Comparison

EMC Navigator vs Smith Chart Touch

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

Head to head
About

EMC Navigator

This app simplifies understanding Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards with clear explanations, diagrams, and key takeaways. It's a practical tool for both new and experienced professionals in the field.

Highlights
  • Clear explanations of EMC standards
  • Block diagrams for complex concepts
  • Key takeaways for quick understanding
  • Practical and focused learning
  • Suitable for beginners and professionals
Features
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Your structured learning tool for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards. Designed for both beginners and experienced EMC professionals, this app makes EMC standards easier to understand. Complex concepts are presented through clear explanations, block diagrams, and key takeaways. Focused, practical, and easy to follow. Download the EMC Navigator app today!

About

Smith Chart Touch

Features
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Smith Chart Touch is the essential Smith chart tool for RF and microwave engineers, students, and hobbyists. Design and analyze impedance matching networks interactively — directly on your device. Build your circuit by adding components one by one and watch the matching path update on the Smith chart in real time. Tap any component to edit its value, drag on the chart to tune it visually, or type exact numbers — the chart and inputs stay in sync at all times. Circuit Components: Series resistor, inductor, and capacitor Parallel resistor, inductor, and capacitor Transmission line (length in wavelengths) Open and short stub (parallel) Smith Chart Modes: Impedance (Z) chart Admittance (Y) chart Immittance (ZY) combined chart Key Features: Fully interactive: drag on the chart or type values — both update each other instantly Multiple projects with custom names and colors per circuit path Example circuits included to get started quickly Clean, dark UI optimized for readability Who is it for? Smith Chart Touch is built for electrical engineers working with RF circuits, antenna design, amplifier matching, and transmission line theory. It is also a great learning companion for students studying microwave engineering.

Screenshots

EMC Navigator4 screens
Smith Chart Touch3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EMC Navigator at every 3 days against Smith Chart Touch's every 3 months. Smith Chart Touch's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). 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

EMC Navigator ships an update every 3 days, Smith Chart Touch every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
EMC Navigator versus Smith Chart Touch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEMC NavigatorSmith Chart Touch
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KGSthefano Schiavon

In-app purchases

None

EMC Navigator

No in-app purchases

None

Smith Chart Touch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EMC Navigator free?
EMC Navigator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smith Chart Touch free?
Smith Chart Touch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EMC Navigator or Smith Chart Touch have ads?
Neither EMC Navigator nor Smith Chart Touch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EMC Navigator or Smith Chart Touch?
EMC Navigator ships an update every 3 days, and Smith Chart Touch every 3 months. Most recently, EMC Navigator was updated on October 30, 2026 and Smith Chart Touch on October 31, 2026.

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