Comparison

Opamp tools vs PIDSimLab

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

Head to head
About

Opamp tools

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This app is the collection of operational amplifier calculators. It is suitable for hobbyist or electronic engineer. Features * Inverting amplifier * Non-Inverting amplifier * Differential amplifier * Summing amplifier * Inverting comparator * First-order filter * Second-order filter (HPF) * Phase shift oscillator * Colpitts oscillator * Limit 5 combinations of component values * Share CSV via AirDrop * Upload CSV to iCloud Drive (For iOS8 or later) Pro Features * Instrumentation amplifier * Non-inverting comparator * Second-order filter (LPF) * Wien bridege oscillator * Hartley oscillator * No limitation of the number of suggestions * Selectable 1%,5%,10%,20% of values

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PIDSimLab

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PIDSimLab โ€” PID Simulator PIDSimLab is a lightweight PID simulator built to help you understand and practice PID tuning. Adjust Kp, Ki, and Kd and instantly see how the system responds on a live step-response chart. Save traces and compare runs to find stable, fast, and smooth settings. Key features PID tuning: Edit Kp / Ki / Kd and observe the response immediately Time duration control: Adjust the simulation duration to observe system behavior across different time scales Start / Stop control: Run and pause simulations with a tap Test profiles: Try preset scenarios to speed up experimentation Real-time charts: Visualize the response curve as it evolves Save traces: Store runs and compare results across different settings Simple UI: Designed for quick learning and practical use PIDSimLab is useful for students, hobbyists, and engineers who want a clean, focused environment for exploring PID behavior.

Screenshots

Opamp tools4 screens
PIDSimLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Opamp tools at Free against PIDSimLab's $0.99. Opamp tools also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). PIDSimLab's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Opamp tools is free to download; PIDSimLab costs $0.99 up front. Opamp tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PIDSimLab asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Opamp tools versus PIDSimLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpamp toolsPIDSimLab
PriceFree โ€” better$0.99
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better17.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size4 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSiu Yuen HoBZP DESTEK SISTEMLERI TEKNOLOJI ARGE SANAYI VE TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Opamp tools

One-time1
  • Unlock pro feature$1.99
None

PIDSimLab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Opamp tools free?
Opamp tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PIDSimLab free?
PIDSimLab costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Opamp tools or PIDSimLab have ads?
Neither Opamp tools nor PIDSimLab shows ads.

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