iCircuit 3D vs Electronics Tools & Calc Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iCircuit 3D
Design, build, and test electronic circuits in a realistic 3D environment. This app offers a virtual workbench with over 150 simulated parts and tools to experiment with circuits, diagnose issues, and visualize component behavior.
- 3D virtual workbench
- Real-time circuit simulation
- 150+ physically simulated parts
- Realistic component behavior
- Magic smoke failure simulation
- Import custom 3D models
- Symbolic component library
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iCircuit 3D gives you an endless virtual workbench to design, build, and test electronics projects in 3D. It combines the robust real-time, always-on simulation engine of iCircuit with modern 3D rendering and physics on iOS and macOS. Do not let the availability of physical parts limit your creativity. Choose from an expansive library of 150+ physically and electronically simulated parts and over 1,000 reference boards to plan layouts, wire circuits, test ideas, and iterate fast. It also includes the full standard component library from the original iCircuit, so you can switch between realistic parts and symbolic circuit elements whenever you want. When powered, LEDs light up realistically, DC motors spin, and speakers make noise. Watch current flow along your simulated wires. See pinouts and color codes directly on components. Tap any part to view live values like voltage and current, then change parameters instantly. If you miswire something or overstress a component, magic smoke will billow from the point of failure so you can quickly diagnose and fix the problem. Add reference photos to the environment, import your own 3D models to mount projects onto, or use Blocks to build enclosures, panels, and simple structures. FEATURES • Tons of resistors, capacitors, and LEDs • Multiple breadboards and wiring elements • Diodes, BJTs, MOSFETs • DC power supplies • Waveform generators (AC, square, sawtooth) • Batteries (AA, AAA, 18650, coin cells, and more) • Switches (SPST, SPDT) • Buzzers and speakers • DC motors and servos • Programmable Arduino elements • The full symbolic iCircuit library (standard components included) • 1,000+ reference circuit boards for layout planning (not fully simulated) • Import board layouts from Eagle (imported layouts are for wiring/layout reference and do not simulate) • Import custom 3D models to attach your projects to, and simulate their behavior on the workbench • Import images for reference or documentation and place them as physical photographs HOW IT WORKS Add parts to the 3D workbench and they land on the table with gravity. Drag parts around, then draw wires between ports to connect them. When a circuit is completed, it starts simulating immediately. Wires stay connected as you move parts, so you can build tidy panels and enclosures, or leave parts scattered like a real bench. iCircuit 3D was designed for fun and exploration, with plenty more to discover as you build. I hope you enjoy this new take on circuit software.
Electronics Tools & Calc Pro
This app serves as a pocket electronics lab, offering a comprehensive reference for components and circuits. It simplifies complex calculations for filters, inductors, and various circuit configurations, aiding engineers and hobbyists in their designs.
- Electronic component reference
- Electronic circuit reference
- Filter calculation tools
- Inductor winding calculators
- Resistor and capacitor calculations
- Ohm's Law calculator
- AC/DC power calculations
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Electronics Tools & Calc Pro at 5.0 against iCircuit 3D's 4.1. Electronics Tools & Calc Pro also leads on price ($4.99 vs $12.99) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 31 months). iCircuit 3D's advantage is ratings volume (72 vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
iCircuit 3D costs $12.99 and Electronics Tools & Calc Pro $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Electronics Tools & Calc Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iCircuit 3D has 72 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of iCircuit 3D's written reviews are positive against 50% of Electronics Tools & Calc Pro's.
iCircuit 3D ships an update every 31 months, Electronics Tools & Calc Pro every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iCircuit 3D | Electronics Tools & Calc Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12.99 | $4.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.1 (72 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.8% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 72 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 31 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 134 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Krueger Systems, Inc. | Anas Abubakar |
Customer experience
iCircuit 3D
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In-app purchases
iCircuit 3D
No in-app purchases
Electronics Tools & Calc Pro
No in-app purchases
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