True Random Numbers vs ResiCalc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
True Random Numbers
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Most random number generators calculate the numbers with pseudo random number generators. But this app leverages your device's motion sensors, swipes, or camera input, to generate authentically random numbers and shuffles. It also doesn't have a modulo bias, a common problem with random number generators.
ResiCalc
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ResiCalc turns any resistor network into a clear answer β and shows you exactly how it got there. From high-school series/parallel problems to Wheatstone bridges and YβΞ transforms in circuit theory, to voltage dividers and power checks at the bench, ResiCalc solves it and explains it. DRAW IT, SOLVE IT β’ Tap to place nodes, drag to connect resistors; 0 Ξ© is an ideal wire β’ Grid snapping, undo/redo, pinch to zoom and pan β’ Pick any two nodes as terminals β the equivalent resistance updates live β’ IEC rectangle or ANSI zig-zag resistor symbols STEP-BY-STEP SOLUTIONS β’ Merges wires, removes dangling and floating branches, combines series and parallel β’ Detects balanced bridges; otherwise applies YβΞ (starβmesh) transforms β’ Every step comes with an explanation, the worked formula and a diagram β’ Great for homework checks, exam revision and teaching FULL CIRCUIT ANALYSIS β’ Apply a voltage or current source across the terminals β’ Node voltages plus voltage, current, power and load ratio for every resistor β’ Current arrows, node voltages and a power heat map directly on the canvas β’ Set power ratings and get overload warnings ENGINEERING-GRADE TOLERANCE β’ Exact worst-case bounds β’ Monte Carlo histogram and yield β’ Sensitivity ranking shows which resistor deserves a precision part RESISTOR TOOLBOX β’ 4/5/6-band color code, both directions β’ E3βE192 standard values β’ Combination finder: hit any value with 2β3 standard resistors β’ Voltage divider designer β’ Ohm's law and quick series/parallel calculators MORE β’ Multiple projects and 11 classic templates (resistor cube, R-2R ladder, 3Γ3 gridβ¦) β’ Export PNG schematics and multi-page PDF reports β’ English and Chinese, Dark Mode β’ Fully offline, no data collection, no ads FREE AND PRO Drawing circuits, equivalent resistance, templates and the core tools are free. ResiCalc Pro is a one-time purchase (no subscription) that unlocks full analysis, all solution steps, tolerance analysis, the combination finder, divider designer, unlimited projects and PDF reports.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ResiCalc at none against True Random Numbers's 1. ResiCalc also leads on ads (none vs shown). True Random Numbers's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. True Random Numbers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ResiCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.
True Random Numbers ships an update every 2 days, ResiCalc every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | True Random Numbers | ResiCalc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days β better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Frank Buss | ε ζ΅© ζ |
In-app purchases
True Random Numbers
- Remove Ads$1.99
ResiCalc
No in-app purchases
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