Comparison

RF Tools vs BCtap by Build Change

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

Head to head
About

RF Tools

This utility app helps engineers and students calculate and convert RF-specific values like impedance, wavelength, and return loss. It also includes a calculator for comparing RF cables and assemblies, and provides access to product catalogs and branch information.

Highlights
  • RF value conversion (impedance, wavelength, return loss)
  • RF assembly calculator
  • dB calculator
  • Product catalog access
  • Branch locator
Features
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The RF Tools App from HUBER+SUHNER AG is a useful tool, which shows the relation between RF specific values like impedance, wave length, return loss (VSWR) and signal delay including their conversion. On top of this, the RF Assembly Calculator provides an easy comparison of H+S RF cables and assemblies in different configurations and in different environments. It offers a straight access to technical specifications such as insertion loss and power rating. Above all, engineers and students will love this handy and helpful tool. Content Tools Reflection measurement (Return loss - VSWR) Frequency wavelength (Wavelength calculation) Signal delay (Signal delay - Dielectric constant - Velocity in % of speed of light) Impedance dimension (calculation of impedance of coaxial line) dB Calculator (dB Ratio / Watt - dBm) RF Assembly Calculator (comparison of up to three HUBER+SUHNER RF cables) Used formulas are explained in detail by meaningful pictures. Products Provides an overview of HUBER+SUHNER products such as cables, connectors, antennas, lightning protectors and passive components with the help of the product catalogues. Branches Find the nearest branch and displays your contact person Overview about all HUBER+SUHNER AG branches worldwide ========== HUBER+SUHNER, the global company with headquarters in Switzerland, develops and produces components and system solutions for electrical and optical connectivity. HUBER+SUHNER serves customers in the three markets of communication, transportation, and industrial with cables, connectors, and systems developed for the three core technologies of radio frequency, fiber optics and low frequency. HUBER+SUHNER products stand for highest performance, quality, reliability and longevity, even under demanding conditions. The company's global production network, combined with group companies and subsidiaries, ensures that HUBER+SUHNER is close to its customers in over 60 countries. Further information on the company is available at hubersuhner.com

About

BCtap by Build Change

Features
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BCtap is an end-to-end technical assistance platform that pairs technology with subject matter expertise to take resilient housing programs to scale. BCtap encompasses Build Change’s 6-step construction value chain methodology and guides users through their resilient housing programs, from collecting homeowner and site data, to sharing information, to designing the home, accessing financing, construction and quality supervision, and reporting. Developed, tested, and iterated on in over 26 countries, BCtap has helped prevent disaster and rebuild safely after more than 40 earthquakes, windstorms, floods, and fires.

Screenshots

RF Tools4 screens
BCtap by Build Change4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BCtap by Build Change at every 3 weeks against RF Tools's every 14 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RF Tools ships an update every 14 months, BCtap by Build Change every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
RF Tools versus BCtap by Build Change: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRF ToolsBCtap by Build Change
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHUBER + SUHNER AGBuild Change

In-app purchases

None

RF Tools

No in-app purchases

None

BCtap by Build Change

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RF Tools free?
RF Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BCtap by Build Change free?
BCtap by Build Change is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RF Tools or BCtap by Build Change have ads?
Neither RF Tools nor BCtap by Build Change shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RF Tools or BCtap by Build Change?
RF Tools ships an update every 14 months, and BCtap by Build Change every 3 weeks. Most recently, RF Tools was updated on June 9, 2026 and BCtap by Build Change on September 10, 2026.

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