Resistor Tools vs EngKit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Series and parallel resistor calculation
- Resistor combination finder
- Voltage divider ratio and value calculation
- Inverting amplifier gain calculation
- Save combinations to CSV
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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
EngKit
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
Resistor Tools ships an update every 2 months, EngKit fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Resistor Tools | EngKit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Siu Yuen Ho | Rodrigo Vivas |
In-app purchases
Resistor Tools
- Unlock pro feature$0.99
EngKit
- Pro Unlock$6.99









