Comparison

Electronics Engineer Helper vs SLD | Electrical diagrams

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

Head to head
About

Electronics Engineer Helper

This app provides a comprehensive suite of calculators and reference tools for electronics enthusiasts and professionals. It includes features for component identification, circuit calculations, and electrical property analysis, aiding in both study and practical work.

Highlights
  • Datasheet search
  • Resistor color code calculator
  • Electronic schematic symbols
  • Pinouts guide
  • Ohm's law calculator
  • AWG converter
  • Unit converter
Features
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Digital toolbox for electronics engineers and electricians. Calculators and references for beginners and professionals — for work, study, DIY, and repair. Used by over 100,000 users. Completely ad-free. Included tools: • Datasheet search • Equivalent parts search (cross reference for transistors, diodes and ICs) • Resistor color and digit marking (4, 5 and 6 band color code; 2 symbols, 3/4 digit and EIA-96 code SMD resistors code) • Electronic schematic symbols (IEC 60617, IEEE 315 and GOST standards) • Pinouts of connectors and interfaces (USB, HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, VGA, Thunderbolt, Apple Lightning and 30-pin, SATA, PCI Express and M.2, Ethernet RJ45 with PoE, RJ11/RJ14/RJ25, RS-232/422/485, IEEE 1394 FireWire, ATX, computer fans, SD card, audio jack, RCA, MIDI, XLR, PS/2, D-sub, SMEMA) • Pinouts of boards and microcontrollers (Raspberry Pi and Pico, Arduino, ESP32, ESP8266, STM32 Nucleo, Teensy, Orange Pi, RADXA Rock Pi, LubanCat, Flipper Zero, ATmega and ATtiny) • Ohm's law calculator • AWG converter (wire diameter, cross-section area, resistance and maximum current) • Resistor for LED • Voltage divider • Wheatstone bridge (output voltage or unknown resistance, current and power of every arm) • Capacitor code • Capacitor markings • Capacitor ESR tables • Frequency response curve calculation of passive filters (RC, RL, RLC, LC) • Inductor color code • Air-core coil calculator (inductance or number of turns of a single-layer solenoid) • Ideal transformer (winding turns, voltages and currents) • Linear current regulator • SMD packages list • Reactance • PCB trace resistance • Active, apparent and reactive power • RMS converter (peak, RMS and peak-to-peak values for seven waveform shapes) • 555 waveform generator • Operational amplifiers • RLC circuit • Number conversion • Unit converter • Cable voltage drop • Battery life (runtime of a battery pack, with discharge curve) • NTC thermistor resistance • Logic gates • RC circuit • Decibels calculator • 25-pair cable color code • Fuse color marking Additionally, by purchasing the PRO version of the app, you will get access to additional tools: • SMD components marking codes • Diodes color code (Pro Electron, JEDEC and JIS-C-7012 standards) • Linear voltage regulator • Resistor value to color or SMD code marking converter • Voltage rectifier • Series or parallel electrical components' connection calculator • Diode voltage drop • Minimum PCB trace width • Analog to digital conversion • Attenuators • 4-20 mA signal converter • Thermocouple calculator • Resistance thermometer • Buck switching voltage regulator • Wire resistance • Zener diode regulator (Zener diode and series resistor selection from a catalogue of 438 parts) • Load cell (bridge output voltage to weight, force, pressure or torque) • BJT voltage divider biasing • Transformer turns per volt (from core area, flux density and frequency) • Junction temperature (with or without a heatsink, power derating curve) • Solar string dimensioning (minimum voltage and current ratings for a PV array) • Solar cable and fuse selection (NEC and IEC rules) • 555 astable generator with variable duty cycle • NTC thermistor in a voltage divider and with an ADC input Privacy Policy: https://www.eehelper.app/ios/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.eehelper.app/ios/terms/

About

SLD | Electrical diagrams

Easily create single-line electrical diagrams with a vast library of IEC and ANSI standard symbols. Drag and drop components to build your schemes, with options to save and edit in the PRO version.

Highlights
  • Create single-line diagrams
  • Drag and drop symbol placement
  • IEC and ANSI standard symbols
  • Save and edit schemes (PRO)
  • Export as image, PDF, or file
  • