BenchKit vs uDeck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BenchKit
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BenchKit puts four everyday electronics calculations in one focused, offline iPhone app. RESISTOR CODES Decode 3, 4, 5, and 6-band axial resistors by tapping the bands on a drawn resistor, or SMD codes (3-digit, 4-digit, EIA-96, R notation). See the tolerance range, IEC marking code, and standard E-series match, with a warning when a reading is probably reversed. PCB TRACE WIDTH Estimate minimum internal or external copper trace width from current, copper weight, and allowed temperature rise, in millimeters and mils, or the current a given width can carry. Results outside the IPC-2221 chart range are flagged as extrapolations. VOLTAGE DROP Voltage drop, voltage at the load, power lost in the wiring, and the share of supply that reaches the load. Enter the round-trip resistance, or wire gauge (AWG or mm²), length, and conductor temperature. VOLTAGE DIVIDER Ideal unloaded output voltage, divider current, per-resistor dissipation, output resistance, and what an optional load does to the output. Or enter a target voltage and get the closest E24/E96 resistor pairs with their worst-case output. Type values the way engineers write them: 4k7, 2R2, 100m, 3V3; the keyboard has keys for the letters. No account. No ads. No analytics. No network connection. English, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese. BenchKit is a quick estimation tool. Always verify production designs against component datasheets, applicable standards, simulation, and physical validation.
uDeck
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Turn your iPhone into a high-speed flash drive for your Mac — always within reach. No cloud, and no waiting on Wi‑Fi. Connect your iPhone and Mac with a USB cable, tap Mount, and your phone appears as a native volume in Finder. Browse, drag, edit, and organize files just like a regular USB drive. FINDER, NATIVELY Once mounted, the volume shows up in Finder. Batch-drag files, rename them, or open them in Mac apps. Nothing about your workflow has to change. USB, OFFLINE Transfers run over USB — no cellular data, no Wi‑Fi. It works on a plane, on a shoot, or on the road. Files stay on your iPhone and Mac. Nothing is uploaded, and no account is required. MANAGE FILES ON IPHONE Import, create folders, rename, delete, search, and preview (images, text, PDFs, and more). Share files or inspect details. You can also customize the volume name that appears on your Mac. SEE THE TRANSFER While mounted, uDeck keeps the screen awake and shows read/write speed, battery, and free storage. When you’re done, eject the disk before unplugging so files finish writing safely. GET STARTED IN THREE STEPS Download and install the Mac companion from the More menu on iPhone Connect iPhone and Mac with a USB cable, and open uDeck on both Tap Mount on iPhone, then use it in Finder like any disk SIMPLE, HONEST PRICING No subscriptions. Core mounting and file management are free for everyday use. uDeck Pro is a one-time purchase that unlocks full USB transfer speed — built for large photo libraries, long videos, and professional media. Family Sharing is included. No monthly or yearly fees. NOTES • Requires a Mac and the uDeck Mac companion (downloadable from the iPhone app) • This version focuses on USB between iPhone and Mac • Keep uDeck in the foreground while mounted, and don’t lock the screen • Unmount / eject the disk before disconnecting the cable Privacy Policy: https://captainjh.github.io/privacy-policy/uDeck/index.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BenchKit at none against uDeck's 1. uDeck's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). 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
Both are free to download. uDeck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BenchKit asks for nothing beyond the download.
BenchKit ships an update every 2 months, uDeck fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BenchKit | uDeck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 明 齐 | 何其 鞠 |
In-app purchases
BenchKit
No in-app purchases
uDeck
- uDeck Pro$5.99









