Capacitor vs Resistor color barcode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Capacitor
Easily determine capacitor values from color codes or calculate color codes from values. Supports both standard and SMD capacitors, providing quick and accurate conversions for electronics projects.
- Capacitor color code to value conversion
- Value to capacitor color code conversion
- SMD capacitor code to value conversion
- SMD value to EIA code calculation
- Supports standard and SMD capacitors
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The Capacitor Converter is the perfect tool for anyone working with electronics – from hobbyists and students to professional technicians. Simply select the color bands and instantly see the corresponding capacitor value. Or enter a value and let the app calculate the correct color bands automatically. SMD capacitors are fully supported as well: enter the capacitor code → the value is calculated. Enter the value → the matching EIA code is generated. The app works completely offline, is fast, intuitive, and requires no registration. Perfect for workshops, labs, education, and DIY electronics projects. Key Features: Select color bands → instantly get the capacitor value Enter a value → automatically get the correct color bands Supports SMD capacitor codes: EIA‑3, EIA‑4, and EIA‑96 Fully offline, no registration required Ideal for electronics hobbyists, students, and professionals Clean interface and fast workflow The Capacitor Converter makes working with capacitor values easier, faster, and more reliable.
Resistor color barcode
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Simple resistor barcode calculator. It helps to determine the value of 4, 5 or 6 bar components. Simple, intuitive operation comes down to choosing the right colors. Moving the screen allows you to change the operating mode.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Resistor color barcode at every 2 days against Capacitor's every 40 months. Resistor color barcode also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). 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.
Capacitor ships an update every 40 months, Resistor color barcode every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Capacitor | Resistor color barcode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 40 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gerhard Lentschik | Arkadiusz Fryszkowski |
In-app purchases
Capacitor
No in-app purchases
Resistor color barcode
No in-app purchases
Questions
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