o46scope vs OhmsLab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
o46scope
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o46scope is an audio measurement app for iPhone and iPad that helps you visualize sound in real time. It supports oscilloscope and FFT spectrum display, allowing you to inspect waveforms and frequency components instantly. The app also supports internal signal generation with Tone1 / Tone2 and test signal (Beep) output, making it useful for quick checks, learning, and simple audio measurement tasks. Key features โข Oscilloscope display โข FFT spectrum display โข Signal tab for signal control โข Internal signal generation with Tone1 / Tone2 โข Speaker output for tones โข Test signal (Beep) output โข Adjustable parameters Premium Tone1 / Tone2 internal signal generation is available as a premium feature. It is available without ads. Ideal for users who want waveform visualization, frequency analysis, and signal generation in one app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
OhmsLab
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The everyday electronics bench in your pocket. Solve Ohm's law, read resistor color codes, and size LED resistors in seconds, all on your iPhone. WHAT IT DOES - Ohm's law and power: enter any two of voltage, current, resistance or power and get the other two - Resistor color decoder: 4, 5 and 6 band, with tolerance and temperature coefficient, drawn on a real resistor - Find the colors for a value: enter a resistance and see the bands - LED series resistor: from supply, forward voltage and current, with the nearest standard value and a power rating - Series and parallel: combine any number of resistors, both totals at once - Voltage divider: output voltage, current and power, plus a helper to size R2 for a target output - Save any calculation to your bench and reopen it live - Bench reference: the full color code table, SI prefixes and the Ohm's law relationships - Copy any result, clean dark bench interface PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything you enter stays on your iPhone. No account, no cloud, no tracking. FREE AND LIFETIME Free includes the Ohm's law and power solver and the full resistor color decoder, with unlimited saved calculations. The one time Lifetime unlock ($4.99 USD, pay once, no subscription) adds the LED resistor, voltage divider, and series and parallel tools, plus PDF and CSV bench sheet export. Built for makers, students, repair techs, and anyone who keeps a soldering iron warm. A planning aid for hobby and bench work. Check part datasheets and ratings before you build.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: OhmsLab at every 3 weeks against o46scope's every 6 weeks. o46scope's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. o46scope sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year and OhmsLab sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
o46scope ships an update every 6 weeks, OhmsLab every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | o46scope | OhmsLab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 18.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shinsuke Tsutsui | InnovaLabWorks |
In-app purchases
o46scope
- Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
OhmsLab
- OhmsLab Lifetime$4.99









