Switchboard ESP vs PartVault
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Switchboard ESP
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Monitoring App for ESP
PartVault
Organize your electronic components with a searchable inventory. Track stock levels, assign QR codes to storage locations, and manage project requirements. Export data in various formats for easy management and backups.
- Smart component tracking with stock alerts
- QR code system for storage location identification
- Project management with component allocation
- Flexible storage location organization
- Data export to CSV, JSON, and PDF
- Import component lists from CSV
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Transform your cluttered component collection into an organized, searchable inventory PartVault is the essential app for electronics enthusiasts, engineers, and makers who want to take control of their component chaos. Whether you're managing hundreds of resistors or tracking expensive microcontroller modules, PartVault makes inventory management simple and efficient. Key Features: Smart Component Tracking Add components with photos, specifications, and pricing information. Set minimum stock levels to get alerts when supplies run low. Track quantities with precision using the built-in adjustment calculator. Revolutionary QR Code System Transform any QR code into a storage location identifier. Scan existing QR codes or print new ones to assign to boxes, drawers, and shelves. Later, simply scan the same code to instantly see what components are stored there. Comprehensive Project Management Plan your builds by creating projects and defining component requirements. Check availability against your inventory, allocate components to active projects, and generate shopping lists for missing items. Track project progress from planning to completion. Flexible Storage Organization Create named storage locations that match your workshop setup. Whether you use storage boxes, component drawers, or custom shelving, PartVault adapts to your organizational system. Powerful Data Management Export your inventory data in multiple formats including CSV for spreadsheets, JSON for technical backups, and PDF for printable reports. Import existing component lists from CSV files with intelligent duplicate handling. Privacy-First Design All your data stays on your device. No account required, no data collection, no tracking. Optional CloudKit integration provides seamless sync across your Apple devices while maintaining complete privacy. Perfect for: - Electronics hobbyists managing personal components - Engineering students organizing lab supplies - Makers planning Arduino and Raspberry Pi projects - Professional engineers tracking prototyping materials - Anyone tired of buying duplicate components Advanced Features: - Low stock warnings with customizable thresholds - Component search and filtering by category or location - Project cost estimation based on component pricing - Bulk quantity adjustments with quick-add buttons - Dark mode support for late-night workshop sessions Seamless Integration: - CloudKit sync across iPhone and iPad - Share shopping lists via AirDrop or Messages - Export data to popular spreadsheet applications - Import component lists from existing inventories Stop wasting time searching through unmarked boxes and drawers. Join thousands of makers who have transformed their component management with PartVault. Your organized workshop awaits. Download PartVault today and never lose another component.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PartVault at none against Switchboard ESP's shown. Switchboard ESP's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.5). On price and in-app purchases 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.
| Parameter | Switchboard ESP | PartVault |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Smartprocess Colombia SAS | Andrew Watkins |
In-app purchases
Switchboard ESP
No in-app purchases
PartVault
No in-app purchases









