Comparison

Capacitor vs API MeasurePro

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

API MeasurePro

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A mobile app version of the API Metrology MeasurePro software that is able to remotely control the MeasurePro desktop software and API Metrology instruments. This app can do alignments, probe features, and inspect parts with their corresponding CAD models.

Screenshots

Capacitor4 screens
API MeasurePro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: API MeasurePro at every 3 months against Capacitor's every 40 months. API MeasurePro also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Capacitor ships an update every 40 months, API MeasurePro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Capacitor versus API MeasurePro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCapacitorAPI MeasurePro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 40 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGerhard LentschikAutomated Precision Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Capacitor

No in-app purchases

None

API MeasurePro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Capacitor free?
Capacitor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is API MeasurePro free?
API MeasurePro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Capacitor or API MeasurePro have ads?
Neither Capacitor nor API MeasurePro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Capacitor or API MeasurePro?
Capacitor ships an update every 40 months, and API MeasurePro every 3 months. Most recently, Capacitor was updated on November 3, 2026 and API MeasurePro on October 30, 2026.

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