SMD decoder vs GEO Utility
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SMD decoder
Decode SMD resistors with this practical tool. It supports three-digit, four-digit, and EIA-96 encoded resistor values, providing quick and accurate identification.
- Decodes 3-digit SMD codes
- Decodes 4-digit SMD codes
- Decodes EIA-96 SMD codes
- Resistor value identification
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A practical application that will decode any SMD resistor, regardless of whether the code is three or four digits, as well as those encoded in the EIA - 96 system.
GEO Utility
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Geosynchronous satellite tool. Allows user to select a satellite in orbit from a drop down searchable list, or position a new one at any locations. Allows the user to place an Earth station on the ground (pinch to zoom) and determine the elevation, azimuth and range to the satellite.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SMD decoder at every 2 days against GEO Utility's every 3 weeks. SMD decoder also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.2). 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.
SMD decoder ships an update every 2 days, GEO Utility every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SMD decoder | GEO Utility |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arkadiusz Fryszkowski | ArgoSat Consulting LLC |
In-app purchases
SMD decoder
No in-app purchases
GEO Utility
No in-app purchases
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