Electronic Component Codes vs Capacitor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Resistor color code calculator
- SMD resistor code lookup
- Capacitor code identification
- Inductor color code guide
- E-series value charts
- Detailed help sections
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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!
Capacitor
Easily determine capacitor values from color codes or calculate color codes from values. Supports both standard and SMD capacitors, providing quick and accurate conversions for electronics projects.
- Capacitor color code to value conversion
- Value to capacitor color code conversion
- SMD capacitor code to value conversion
- SMD value to EIA code calculation
- Supports standard and SMD capacitors
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The Capacitor Converter is the perfect tool for anyone working with electronics – from hobbyists and students to professional technicians. Simply select the color bands and instantly see the corresponding capacitor value. Or enter a value and let the app calculate the correct color bands automatically. SMD capacitors are fully supported as well: enter the capacitor code → the value is calculated. Enter the value → the matching EIA code is generated. The app works completely offline, is fast, intuitive, and requires no registration. Perfect for workshops, labs, education, and DIY electronics projects. Key Features: Select color bands → instantly get the capacitor value Enter a value → automatically get the correct color bands Supports SMD capacitor codes: EIA‑3, EIA‑4, and EIA‑96 Fully offline, no registration required Ideal for electronics hobbyists, students, and professionals Clean interface and fast workflow The Capacitor Converter makes working with capacitor values easier, faster, and more reliable.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Capacitor at 100% against Electronic Component Codes's 0%. Capacitor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Electronic Component Codes's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 40 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Electronic Component Codes ships an update every 6 weeks, Capacitor every 40 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Electronic Component Codes | Capacitor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 40 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ALG Software Lab | Gerhard Lentschik |
Customer experience
Electronic Component Codes
Capacitor
In-app purchases
Electronic Component Codes
No in-app purchases
Capacitor
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Electronic Component Codes free?
Is Capacitor free?
Do Electronic Component Codes or Capacitor have ads?
Which is updated more often, Electronic Component Codes or Capacitor?
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