Comparison

Electronics Reference Toolkit vs SparkConnect

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

Head to head
About

Electronics Reference Toolkit

This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for electronics calculations and reference. It includes calculators for resistors, LEDs, capacitors, and voltage dividers, along with a unit converter and transistor database. Designed for speed and offline use, it's ideal for students, hobbyists, and engineers.

Highlights
  • Resistor Calculator (4/5 band)
  • Ohm's Law Calculator
  • LED Resistor Calculator
  • Capacitor Decoder
  • Voltage Divider Calculator
  • Unit Converter
  • Transistor Reference
Features
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ElecKit is a lightweight electronics toolkit built for fast lookups and quick calculations—perfect for students, hobbyists, and engineers. Tools included - Resistor Calculator (4/5 band) + tolerance & range - Ohm’s Law (V/I/R/P) - LED Resistor Calculator (Vs, Vf, If) - Capacitor Decoder (3-digit & EIA codes) - Voltage Divider (2 or 3 resistors) - RC/RL Time Constant with charging curve & key points (1τ…5τ) - Unit Converter (Ω, F, H, Hz + prefixes) - Battery Life Estimator (battery type, load current, duty cycle) - Transistor Reference (NPN, PNP, MOSFET) with fast search & filters Notes * Designed for speed, clean UI, and offline use. * Reference values may vary by manufacturer—always confirm with the datasheet.

About

SparkConnect

Features
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SparkConnect Tools is the field reference app built for electricians, apprentices, helpers, and contractors who need fast code answers and accurate calculations on the job site. SPARK AI — FIELD REFERENCE SUPPORT Ask any electrical code question and get cited answers. Covers box fill, conduit fill, GFCI/AFCI requirements, grounding, voltage drop, motor sizing, subpanel wiring, and more. Free tier includes 3 answers/day. Pro includes 20/day. AI Answer Packs available separately. Always verify Spark AI answers with your locally adopted electrical code, AHJ, manufacturer instructions, plans, specs, and qualified supervision. VISUAL PIPE BENDER 90 degree, 45 degree, offsets, rolling offsets, 3-point saddle, and 4-point saddle bends with live diagrams and gain/deduct values. Enter your conduit size, bender, and measurements. Get your marks instantly. VOLTAGE DROP CALCULATOR Single-phase and three-phase. Enter conductor material, wire size, length, and load. See voltage drop percentage with pass/fail for NEC recommendations. BOX FILL CALCULATOR NEC 314.16-compliant. Add conductors, devices, and clamps. Get total fill in cubic inches with pass/fail and box selection guidance. CONDUIT FILL CALCULATOR EMT, IMC, RMC, and PVC-40. Mix wire sizes and types. See fill percentage against NEC Chapter 9 limits instantly. WIRE COLOR PANEL 120/240V, 208/120V 3-phase, 480/277V 3-phase, 240V Delta, DC Solar/EV systems with high-leg warning and 160-slot panel layout view. MATERIAL & LABOR ESTIMATOR Build a materials list, add labor hours, and generate a cost summary on the spot. Convert to an invoice with one tap. INVOICE GENERATOR Create professional invoices in the field. Export to PDF, share, and save to Job Cam projects. Pro required for PDF export. JOB CAM Organize job site photos by project folder. Add notes. Share to any platform or save to gallery. Free tier includes 1 project; Pro removes the limit. CODE QUESTION OF THE DAY A new electrical code question every day. Study mode and test mode. 171 questions across 12 categories. Track streaks and personal bests. LEARN / CODE PREP Organized study sessions for apprenticeship exams and journeyman prep. Missed question review. Score history. PRO SUBSCRIPTION $7.99/month or $49.99/year (Launch Special). Includes 20 Spark AI answers/day, Box Fill, Conduit Fill, Invoice PDF export, unlimited Job Cam projects, and priority features. LIFETIME TOOLS One-time purchase. Unlocks core static tools permanently. Spark AI answer packs sold separately. AI ANSWER PACKS 15 answers $1.99 - 50 answers $4.99 - 150 answers $9.99. Packs never expire. DISCLAIMER: SparkConnect Tools is for educational, planning, field-reference, and productivity support only. Always verify with your locally adopted electrical code edition, local AHJ, manufacturer instructions, plans, specs, and qualified supervision. Spark AI may be incomplete or incorrect. Not affiliated with NFPA or the National Electrical Code. Subscriptions auto-renew. Cancel anytime in App Store settings. Terms of Use: https://sparkconnect.pro/terms Privacy Policy: https://sparkconnect.pro/privacy

Screenshots

Electronics Reference Toolkit4 screens
SparkConnect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Electronics Reference Toolkit at none against SparkConnect's 6. On price, ads, 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. SparkConnect sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Electronics Reference Toolkit asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Electronics Reference Toolkit versus SparkConnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElectronics Reference ToolkitSparkConnect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHa Do Thi ThuEvan Kinsey

In-app purchases

None

Electronics Reference Toolkit

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

SparkConnect

Subscriptions2
  • SparkConnect Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • SparkConnect Pro Annual3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time4
  • 15 Spark AI Answers$1.99
  • 50 Spark AI Answers$4.99
  • 150 Spark AI Answers$9.99
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  • Lifetime Tools$29.99

Questions

Is Electronics Reference Toolkit free?
Electronics Reference Toolkit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SparkConnect free?
SparkConnect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Electronics Reference Toolkit or SparkConnect have ads?
Neither Electronics Reference Toolkit nor SparkConnect shows ads.

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