Resistor vs EngKit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Resistor
Quickly calculate resistor values from color bands or SMD codes, and vice versa. This tool is ideal for electronics enthusiasts, students, and DIYers working with 4, 5, or 6-band resistors and various SMD codes. It functions offline and requires no registration.
- Calculate resistor values from color bands
- Convert resistor values to color bands
- Supports 4, 5, and 6-band resistors
- Handles SMD codes (EIA-3, EIA-4, EIA-96)
- Works offline
- No registration required
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Resistor Converter – Fast & Easy Calculate resistor values, color bands, and SMD codes in seconds – perfect for electronics hobbyists, students, and professionals. Supports 4-, 5-, and 6-band resistors as well as SMD codes (EIA-3, EIA-4, EIA-96). - Tap color bands → read the value - Enter resistor → get matching color bands & SMD codes - Works offline, no registration required - Perfect for electronics, study & DIY projects Simple, fast, and free – the perfect companion for every electronics enthusiast!
EngKit
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EngKit is a focused toolkit of engineering and math calculators, built for students, hobbyists and professionals who want fast, accurate tools without clutter. FREE MODULES • Resistor Code — decode resistance from color bands, convert between SI units • Ohm's Law — calculate voltage, current and resistance interactively • LED Resistor Calculator — find the right series resistor for any LED and supply voltage • Voltage Divider — design resistor voltage dividers for any target output • Resistor Network — equivalent resistance for series and parallel circuits • Matrix Calculator — add and multiply matrices up to 10×10 • Graphing Calculator — plot and explore math functions with pan and zoom • Unit Converter — convert between 14 categories: length, mass, temperature and more PRO MODULES (one-time unlock) • Complex Numbers — add, subtract, multiply and divide in rectangular or polar form • Capacitor Code — decode capacitance from EIA 3-digit codes and tolerance letters • Equation Solver — solve linear, quadratic and 2×2 systems of equations • Triangle Solver — solve triangles and trig functions with exact values • Root Finder — bisection, false position, Newton-Raphson and secant • Projectile Motion • Boolean Algebra No subscriptions. No ads. Pay once for Pro and keep every current and future module.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Resistor at none against EngKit's 1. EngKit's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. EngKit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Resistor asks for nothing beyond the download.
Resistor ships an update every 9 months, EngKit fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Resistor | EngKit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (19 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gerhard Lentschik | Rodrigo Vivas |
In-app purchases
Resistor
No in-app purchases
EngKit
- Pro Unlock$6.99









