# iCircuit vs Electronics Tools & Calculator

The clearest difference is price: Electronics Tools & Calculator at Free against iCircuit's $12.99. iCircuit's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 17%) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Electronics Tools & Calculator is free to download; iCircuit costs $12.99 up front. iCircuit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Electronics Tools & Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for iCircuit against 4.0 for Electronics Tools & Calculator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iCircuit has 151 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of iCircuit's written reviews are positive against 17% of Electronics Tools & Calculator's.

iCircuit ships an update every 4 weeks, Electronics Tools & Calculator every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCircuit | Electronics Tools & Calculator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icircuit/id383359044/reviews) | **[4.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electronics-tools-and-calculator/id1581885136/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **151** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **61.1% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#156** | — |
| Size | 179 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Krueger Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/299293363) | [Anas Abubakar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581534101) |

## What reviewers say

### iCircuit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icircuit/id383359044)

**Currently charting:** #156 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

Design and simulate analog and digital electronic circuits in real-time. This app offers a comprehensive component library, built-in test equipment, and the ability to create custom elements. It's ideal for learning, prototyping, and validating designs without physical components.

**Highlights:** Real-time circuit simulation, Extensive component library (300+), Built-in test equipment (multimeter, oscilloscope), Programmable Arduino and PIC microcontroller support, Custom element creation and sharing, Audio simulation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iCircuit Pro (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| iCircuit Pro (Yearly) | $14.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for learning and testing
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 💡 Programmable Arduino integration
- 👍 Useful for hobbyists and students

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🔧 Difficult to edit and delete components
- 🔧 Limited component library
- 🔧 Inaccurate simulation results in some cases

**Reported bugs**

- Oscilloscope and meter functions not working properly
- Saving and loading circuits can be unreliable
- Inconsistent behavior when rotating/flipping components
- Crashes when working with larger or more complex circuits

**Requested features**

- More components (e.g. transformers, triodes, MOSFETs)
- Ability to create custom components
- Frequency domain analysis (Bode plots, FFT)
- Improved wiring and component placement controls
- Better support for AC circuits and motors


### Electronics Tools & Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electronics-tools-and-calculator/id1581885136)

This app serves as a pocket-sized electronics lab, offering a comprehensive reference for components and circuits. It simplifies complex calculations for filters, inductors, and various circuit configurations, aiding both engineers and hobbyists in their design processes.

**Highlights:** Electronic component reference, Electronic circuit reference, Filter design calculators, Inductor winding calculators, Transformer winding calculators, Resistor and capacitor calculations, Ohm's law and power calculations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ad , unlock more features | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iCircuit free?

iCircuit costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Electronics Tools & Calculator free?

Electronics Tools & Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iCircuit or Electronics Tools & Calculator?

Electronics Tools & Calculator is rated higher. iCircuit averages 3.9 out of 5 from 151 ratings, while Electronics Tools & Calculator averages 4.0 from 16 ratings.

### Do iCircuit or Electronics Tools & Calculator have ads?

Electronics Tools & Calculator shows ads; iCircuit does not.

### Which is updated more often, iCircuit or Electronics Tools & Calculator?

iCircuit ships an update every 4 weeks, and Electronics Tools & Calculator every 6 weeks. Most recently, iCircuit was updated on November 6, 2026 and Electronics Tools & Calculator on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*