Comparison

iGearbox vs Electronics Tools & Calc Pro

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

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About

iGearbox

This app provides interactive tools to calculate gearbox ratios for regular and planetary gearboxes. It features a drag-and-drop design environment for gear trains and a dynamic graphic simulation for planetary gear sets, aiding in understanding and calculation.

Highlights
  • Interactive gear train design
  • Planetary gear set simulation
  • Ratio and speed calculations
  • Multiple gear train configurations
  • Dynamic component motion animations
  • Symbolic ratio equations
  • Dropbox data upload
Features
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iGearbox is an ideal educational App to interactively calculate the gearbox ratio for regular and planetary gearboxes. It offers two main tools: 1) Gear Train Tool A touch drag & drop-based design area that you can select the gears from the library, assemble, and calculate the ratio and speeds of each gear and the whole gear train. 2) Planetary Gear Set Tool An interactive and dynamic graphic based environment to learn about the planetary gear sets with different configurations and calculate ratios and the gearbox output. User selects the stationary, the input and the output parts, and observes the motion of gear set components in action. Entering the number of ring and sun teeth, the app calculates the ratio and the gearbox output for each configuration. Also, the symbolic ratio relation of the gearbox will be shown for each configuration. ******** Features ********* Gear Train Tool: - Touch/ drag & drop-based design environment - Multiple gear train configuration (up to 8 gears in train) - Ratio and speed calculations for each gear and the whole gear train Planetary Tool: - 6 different configurations. i.e., each component (ring, sun, planets arm) can be selected as stationary, input, or output components - Dynamic interactive motion of the components for each configuration (Animations) - Symbolic ratio equation for each configuration - Ratio calculation for each case based on the sun and ring # of teeth - Output calculations based on the gear configuration and specification - Planetary gear set formulations as a help document - Adjustable rotating speed for the animations of the gearset - Dropbox upload of screenshot and data ******************************* iGearbox is a perfect tool for instructors to teach and show the basics and fundamental concepts of regular and planetary gearboxes. Connecting the device to the monitor or projector, instructors can present the animations of the gearbox for different configurations. ******************************* iGearbox is a universal App that works on iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch. You will be able to install the App on all these devices when you buy one copy. Disclaimer: iGearbox is developed to be used for educational purposes. Although the calculations done by this App were made with great care, it may contain errors or inaccuracies. Using the results of the calculations is the sole responsibility of the user.

About

Electronics Tools & Calc Pro

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

Highlights
  • Electronic component reference
  • Electronic circuit reference
  • Filter calculation tools
  • Inductor winding calculators
  • Resistor and capacitor calculations
  • Ohm's Law calculator
  • AC/DC power calculations
Features
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Calculate, simulate, and understand electronic circuits with more than 60 calculators, interactive tools, and illustrated engineering references. Electronics Tools & Calculator is an all-in-one toolkit for students, engineers, technicians, makers, and electronics enthusiasts. Use it to study circuit theory, select components, check designs, or troubleshoot projects with practical calculators and clear circuit visuals. MORE THAN 60 ELECTRONICS CALCULATORS Solve problems across a wide range of topics: • Ohm’s law, voltage, current, resistance, and power • Series and parallel resistors and capacitors • Four-band, five-band, and SMD resistor codes • Voltage and current dividers • DC power and ripple voltage • RC, RL, LC, and RLC circuits • LED resistor and parallel LED calculations • Capacitor and inductor charging • Star-to-delta and delta-to-star conversions ACTIVE AND PASSIVE FILTER DESIGN Design and explore: • RC, RL, and LC filters • Butterworth and Chebyshev filters • Active and passive filters • Sallen-Key active filters • Band-pass and band-reject filters • Twin-T notch filters Selected advanced calculators include response graphs, helping you visualize how component values affect circuit behavior. AMPLIFIERS AND SEMICONDUCTORS Work with practical tools for: • 555 timer astable and monostable circuits • BJT analysis, biasing, Q-point, and switching • MOSFET switching • Inverting, non-inverting, and difference amplifiers • Class A, Class B, and Class AB amplifiers • Differential amplifiers and current mirrors • LM386 audio amplifier circuits POWER, RF, AND DESIGN TOOLS Explore calculations for: • Linear regulators and heat dissipation • Buck and boost converters • Rectifiers and Zener regulators • Clippers, clampers, and voltage multipliers • PCB trace width • Air-core and multilayer inductors • Transformers • Coaxial cables and waveguides • Antenna length and skin depth • dBm, watts, and decibel conversions • Servo and stepper motors DIGITAL ELECTRONICS Study essential digital circuits with clear diagrams and truth tables: • Logic gates • Flip-flops and counters • Multiplexers and demultiplexers • Encoders and decoders • Shift registers • Common digital integrated circuits INTERACTIVE CIRCUIT TOOLS Explore circuit behavior through interactive simulations and strong visual explanations. Adjust values, examine circuit configurations, and connect formulas with practical electronic designs. ILLUSTRATED ELECTRONICS REFERENCES Access more than 30 guides covering resistors, capacitors, inductors, transformers, diodes, BJTs, MOSFETs, IGBTs, UJTs, SCRs, DIACs, TRIACs, operational amplifiers, regulators, 555 timers, sensors, digital logic, Arduino boards, and ATmega microcontrollers. The guides combine explanations, equations, circuit diagrams, pinouts, truth tables, and practical notes to connect theory with real-world applications. DESIGNED FOR FASTER WORK • Search calculators by name • Save frequently used tools to Favorites • View response graphs in selected calculators • Export results from selected tools as PDF documents • Automatically switch between light and dark appearance • Use an interface designed for phones and larger screens • Choose from 15 supported languages • Access additional features through optional Pro tools Whether you are learning electronics, designing a filter, analyzing an amplifier, or checking values at the workbench, Electronics Tools & Calculator keeps useful tools and references close at hand. Important: This app is intended for education and design assistance. Always verify calculations, component ratings, circuit requirements, and safety considerations before building or operating electronic equipment.

Screenshots

iGearbox4 screens
Electronics Tools & Calc Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Electronics Tools & Calc Pro at 5.0 against iGearbox's 3.0. Electronics Tools & Calc Pro also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 17%) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 55 months). iGearbox's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

iGearbox costs $4.99 and Electronics Tools & Calc Pro $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Electronics Tools & Calc Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of iGearbox's written reviews are positive against 50% of Electronics Tools & Calc Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iGearbox ships an update every 55 months, Electronics Tools & Calc Pro every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iGearbox versus Electronics Tools & Calc Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriGearboxElectronics Tools & Calc Pro
Price$4.99$4.99
Rating3.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 55 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMotionics LLCAnas Abubakar

Customer experience

iGearbox

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative50.0%

Electronics Tools & Calc Pro

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

iGearbox

No in-app purchases

None

Electronics Tools & Calc Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iGearbox free?
iGearbox costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Electronics Tools & Calc Pro free?
Electronics Tools & Calc Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iGearbox or Electronics Tools & Calc Pro?
Electronics Tools & Calc Pro is rated higher. iGearbox averages 3.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Electronics Tools & Calc Pro averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do iGearbox or Electronics Tools & Calc Pro have ads?
Neither iGearbox nor Electronics Tools & Calc Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iGearbox or Electronics Tools & Calc Pro?
iGearbox ships an update every 55 months, and Electronics Tools & Calc Pro every 5 months. Most recently, iGearbox was updated on October 14, 2026 and Electronics Tools & Calc Pro on October 13, 2026.

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