Comparison

Resistor Tools vs EngKit

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

EngKit

Features
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EngKit is a focused toolkit of engineering and math calculators, built for students, hobbyists and professionals who want fast, accurate tools without clutter. FREE MODULES • Resistor Code — decode resistance from color bands, convert between SI units • Ohm's Law — calculate voltage, current and resistance interactively • LED Resistor Calculator — find the right series resistor for any LED and supply voltage • Voltage Divider — design resistor voltage dividers for any target output • Resistor Network — equivalent resistance for series and parallel circuits • Matrix Calculator — add and multiply matrices up to 10×10 • Graphing Calculator — plot and explore math functions with pan and zoom • Unit Converter — convert between 14 categories: length, mass, temperature and more PRO MODULES (one-time unlock) • Complex Numbers — add, subtract, multiply and divide in rectangular or polar form • Capacitor Code — decode capacitance from EIA 3-digit codes and tolerance letters • Equation Solver — solve linear, quadratic and 2×2 systems of equations • Triangle Solver — solve triangles and trig functions with exact values • Root Finder — bisection, false position, Newton-Raphson and secant • Projectile Motion • Boolean Algebra No subscriptions. No ads. Pay once for Pro and keep every current and future module.

Screenshots

Resistor Tools4 screens
EngKit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EngKit at fortnightly against Resistor Tools's every 2 months. Resistor Tools's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Resistor Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and EngKit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Resistor Tools ships an update every 2 months, EngKit fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Resistor Tools versus EngKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterResistor ToolsEngKit
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSiu Yuen HoRodrigo Vivas

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Resistor Tools

One-time1
  • Unlock pro feature$0.99
1 purchases

EngKit

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$6.99

Questions

Is Resistor Tools free?
Resistor Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EngKit free?
EngKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Resistor Tools or EngKit have ads?
Neither Resistor Tools nor EngKit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Resistor Tools or EngKit?
Resistor Tools ships an update every 2 months, and EngKit fortnightly. Most recently, Resistor Tools was updated on October 21, 2026 and EngKit on October 29, 2026.

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