Comparison

Mircules DX Cluster vs Electronic

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

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About

Mircules DX Cluster

Discover active amateur radio operators on various bands. View detailed DX spots including callsign, frequency, and comments. Access helpful HAM radio tools like calculators and calendars.

Highlights
  • DX Cluster information
  • Amateur radio band support (MF/HF, VHF/UHF)
  • Detailed DX spot listings
  • HAM radio tools (calculators, calendars)
  • Customizable DXSpider server connection
Features
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Find out which interesting DX HAM Radio Amateur operators are “on the air” on the amateur radio bands! Mircules DX Cluster is an iPhone and iPad app that shows the info found on the international DX Cluster. This cluster is widely used by radio amateurs and SWL enthusiasts to find the DX "treasures" on the bands. You can use one of the two web clusters we provide or choose a DXSpider (telnet) server from our list. You can also manually add your own DXSpider server address. This functionality is still a work in progress so let us know what you think and how we can improve it! ALL POPULAR AMATEUR BANDS ARE INCLUDED - MF / HF bands (10m, 12m, 15m, 17m, 20m, 30m, 40m, 60m, 80m, 160m) - VHF / UHF bands (70cm, 1.25m, 2m, 4m, 6m) SEE THE DX SPOTS IN A CLEAR LIST Mircules DX Cluster shows the last 50 DX spots on the selected band in a clear list. ALL THE INFO YOU NEED! Information that is shown per spot item in the main list is: - callsign of the spotted Radio Amateur - country of the spotted Radio Amateur - frequency where the person can be found - time and date of the spotting - any comments added to the spot by the spotter - CQ Zone, ITU Zone and DXCC info of both Radio Amateurs - callsign and other info of the person that did the spotting - QRZ.COM information of both Radio Amateurs - a map of the country / entity of both Radio Amateurs TOOLS AND INFO A list of HAM radio tools are available, like: - Azimuth calculator - Contest calendar - Grid calculator - ITU prefixes - Q-Codes - UTC clock etc...

About

Electronic

This comprehensive electronics reference and tool suite offers over 70 calculators, tables, and data for engineers, students, and hobbyists. It features a modern UI, iCloud sync, multi-window support, and PDF export, all accessible offline.

Highlights
  • Over 70 tools, tables, and references
  • Universal app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Multi-window support for parallel use
  • PDF export for results
  • Offline functionality
  • Modern UI with Dark Mode
Features
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Electronic Toolbox 2 – The classic, re‑imagined Since 2009, Electronic Toolbox has been one of the most comprehensive electronics references and toolboxes on the App Store—for professionals, students, makers, HAMs, and hobby engineers. With Electronic Toolbox 2, a fully modernized new edition arrives: familiar in structure, up to date technologically, and consistently evolved. # The best and most complete electronics app—now for iPhone, iPad & Mac Over 70 tools, tables, and references—from “A” like ASCII table to “Z” like Zener diode calculation: Everything you need in the lab, workshop, or lecture hall, in one place. • Universal app: One purchase—three platforms (iPhone, iPad, Mac) • iCloud sync: All settings and favorites automatically on all devices • Multi‑window support: Use multiple tools in parallel—ideal for comparisons • PDF export: Save, document, or share results • Pinned tools: Keep important tools always at hand • Interactive tools: New visualizations, e.g., in the Battery Charge tool • Modern UI with Dark Mode: Redesigned, clearly structured, and easy to read # Proven foundation, familiar workflow Electronic Toolbox 2 stays true to its heritage—all known tools are included and have been carefully revised. From calculators to reference data: nothing is missing, much is better. Examples: • Resistor color code and coil calculator • NE555 and heatsink calculation • Conversion and unit tools (HEX, AWG, frequency, and more) • Parametric component search with datasheets • Tables for batteries, drill sizes, IC pinouts, packages, and more • References for boards like Raspberry Pi, Arduino, BeagleBone, Nano Pi … • Global search across all tools • Fully usable offline • No ads, no in‑app purchases # Continuously improved—since 2009 Electronic Toolbox has been maintained and improved with passion for over a decade. With version 2, we carry this legacy forward—on a new technical foundation for the years ahead. Feedback from the community remains central: every suggestion helps make the toolbox even better. # Gentle transition The original Electronic‑Toolbox Pro remains fully usable—existing workflows are not interrupted. Existing customers can switch to the new version via a discounted bundle. Features like the Circuit Editor or Projects will initially remain exclusive to Electronic‑Toolbox Pro and are not yet included in this new edition. # From the developer Jan Roskosch built Electronic Toolbox 2 together with his father Marcus Roskosch, the developer of the original app. A modern realization of a classic—with the same passion for electronics, precision, and quality. # At a glance • Completely new, modern interface • All known tools from the original app included • Universal app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac • iCloud synchronization • PDF export & multi‑window support • Fully usable offline • No ads, no in‑app purchases ----- Electronic Toolbox 2—the future of the electronic toolbox. Continued with passion. Built for you.

Screenshots

Mircules DX Cluster4 screens
Electronic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mircules DX Cluster at 4.0 against Electronic's 2.3. Mircules DX Cluster also leads on price ($2.99 vs $9.99) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 18.5). Electronic's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Mircules DX Cluster costs $2.99 and Electronic $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mircules DX Cluster holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mircules DX Cluster ships an update every 9 months, Electronic fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mircules DX Cluster versus Electronic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMircules DX ClusterElectronic
Price$2.99 — better$9.99
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.4 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB166 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMirculesMarcus Roskosch

Customer experience

Mircules DX Cluster

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Electronic

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Mircules DX Cluster

No in-app purchases

None

Electronic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mircules DX Cluster free?
Mircules DX Cluster costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Electronic free?
Electronic costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mircules DX Cluster or Electronic?
Mircules DX Cluster is rated higher. Mircules DX Cluster averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Electronic averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Mircules DX Cluster or Electronic have ads?
Neither Mircules DX Cluster nor Electronic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mircules DX Cluster or Electronic?
Mircules DX Cluster ships an update every 9 months, and Electronic fortnightly. Most recently, Mircules DX Cluster was updated on October 10, 2026 and Electronic on October 2, 2026.

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