Comparison

Mercury MPS vs Electronic

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

Head to head
About

Mercury MPS

Features
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Data acquisition via smartphone app For environments with only a few devices, the installation of an acquisition client in the network is usually not worthwhile. We have specially developed a smartphone app as an alternative for capturing fill and meter readings. REAL COLLECTION CLIENT AS APP The app collects the data from your printers in the network and transmits them securely to the MPS server. AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL SEARCH Even without IT knowledge, the automatic search quickly finds the printers in your network. In addition, an advanced search function is also available. OPTIMIZED VIEW On the smartphone you get an optimized view of the printer information. All device info can be called up and evaluated in the browser.

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
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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

Mercury MPS4 screens
Electronic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mercury MPS at Free against Electronic's $9.99. Mercury MPS also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). On update cadence, ads, 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

Mercury MPS is free to download; Electronic costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mercury MPS ships an update every 3 weeks, Electronic fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mercury MPS versus Electronic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMercury MPSElectronic
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating—2.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB166 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperdocuFORMMarcus Roskosch

In-app purchases

None

Mercury MPS

No in-app purchases

None

Electronic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mercury MPS free?
Mercury MPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Electronic free?
Electronic costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mercury MPS or Electronic have ads?
Neither Mercury MPS nor Electronic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mercury MPS or Electronic?
Mercury MPS ships an update every 3 weeks, and Electronic fortnightly. Most recently, Mercury MPS was updated on October 25, 2026 and Electronic on October 24, 2026.

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