Comparison

Resistor Color Codes 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

Resistor Color Codes

Easily determine resistor values without a multimeter. Simply spin the color wheels to match your resistor. This tool simplifies the process of identifying resistance.

Highlights
  • Intuitive color wheel interface
  • Accurate resistance value calculation
  • No multimeter required
  • Easy to use for beginners
  • Supports various resistor types
Features
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This App takes the uncertainty out of determining resistance values when no multimeter is at hand. Intuitively spin the color wheels to match the resistor you have laying around. It truly is that easy!

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

Resistor Color Codes2 screens
Electronic Component Codes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Resistor Color Codes at 100% against Electronic Component Codes's 0%. Resistor Color Codes also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, 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

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

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Resistor Color Codes versus Electronic Component Codes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterResistor Color CodesElectronic Component Codes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJulian MuschALG Software Lab

Customer experience

Resistor Color Codes

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Electronic Component Codes

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

In-app purchases

None

Resistor Color Codes

No in-app purchases

None

Electronic Component Codes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Resistor Color Codes free?
Resistor Color Codes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Electronic Component Codes free?
Electronic Component Codes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Resistor Color Codes or Electronic Component Codes have ads?
Electronic Component Codes shows ads; Resistor Color Codes does not.

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