Comparison

Resistor Plus vs Search PubChem

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

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About

Resistor Plus

Easily calculate resistor values and tolerance using color codes. Simply select the colors for each band, and the app instantly displays the resistance in ohms. Save your results with screenshots for future reference.

Highlights
  • Resistor color code calculation
  • Tolerance calculation
  • Instant results display
  • Copy result functionality
  • Screenshot capability
  • Works on iPhone and iPad
  • Ad-free and private
Features
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Resistor Calculator is the essential tool for electronics engineers, hobbyists, makers, and students. Instantly decode resistor color bands, calculate circuit values, and look up standard resistor values — all in one app. RESISTOR COLOR CODE CALCULATOR • Support for 4-band, 5-band, and 6-band resistors • Tap color bands on a realistic resistor graphic to read values instantly • View resistance, tolerance, min/max range, and temperature coefficient • Intuitive color picker with all standard EIA color codes REVERSE LOOKUP • Enter a resistance value and get the matching color band combination • Find the closest standard value from E-series tables • Perfect for designing circuits and selecting components SERIES & PARALLEL CALCULATOR • Calculate total resistance for resistors in series or parallel • Add unlimited resistors with engineering notation input (e.g. 4.7k, 2.2M) • See live results with formula reference VOLTAGE DIVIDER • Solve for output voltage (Vout) or unknown resistor (R2) • Interactive circuit diagram updates in real time • Supports engineering notation for quick input E-SERIES REFERENCE LIBRARY • Browse standard resistor values from E12, E24, E48, E96, and E192 series • Search and filter values instantly • Tap to copy any value to clipboard DESIGNED FOR ENGINEERS • Clean, distraction-free interface • Works on iPhone and iPad • No ads, no subscriptions, no internet required • Haptic feedback for a responsive experience Whether you are building your first LED circuit or designing professional PCBs, Resistor Calculator Pro gives you fast, accurate answers right on your device. Download now and keep the most useful resistor tool in your pocket. Resistor Parameters: Band Digit Black - 0 Brown - 1 Red - 2 Orange - 3 Yellow - 4 Green - 5 Blue - 6 Violet - 7 Grey - 8 White - 9 Band Multiplier Black × 1 Ω Brown × 10 Ω Red × 100 Ω Orange × 1 kΩ Yellow × 10 kΩ Green × 100 kΩ Blue × 1 MΩ Violet × 10 MΩ Gold × 0.1 Ω Silver × 0.01 Ω Band Tolerance Brown - 1% Red - 2% Gold - 5% Silver - 10% A resistor is a passive two-terminal electrical component that implements electrical resistance as a circuit element. In electronic circuits, resistors are used to reduce current flow, adjust signal levels, divide voltages, bias active elements, and terminate transmission lines, among other uses. A resistor opposes the flow of electrical current; the higher the value of the resistor, the more it opposes the current flow. Values are given in ohms. Thank you for your support! Visit nitrio.com for more apps for your iOS devices.

About

Search PubChem

Access and manage chemical compound data from the PubChem database. Search for over 111 million compounds, view molecular formulas, weights, and structures, and create and track custom solutions with detailed composition information.

Highlights
  • Search PubChem database
  • View molecular formula, weight, and structure
  • Store compound information
  • Create and manage custom solutions
  • Track solution composition in grams and moles
  • Display 3D compound structures
  • Share solution data via CSV
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The app allows to search compounds through PubChem and helps to keep information on solutions made of those compounds. I. Compounds Tab Search the open chemistry database 'PubChem' at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for chemical compounds. The app helps to find a compound by name from the collection of more than 111 million compounds. It downloads and stores the molecular formula, weight, and structure. Compounds 1. Selecting the "Compounds" tab will present a list of compounds. - If there are any solutions made of a compound, a droplet will appear next to the compound's name. 2. When a compound is selected, a view with the detailed information will appear. Follow the instruction in "Details for a compound". 3. When the "+" button is selected, a view for search will appear. Follow the instruction in "Search for a compound". Details for a compound 1. Click "Compounds" to return back to the table of compounds. 2. Click the magnifier icon to open the compound's PubChem page in the user's default web browser. 3. Click the trashcan icon to delete the compound. This function may not be available if there is a solution made of the compound. 4. Click one of the solutions made of the compound to display the information. See "Details for a solution" below. 5. Click "3D" to display a 3D structure. Use pan and pinch gestures to rotate and zoom the scene. Search for a compound 1. Select "Compound Name" ("CID") and type a compound name (PubChem CID). 2. Click "Search" to connect to PubChem. An activity indicator will appear until the search is finished. - If the search succeeds, the downloaded information will appear. - If the search fails, an alert will appear. 3. Click "Save" to store the information about a compound. 4. Click "Cancel" to dismiss the scene. II. Solutions Tab Choose compounds downloaded from PubChem and make a solution. The app allows to record a list of compounds with amounts dissolved in a solution. For the saved solutions, the app displays their compositions in gram and mol. Solutions 1. Selecting the "Solutions" tab will present a list of solutions. 2. When a solution is selected, a view with the detailed information will appear. Follow the instruction in "Details for a solution". 3. When the "+" button is selected, a view for search will appear. Follow the instruction in "Making a solution". Details for a solution 1. Click "Solutions" to return back to the table of compounds. 2. Click the 'action' icon to share a csv file containig the information about the solution. 3. Click the trashcan icon to delete the solution. 5. Choose the unit among gram, mg, mol, and mM. 6. Select one of compounds to display its structure and formula. See "Mini details for a compound" below. Making a solution 1. Click "Add Compounds" to bring a collection of compounds. See "Compounds collection" below. 2. The names of the compounds selected from "Compounds collection" will be displayed as “Solution Label”. A user can edit “Solution Label”. 3. The unit for the amount can be chosen among gram, mg, mol, and mM. 4. The amount may be entered. 5. Click "Save" to create and add a new solution. 6. Click "Cancel" to dismiss the scene. Compounds collection 1. Select or deselect compounds by clicking the images of compounds. 2. Selected compounds will be displayed. 3. Click "Done" to return back to "Making a solution". 5. Click "Cancel" to dismiss the scene.

Screenshots

Resistor Plus4 screens
Search PubChem4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Search PubChem at 75% against Resistor Plus's 0%. Search PubChem also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and update cadence (every 9 months vs every 20 months). Resistor Plus's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On 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

Search PubChem is free to download; Resistor Plus costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Resistor Plus ships an update every 20 months, Search PubChem every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Resistor Plus versus Search PubChem: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterResistor PlusSearch PubChem
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 9 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB9 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNitrioJae-Seung Lee

Customer experience

Resistor Plus

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Search PubChem

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Resistor Plus

No in-app purchases

None

Search PubChem

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Resistor Plus free?
Resistor Plus costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Search PubChem free?
Search PubChem is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Resistor Plus or Search PubChem have ads?
Neither Resistor Plus nor Search PubChem shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Resistor Plus or Search PubChem?
Resistor Plus ships an update every 20 months, and Search PubChem every 9 months. Most recently, Resistor Plus was updated on October 19, 2026 and Search PubChem on October 7, 2026.

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