Comparison

Resistor vs EngKit

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

About

EngKit

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Resistor4 screens
EngKit4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. EngKit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Resistor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Resistor ships an update every 9 months, EngKit fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Resistor versus EngKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterResistorEngKit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (19 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGerhard LentschikRodrigo Vivas

In-app purchases

None

Resistor

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

EngKit

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$6.99

Questions

Is Resistor free?
Resistor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EngKit free?
EngKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Resistor or EngKit have ads?
Neither Resistor nor EngKit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Resistor or EngKit?
Resistor ships an update every 9 months, and EngKit fortnightly. Most recently, Resistor was updated on October 24, 2026 and EngKit on October 29, 2026.

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