Comparison

SolvNetPlus vs Semiconductor Chips

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

Head to head
About

SolvNetPlus

Features
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Get technical resources from anywhere at any time with SolvNetPlus, Synopsys’ mobile customer support app. Search for technical information on products and methodologies, get answers to documented technical issues, access product documentation and online training, create and manage support cases, and download the latest product software—all from the convenience of your mobile device. This is an invite-only support app. For access request, please write to solvnetplusfeedback@synopsys.com.

About

Semiconductor Chips

This global mobile platform connects the semiconductor community. Share and discover posts, podcasts, videos, and Q&As about industry topics. Engage in live events and multimedia content sharing.

Highlights
  • Community posts, podcasts, videos, Q&A
  • Multimedia content sharing
  • Livestream events
  • Industry news and job opportunities
  • Collaboration tools
Features
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Welcome to Chips! Available on Apple phones and tablets, Chips is a global mobile platform for the Semiconductor community. Catch up and collaborate on posts, podcasts, videos and questions / answers on Semiconductors (devices, tools, materials, manufacturing, jobs, etc.), post your own multimedia content to interact with the broader semiconductor community, use the livestream feature to either lead and/or participate in the semiconductor events ranging from product announcements to training, etc. Here is the link to the Privacy Policy: https://www.chips-hub.com/Home/Eula?id=1

Screenshots

SolvNetPlus4 screens
Semiconductor Chips4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SolvNetPlus at none against Semiconductor Chips's 2. SolvNetPlus also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Semiconductor Chips sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. SolvNetPlus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SolvNetPlus ships an update every 2 months, Semiconductor Chips every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SolvNetPlus versus Semiconductor Chips: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolvNetPlusSemiconductor Chips
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB14 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSynopsys, IncorporatedSILICON OPERATIONS INC

In-app purchases

None

SolvNetPlus

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Semiconductor Chips

Subscriptions1
  • Chips Premium Subscription1 Month trial$19.991 Month
One-time1
  • Chips Sponsored Content$9.99

Questions

Is SolvNetPlus free?
SolvNetPlus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Semiconductor Chips free?
Semiconductor Chips is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SolvNetPlus or Semiconductor Chips have ads?
Semiconductor Chips shows ads; SolvNetPlus does not.
Which is updated more often, SolvNetPlus or Semiconductor Chips?
SolvNetPlus ships an update every 2 months, and Semiconductor Chips every 3 months. Most recently, SolvNetPlus was updated on September 22, 2026 and Semiconductor Chips on June 1, 2026.

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