Comparison

Attenuator vs RF Tools

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

RF Tools

This utility app helps engineers and students calculate and convert RF-specific values like impedance, wavelength, and return loss. It also includes a calculator for comparing RF cables and assemblies, and provides access to product catalogs and branch information.

Highlights
  • RF value conversion (impedance, wavelength, return loss)
  • RF assembly calculator
  • dB calculator
  • Product catalog access
  • Branch locator
Features
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The RF Tools App from HUBER+SUHNER AG is a useful tool, which shows the relation between RF specific values like impedance, wave length, return loss (VSWR) and signal delay including their conversion. On top of this, the RF Assembly Calculator provides an easy comparison of H+S RF cables and assemblies in different configurations and in different environments. It offers a straight access to technical specifications such as insertion loss and power rating. Above all, engineers and students will love this handy and helpful tool. Content Tools Reflection measurement (Return loss - VSWR) Frequency wavelength (Wavelength calculation) Signal delay (Signal delay - Dielectric constant - Velocity in % of speed of light) Impedance dimension (calculation of impedance of coaxial line) dB Calculator (dB Ratio / Watt - dBm) RF Assembly Calculator (comparison of up to three HUBER+SUHNER RF cables) Used formulas are explained in detail by meaningful pictures. Products Provides an overview of HUBER+SUHNER products such as cables, connectors, antennas, lightning protectors and passive components with the help of the product catalogues. Branches Find the nearest branch and displays your contact person Overview about all HUBER+SUHNER AG branches worldwide ========== HUBER+SUHNER, the global company with headquarters in Switzerland, develops and produces components and system solutions for electrical and optical connectivity. HUBER+SUHNER serves customers in the three markets of communication, transportation, and industrial with cables, connectors, and systems developed for the three core technologies of radio frequency, fiber optics and low frequency. HUBER+SUHNER products stand for highest performance, quality, reliability and longevity, even under demanding conditions. The company's global production network, combined with group companies and subsidiaries, ensures that HUBER+SUHNER is close to its customers in over 60 countries. Further information on the company is available at hubersuhner.com

Screenshots

Attenuator4 screens
RF Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Attenuator at 5.0 against RF Tools's 3.0. Attenuator also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and update cadence (every 7 months vs every 14 months). RF Tools's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

Both are free to download. Attenuator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RF Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Attenuator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Attenuator's written reviews are positive against 60% of RF Tools's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Attenuator ships an update every 7 months, RF Tools every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Attenuator versus RF Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAttenuatorRF Tools
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better3.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 7 months — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTim E. BurrowHUBER + SUHNER AG

Customer experience

Attenuator

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

RF Tools

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Attenuator

One-time1
  • Remove all ads$1.99
None

RF Tools

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Attenuator free?
Attenuator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RF Tools free?
RF Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Attenuator or RF Tools?
Attenuator is rated higher. Attenuator averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while RF Tools averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Attenuator or RF Tools have ads?
Neither Attenuator nor RF Tools shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Attenuator or RF Tools?
Attenuator ships an update every 7 months, and RF Tools every 14 months. Most recently, Attenuator was updated on September 14, 2026 and RF Tools on June 9, 2026.

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