Comparison

ESP32 Kit vs Electronic

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

Head to head
About

ESP32 Kit

This app allows you to control ESP32 boards via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. You can read and write digital and analog pins, control servo motors, and monitor live charts of analog values. It's ideal for smart home, automation, and hobbyist projects.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth/Wi-Fi control
  • Digital and PWM pin control
  • Servo motor control
  • Analog pin reading
  • Live analog value charts
  • Pin mode and label editing
Features
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Best in class ESP8266 controller. Features: - Control the board by Bluetooth or WIFI. - Read & write digital pins. - Read & write PWM pins. - Control Servo Motors. - Read analog pins. - Remember last status of the pins. - Change the mode of the pin (Output, SERVO, PWM or INPUT). - Automatic connect. - Label of each pin can be edited. - Live Charts for tracing your analog value. Applications: - Smart Home. - Automation. - Hoppy projects. - Schools & university projects. - Remote & Robots control. Requirements: - ESP32 Board - ESP32 Arduino Sketch (URL provided inside the app). - Arduino IDE to upload the sketch. Tested on: - ESP32 Dev Kit Board, and will work any similar ESP32 boards.

About

Electronic

This comprehensive electronics reference and tool suite offers over 70 calculators, tables, and data for engineers, students, and hobbyists. It features a modern UI, iCloud sync, multi-window support, and PDF export, all accessible offline.

Highlights
  • Over 70 tools, tables, and references
  • Universal app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Multi-window support for parallel use
  • PDF export for results
  • Offline functionality
  • Modern UI with Dark Mode
Features
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Electronic Toolbox 2 – The classic, re‑imagined Since 2009, Electronic Toolbox has been one of the most comprehensive electronics references and toolboxes on the App Store—for professionals, students, makers, HAMs, and hobby engineers. With Electronic Toolbox 2, a fully modernized new edition arrives: familiar in structure, up to date technologically, and consistently evolved. # The best and most complete electronics app—now for iPhone, iPad & Mac Over 70 tools, tables, and references—from “A” like ASCII table to “Z” like Zener diode calculation: Everything you need in the lab, workshop, or lecture hall, in one place. • Universal app: One purchase—three platforms (iPhone, iPad, Mac) • iCloud sync: All settings and favorites automatically on all devices • Multi‑window support: Use multiple tools in parallel—ideal for comparisons • PDF export: Save, document, or share results • Pinned tools: Keep important tools always at hand • Interactive tools: New visualizations, e.g., in the Battery Charge tool • Modern UI with Dark Mode: Redesigned, clearly structured, and easy to read # Proven foundation, familiar workflow Electronic Toolbox 2 stays true to its heritage—all known tools are included and have been carefully revised. From calculators to reference data: nothing is missing, much is better. Examples: • Resistor color code and coil calculator • NE555 and heatsink calculation • Conversion and unit tools (HEX, AWG, frequency, and more) • Parametric component search with datasheets • Tables for batteries, drill sizes, IC pinouts, packages, and more • References for boards like Raspberry Pi, Arduino, BeagleBone, Nano Pi … • Global search across all tools • Fully usable offline • No ads, no in‑app purchases # Continuously improved—since 2009 Electronic Toolbox has been maintained and improved with passion for over a decade. With version 2, we carry this legacy forward—on a new technical foundation for the years ahead. Feedback from the community remains central: every suggestion helps make the toolbox even better. # Gentle transition The original Electronic‑Toolbox Pro remains fully usable—existing workflows are not interrupted. Existing customers can switch to the new version via a discounted bundle. Features like the Circuit Editor or Projects will initially remain exclusive to Electronic‑Toolbox Pro and are not yet included in this new edition. # From the developer Jan Roskosch built Electronic Toolbox 2 together with his father Marcus Roskosch, the developer of the original app. A modern realization of a classic—with the same passion for electronics, precision, and quality. # At a glance • Completely new, modern interface • All known tools from the original app included • Universal app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac • iCloud synchronization • PDF export & multi‑window support • Fully usable offline • No ads, no in‑app purchases ----- Electronic Toolbox 2—the future of the electronic toolbox. Continued with passion. Built for you.

Screenshots

ESP32 Kit4 screens
Electronic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ESP32 Kit at 4.8 against Electronic's 2.3. ESP32 Kit also leads on price ($4.99 vs $9.99) and chart position (#197 vs unranked). Electronic's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 20 months). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads 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

ESP32 Kit costs $4.99 and Electronic $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ESP32 Kit holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ESP32 Kit ships an update every 20 months, Electronic fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
ESP32 Kit versus Electronic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterESP32 KitElectronic
Price$4.99 — better$9.99
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#197 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB166 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperRabi AlhetawiMarcus Roskosch

Customer experience

ESP32 Kit

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Electronic

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ESP32 Kit

No in-app purchases

None

Electronic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ESP32 Kit free?
ESP32 Kit costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Electronic free?
Electronic costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ESP32 Kit or Electronic?
ESP32 Kit is rated higher. ESP32 Kit averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Electronic averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do ESP32 Kit or Electronic have ads?
Neither ESP32 Kit nor Electronic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ESP32 Kit or Electronic?
ESP32 Kit ships an update every 20 months, and Electronic fortnightly. Most recently, ESP32 Kit was updated on September 30, 2026 and Electronic on October 2, 2026.

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