Comparison

Filter Calculator vs Nkalan

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

Head to head
About

Filter Calculator

Design various types of electronic filters, including RC, RL, RLC, and passive crossovers, with customizable orders and alignments. Instantly obtain component values and Bode insights for lab, classroom, or audio projects. Ideal for engineers, hobbyists, and students.

Highlights
  • Design RC, RL, and RLC filters (2nd-7th order)
  • Butterworth & Chebyshev alignments
  • Passive crossover calculations
  • Twin-T notch filter design
  • Instant component values
  • Bode insights
  • Offline-friendly dark mode UI
Features
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Design RC, RL, and RLC filters (2nd–7th order) with Butterworth & Chebyshev alignments, passive crossovers, RLC band-pass/reject, and Twin-T notch—enter specs to instantly get component values and quick Bode insights in a clean, offline-friendly, dark-mode UI for lab, classroom, and audio/embedded work. What you can design: -RC & RL filters: low-pass / high-pass, 2nd–7th order -RLC filters: band-pass & band-reject (notch) -Butterworth: maximally flat magnitude -Chebyshev: ripple-tuned sharpness -Twin-T notch: precise mains or tone suppression -Passive crossovers: 2-way/3-way starter calculations Built for engineers, hobbyist and students, it turns specs into trustworthy parts fast—so you can prototype smarter, learn by tweaking, and move from idea to BOM with confidence.

About

Nkalan

Features
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Nkalan est une application éducative hors ligne conçue pour favoriser l’apprentissage des enfants, même dans les zones où l’accès à Internet est limité ou inexistant. Elle propose un environnement interactif et ludique permettant aux élèves de renforcer leurs compétences en lecture, écriture, mathématiques et culture générale. Grâce à son design intuitif et à son contenu adapté au contexte local, Nkalan vise à rendre l’éducation plus accessible, équitable et engageante pour tous les enfants, tout en soutenant les enseignants et les parents dans le suivi des progrès d’apprentissage.

Screenshots

Filter Calculator4 screens
Nkalan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nkalan at none against Filter Calculator's 1. Nkalan also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price 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. Filter Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Nkalan asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Filter Calculator ships an update every 5 months, Nkalan monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
Filter Calculator versus Nkalan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFilter CalculatorNkalan
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnas AbubakarRobotsMali

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Filter Calculator

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro$4.99
None

Nkalan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Filter Calculator free?
Filter Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nkalan free?
Nkalan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Filter Calculator or Nkalan have ads?
Filter Calculator shows ads; Nkalan does not.
Which is updated more often, Filter Calculator or Nkalan?
Filter Calculator ships an update every 5 months, and Nkalan monthly. Most recently, Filter Calculator was updated on November 6, 2026 and Nkalan on October 25, 2026.

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