Comparison

EE ToolKit PRO for iPad vs RPN

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

Head to head
About

EE ToolKit PRO for iPad

This comprehensive toolkit offers over 160 electronic applications, calculators, and reference tools for electronics engineers, students, and hobbyists. It features a multi-functional keyboard, color code tools, audio scope, frequency generator, and component reference section with datasheet integration.

Highlights
  • Over 160 electronic applications
  • Multi-functional keyboard
  • Color code and SMD code tools
  • Audio scope and frequency detector
  • Component reference section with datasheets
  • 555 Timer tools
  • PCB trace impedance calculators
Features
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This is the brand-new Electronics Engineering ToolKit for iPad! The HIGHLY RATED and RECOMMENDED productivity app. Users say it is the BEST and MOST PRACTICAL Electronics App in the whole iTunes App Store. From an electronics enthusiast with a master's degree in Electronics Engineering. This App is for engineers, students and hobbyists and anyone interested in Electronics Engineering. The App gets CONSTANT and POWERFUL improvements! !!! Please Note: this is the EE ToolKit PRO for iPad Only !!! If you are interested in the Universal-App for iPhone and iPad, please look for the EE ToolKit App with the red icon. The EE ToolKit PRO is the preferred Electronics App at schools and universities. It is available through the Volume Purchase Program with a discount for educational institutions. Many students, teachers and professors have downloaded the App and are using it during their studies and career. WHAT OTHER USERS ARE SAYING: “Awesome app, constant and powerful improvements” This app was worth every penny I paid for it back when I bought it years ago. Since then, I’ve regularly used it at work and found it to be an excellent, quick tool to use. The most impressive aspect of this app are the constant and VERY impressive updates! Massive feature additions and very easy to use interface! The list of capabilities this app has makes it an amazing value for truly anyone involved in electronics. “Latest version makes this an exceptional tool” The EE Toolkit was always a very useful tool, but with the additions in the latest version it is truly an exceptional tool. The author is extremely diligent in managing bugs and improving the tool. “A superb app highly recommended” Fantastic application. Very useful. Always updated. Good developer. Lots of great bonus tools. Just love it. "Incredible useful, worth the money" I have had this app for a while now. Originally as an Electrical Engineering student I didnt really use it but once I was out in the field it became my bible. I definitely recommend to any engineering students/professionals alike. I also recommend buying the Pro version because it is definitely worth it. FEATURES OF THE EE TOOLKIT: Ω more than 160 electronic applications Ω amazingly great multi-functional keyboard Ω huge selection of color code tools and SMD code tools Ω audio scope and a frequency pitch detector Ω favorites page only for the tools that you have marked as favorite Ω full-featured frequency generator Ω extra large component reference section (incl. 7400 Series, PIC family, etc.) with the option to open pdf datasheets live or by e.g. iBooks Ω 555 Timer Tools with the most important application examples Ω extensive collection of Single Board Computers (more than 120 different boards!!!) Ω PCB trace impedance tools for several different structures Ω simple and quick unit conversion within the single calculators Ω fast on-the-fly conversions and calculations Ω real-time circuit simulations of the example circuits Ω support for preferred E series, sliders and min/max calculations Ω auto-save of all entries over several sessions Ω file manager to save and load individual calculations Ω built-in access to your iCloud Ω formula search tool with quick links to the tool which uses the formula Ω and many many more

About

RPN

Experience a faithful simulation of the groundbreaking HP-65 programmable calculator on your iPad. This app offers virtual program and data cards, a powerful card manager, and includes 170 original HP programs to get you started.

