Comparison

Resistor Tools vs HCC2D Decoder

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

Head to head
About

Resistor Tools

This utility app provides a suite of tools for calculating and determining resistor values. It assists hobbyists and engineers with series, parallel, and voltage divider calculations, as well as inverting amplifier gain.

Highlights
  • Series and parallel resistor calculation
  • Resistor combination finder
  • Voltage divider ratio and value calculation
  • Inverting amplifier gain calculation
  • Save combinations to CSV
Features
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This app is a collection of resistor calculators. It is suitable for hobbyist or electronic engineer. * Calculate resistance of two resistors in series or parallel * Find out combinations of two resistors in series/parallel making a desired resistance * Calculate ratio of R1/R2 and voltage divider * Find out resistor values of making voltage divider ratio * Find out resistor values of making inverting amplifier gain * Save combination values in CSV file

About

HCC2D Decoder

Features
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This app allows you to scan and decode HCC2D and QR code symbols using your mobile camera. It is based on advanced research in high-capacity barcode technologies and provides reliable decoding. Key features: * Decode HCC2D color codes. * Full support for standard QR codes. * Real-time scanning using the camera. * Robust detection and error correction. * No ads and no registration required. HCC2D is a color two-dimensional code format that increases data capacity compared to traditional QR codes while preserving their structure. By using multiple colors, each module can encode more information, enabling higher data density in a compact symbol. The app captures images, detects barcode regions, corrects perspective distortions, and analyzes color or intensity patterns to reconstruct the encoded data. To transfer files from a desktop computer to your smartphone via a stream of HCC2D codes, use HCC2D Decoder together with the HCC2D Streamer desktop companion app. Notes: HCC2D codes can be created using the official online generator at hcc2d.com, the HCC2D Encoder application, the open-source CLI encoder, or the Debian/Ubuntu packages provided through the official HCC2D APT repository. * Low-quality color printing may reduce decoding performance * Best results are achieved with screen-displayed or high-quality printed codes and a high-resolution autofocus camera. * One-dimensional barcodes are intentionally not supported. References: * Querini, M. (2010). Analisi e progettazione di codici bidimensionali ad alta capacità. Sviluppo del lettore per gli ambienti desktop e mobile. Master's Thesis. https://librarysearch.uniroma2.it/discovery/fulldisplay?vid=39RM_2DUE:39RM2_VIEW&docid=alma990002339160402652&lang=en * Querini, M. (2010-2026). HCC2D Code Specification — Version 0.9.0. The specification is available on the official HCC2D website. Licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-ND 4.0). * Querini, M. and Italiano, G. F. (2014). Reliability and Data Density in High Capacity Color Barcodes. Computer Science and Information Systems, 11(4), 1595-1615. * Querini, M., Grillo, A., Lentini, A., and Italiano, G. F. (2011). 2D Color Barcodes for Mobile Phones. IJCSA, 8(1), 136-155. Notice: This application is an independent personal project and is not affiliated with any organization or institution.

Screenshots

Resistor Tools4 screens
HCC2D Decoder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HCC2D Decoder at none against Resistor Tools's 1. HCC2D Decoder also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Resistor Tools's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. Resistor Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HCC2D Decoder asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Resistor Tools ships an update every 2 months, HCC2D Decoder fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Resistor Tools versus HCC2D Decoder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterResistor ToolsHCC2D Decoder
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSiu Yuen HoMarco Querini

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Resistor Tools

One-time1
  • Unlock pro feature$0.99
None

HCC2D Decoder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Resistor Tools free?
Resistor Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HCC2D Decoder free?
HCC2D Decoder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Resistor Tools or HCC2D Decoder have ads?
Neither Resistor Tools nor HCC2D Decoder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Resistor Tools or HCC2D Decoder?
Resistor Tools ships an update every 2 months, and HCC2D Decoder fortnightly. Most recently, Resistor Tools was updated on September 24, 2026 and HCC2D Decoder on September 3, 2026.

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