videos
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  • Allow moving placed components
  • Add polarity for components
  • Add graphical representation of current flow
  • Add export of 2D schematic
  • Support DC and AC circuits
  • Allow use of virtual meters
  • Add oscilloscope function (graph vs time)
  • Improve UI intuitiveness
  • Add sample circuits

Electronics Tools & Calculator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Circuitry

No in-app purchases

None

Electronics Tools & Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Circuitry free?
Circuitry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Electronics Tools & Calculator free?
Electronics Tools & Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Circuitry or Electronics Tools & Calculator?
Electronics Tools & Calculator is rated higher. Circuitry averages 3.9 out of 5 from 155 ratings, while Electronics Tools & Calculator averages 4.0 from 16 ratings.
Do Circuitry or Electronics Tools & Calculator have ads?
Electronics Tools & Calculator shows ads; Circuitry does not.
Which is updated more often, Circuitry or Electronics Tools & Calculator?
Circuitry ships an update every 4 months, and Electronics Tools & Calculator every 6 weeks. Most recently, Circuitry was updated on October 17, 2026 and Electronics Tools & Calculator on October 13, 2026.

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