Highlights
  • Virtual program and data cards
  • Virtual paper tape printer
  • Database-driven card manager
  • Create, delete, label, and organize cards
  • Share via email, AirDrop, Dropbox, print
  • Paste and run existing HP-65 listings
  • Live display of stack and registers
  • Four operational modes including 'Super-65'
Features
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World's first pocket computer! Now running on your iPad. RPN-65 Pro is the first complete simulation of Hewlett-Packard's stunning HP-65 programmable calculator for iOS. Produced from 1974 to 1977 at an initial price of $795 (that's more close to $5,000 today!), the HP-65 was a breakthrough. Not only was it programmable, it also contained a motorized magnetic card reader - and still fit into Bill Hewlett's shirt pocket. Experience this revolutionary calculator on your iPad. With 170 original HP programs included with RPN-65 Pro, you can get started right away. "A work of art. Fantastic!" (MacBreak Weekly, episode 572) Features: • Virtual program and data cards • Virtual paper tape printer supports AirPrint • Powerful database-driven card manager • Create, delete, label, and organize a virtually unlimited number of cards • Sharing: e-mail, AirDrop, Dropbox, copy, paste, print • Paste existing HP-65 listings into RPN-65 and run them • "Live" display of stack, memory registers, program counter, flags • Reads data cards created by RPN-67 Pro and RPN-97 Pro • Supports external hardware keyboard Run RPN-65 Pro in any of 4 modes: 1 - Just like the original HP-65 2 - Same, but at high speed 3 - Includes user-interface improvements, like backstep key and jump to any program step 4 - "Super-65" with 999 program steps, 120 labels, 120 registers, nested subroutines, and much more For details, free program downloads, calculator handbook and much more, visit the RPN-65 website: cuveesoft.ch/rpn65

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EE ToolKit PRO for iPad at 4.8 against RPN's 4.0. EE ToolKit PRO for iPad also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 50%) and ratings volume (79 vs 4). RPN's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $7.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

EE ToolKit PRO for iPad costs $7.99 and RPN $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EE ToolKit PRO for iPad holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EE ToolKit PRO for iPad has 79 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of EE ToolKit PRO for iPad's written reviews are positive against 50% of RPN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
EE ToolKit PRO for iPad versus RPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEE ToolKit PRO for iPadRPN
Price$7.99$3.99 — better
Rating4.8 (79 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews86.2% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings79 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size289 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas GruberWilly Kunz

Customer experience

EE ToolKit PRO for iPad

All ratings79 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews109 reviews
Positive86.2%
Neutral3.7%
Negative10.1%

RPN

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

EE ToolKit PRO for iPad

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • BJT icon for 2N3904 exists but component is missing
  • iPad version is exactly the same as iPhone/iPad Pro Universal version
  • No option to go back to menu page after selecting a category
  • Adjusting capacitor affects inductor circuit calculation
  • PD resistors are transposed
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  • Resistors for adjustable regulator calculator are transposed
  • Resistor/inductor impedance calculator does not work
  • Some bugs make certain circuits not function properly

Requested features

14 requests
  • Add BJT 2N3904 and other low noise general purpose parts
  • Add wiring for On On On switch
  • Add USB-C connector pin-outs
  • Improve resistor divider tool to recommend resistor values
  • Add vacuum tube amplifier information
Show 9 more
  • Add Field and waves information
  • Add transformer, inductor, and electromagnetism category
  • Include audio applications of the 555 timer
  • Add more reference circuits (active filters, op-amp, SMPS)
  • Add resistor ladder calculator
  • Add 4000 series ICs
  • Add transformer section with power factor calculations
  • Improve UI design and layout
  • Add dark mode option

RPN

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

EE ToolKit PRO for iPad

No in-app purchases

None

RPN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EE ToolKit PRO for iPad free?
EE ToolKit PRO for iPad costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is RPN free?
RPN costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EE ToolKit PRO for iPad or RPN?
EE ToolKit PRO for iPad is rated higher. EE ToolKit PRO for iPad averages 4.8 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while RPN averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do EE ToolKit PRO for iPad or RPN have ads?
Neither EE ToolKit PRO for iPad nor RPN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EE ToolKit PRO for iPad or RPN?
EE ToolKit PRO for iPad ships an update every 3 months, and RPN every 3 months. Most recently, EE ToolKit PRO for iPad was updated on September 9, 2026 and RPN on June 1, 2026.

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