Comparison

Attenuator vs Plottron

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

Head to head
About

Attenuator

Calculate output voltage, power, and attenuation based on input values and dB of attenuation. Features NMR-specific calculations for pulses and measures local magnetic fields and barometric pressure.

Highlights
  • Calculate output voltage and power
  • Specify input voltage (Vpp or Vrms)
  • Calculate attenuation in dB
  • NMR pulse calculations
  • Measure local magnetic field
  • Display barometric pressure
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Attenuator is a utility for anyone working with radio frequency sources and needs to know power and voltage after attenuation. You can specify an input voltage (Vpp or Vrms) and dB of attenuation to get the output voltage, power and attenuation. The impedance can be specified, typically 50Ω for most systems. There is a new emphasis on NMR utility, with options for calculating pulses based on reference power and pulse length. Powers are in Watts, dBm, and dB values. Measure local magnetic field to check stray static fields from magnets. See the local barometric pressure, useful if the magnet boil-off is high

About

Plottron

This application offers advanced 2D and 3D graphing capabilities for various function types, alongside a comprehensive scientific calculator. It supports implicit graphing, complex number visualization, and symbolic differentiation. The calculator includes user-defined variables, live evaluation, and probability density functions.

Highlights
  • 2D and 3D graphing
  • Implicit graphing
  • Complex number visualization
  • Symbolic differentiation
  • User-defined variables and functions
  • Live evaluation
  • Calculation history
Features
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A graphing + scientific calculator. -2D and 3D graphing Graphs regular functions, parametric relations, and functions in polar/spherical coordinates. -Implicit graphing -Visualization of complex maps w=f(z) featuring domain coloring plots -For 2D functions: Info mode with tangent line and 2nd-order Taylor approximation Scientific calculator features: -User-defined variables and functions -Symbolic derivative (e.g.: D(x, sin(x)) -nCr, nPr, factorial -Complex numbers -Live evaluation (calculate as you type) -Calculation history -Probability density functions: Binomial, Normal (Gaussian) Examples: Implicit graph: cos(X)=sin(Y) Graph a parabola in Regular mode: X^2 Graph a circle in Parametric mode: cos(T);sin(T) Set a variable: X=5 Use a variable: X+4: 9 Define a function: f(X)=X+1 Use a defined function: f(2): 3 Symbolic derivative: D(X,sin(X)): cos(X) Complex magnitude plot in 3D Regular mode: abs(1/cos(X+Yi)) Notes: -Swipe left for settings. -Use semicolon (;) to separate functions in parametric relations. -Swipe down on keypad to show full history. Tap on answer to show keypad again.

Screenshots

Attenuator4 screens
Plottron1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plottron at none against Attenuator's 1. Plottron also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Attenuator's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Attenuator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Plottron asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Attenuator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 12 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Attenuator ships an update every 7 months, Plottron every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on July 29, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Attenuator versus Plottron: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAttenuatorPlottron
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better4.8 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings812 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTim E. BurrowBilly Lin

Customer experience

Attenuator

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Plottron

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Attenuator

One-time1
  • Remove all ads$1.99
None

Plottron

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Attenuator free?
Attenuator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plottron free?
Plottron is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Attenuator or Plottron?
Attenuator is rated higher. Attenuator averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Plottron averages 4.8 from 12 ratings.
Do Attenuator or Plottron have ads?
Neither Attenuator nor Plottron shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Attenuator or Plottron?
Attenuator ships an update every 7 months, and Plottron every 5 months. Most recently, Attenuator was updated on July 29, 2026 and Plottron on September 14, 2026.

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