Comparison

Digital Electronics Guide vs SCADA & PLC Academy

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

Head to head
About

Digital Electronics Guide

This app serves as a comprehensive reference for digital electronics, covering essential theory and practical guides. It's designed for students, engineers, and hobbyists to learn and prototype digital circuits with ease. Features include detailed information on logic gates, IC families, and various digital components.

Highlights
  • Logic gate tutorials
  • IC reference data (TTL 7400, CMOS 4000)
  • Digital circuit design and prototyping
  • Covers counters, flip-flops, and more
  • Available in 14 languages
  • Detailed tutorials and references
Features
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Digital Electronics Guide is a powerful reference tool for electronics students, engineers, and hobbyists. Whether you're just starting out or already experienced, this app helps you design, learn, and prototype with ease. It combines essential theory with practical guides and covers key digital electronics topics, including logic gates, counters, flip-flops, and IC reference data. The app also features detailed information on popular digital IC families such as TTL 7400 and CMOS 4000 series. Perfect for quick learning or as a companion for working on electronic circuits and digital systems. Available in 14 Languages: • English, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese — study in your native language! The app includes detailed tutorials and references for: • Basic logic • Families of digital chips • Universal logic elements • Elements with Schmitt trigger • Buffer elements • Flip-flops • Registers • Counters • Adders • Multiplexers • Decoders and demultiplexers • 7-segment LED drivers • Encryptors • Digital comparators • Astable CMOS Oscillators • Monostable CMOS Oscillators • Bistable CMOS Oscillators • Gated CMOS Oscillators • TTL Oscillators • 7400 series ICs • 4000 series ICs Whether you're learning, teaching, or building real-world digital circuits, Digital Electronics Pro is your trusted companion every step of the way.

About

SCADA & PLC Academy

Features
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SCADA & PLC Academy is a professional-grade training suite for industrial automation engineers, technicians, and engineering students. Three complete learning modules — each packed with curriculum, illustrated references, interactive labs, and real-world projects. MODULE 1 - PLC PROGRAMMING Master programmable logic controllers from fundamentals through advanced applications. - 6-module curriculum covering IEC 61131-3 languages: Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Block, and Sequential Function Chart - Interactive Ladder Logic Simulator — write and test rungs directly on device - 19 illustrated reference diagrams covering hardware architecture, scan cycle, I/O wiring, and programming examples - Hands-on projects with step-by-step guidance - Study guide and quick reference for exam prep MODULE 2 - SCADA DESIGN STUDIO Learn to design, simulate, and secure modern SCADA systems. - Comprehensive curriculum: SCADA architecture, HMI design, PID control, communications protocols, cybersecurity, and project documentation - 44 illustrated reference diagrams covering Purdue model, ISA-101 HMI standards, OPC-UA, Modbus, EtherNet/IP, and more - Interactive simulation lab with SCADA network scenarios - Assessment module with timed exam sessions - Full project lifecycle from FDS through FAT/SAT documentation MODULE 3 - SCADA ENGINEERING WORKFLOW Follow a real 17-phase SCADA engineering project from concept to commissioning. - Complete engineering workflow for two facility types: 650 MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine and Cascade Falls Hydroelectric - 51 authentic engineering drawings: architecture diagrams, OT network topologies, loop diagrams, cause and effect matrices, firewall rule matrices, and more - I/O Tag Database builder and Alarm Matrix builder - Deliverables tracker across all 17 project phases - Engineering drawing gallery with full-screen zoom WHO IT'S FOR - Automation and controls engineers building or refreshing their skills - Instrumentation and electrical technicians pursuing advancement - Engineering students preparing for industry roles - Professionals studying for ISA, NICET, or similar certifications FLEXIBLE PURCHASING Purchase only the modules you need, or unlock all three with the Complete Bundle at a significant discount. All content is available offline once downloaded. SCADA & PLC Academy - built by engineers, for engineers.

Screenshots

Digital Electronics Guide4 screens
SCADA & PLC Academy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Digital Electronics Guide at none against SCADA & PLC Academy's 4. SCADA & PLC Academy's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. SCADA & PLC Academy sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Digital Electronics Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Digital Electronics Guide versus SCADA & PLC Academy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDigital Electronics GuideSCADA & PLC Academy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB172 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperALG Software LabYuhsiu Lai

In-app purchases

None

Digital Electronics Guide

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

SCADA & PLC Academy

One-time4
  • PLC Programming Module$4.99
  • SCADA Design Module$4.99
  • SCADA Workflow Module$4.99
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  • Complete Bundle$14.99

Questions

Is Digital Electronics Guide free?
Digital Electronics Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SCADA & PLC Academy free?
SCADA & PLC Academy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Digital Electronics Guide or SCADA & PLC Academy have ads?
Digital Electronics Guide shows ads; SCADA & PLC Academy does not.

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