Comparison

Resistor Plus vs Periodic

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

Head to head
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

Periodic

Features
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The PeriodicTableElements is an elegant app that is interactive and fun. Easy to use, easy to understand, simple and effective. It shows the periodic table of elements in variety of ways 1) Classic grid with name that is color coded. You can configure it to look however you like. 2) Visually appealing electron distribution. 3) Visually appealing Lewis dot structure. 4) List that can be sorted based on different element properties like group, period, category etc. These awesome periodic tables can be shared by simple double click anywhere on the table. It is possible to copy the periodic table diagrams as high quality SVG xml. Drag your finger on the periodic table canvas to update elements automatically or tap on an element to see more details. Tap on an element and all the rest of the related elements are highlighted. Details of a selected element is shown in a beautifully drawn animated element. Tap on the animated element and you will see more details that can also be shared. Tapping on the list element will navigate you to a page that shows details of the element. It automatically saves your hard work locally on your device so you can come back and pick up from where you left off as your great effort will not be lost. This is a perfect app if you are a student learning chemistry. This is an app for all student groups. From high school to college to university students. Be creative. Enjoy the app!

Screenshots

Resistor Plus4 screens
Periodic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Periodic at every 5 weeks against Resistor Plus's every 20 months. Periodic also leads on price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Resistor Plus costs $2.99 and Periodic $1.99 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, Periodic every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Resistor Plus versus Periodic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterResistor PlusPeriodic
Price$2.99$1.99 — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNitrioOm Prakash Chapagain

In-app purchases

None

Resistor Plus

No in-app purchases

None

Periodic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Resistor Plus free?
Resistor Plus costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Periodic free?
Periodic costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Resistor Plus or Periodic have ads?
Neither Resistor Plus nor Periodic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Resistor Plus or Periodic?
Resistor Plus ships an update every 20 months, and Periodic every 5 weeks. Most recently, Resistor Plus was updated on October 2, 2026 and Periodic on October 11, 2026.

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