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.
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.
- RF value conversion (impedance, wavelength, return loss)
- RF assembly calculator
- dB calculator
- Product catalog access
- Branch locator
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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
BCtap by Build Change
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | RF Tools | BCtap by Build Change |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HUBER + SUHNER AG | Build Change |
In-app purchases
RF Tools
No in-app purchases
BCtap by Build Change
No in-app purchases
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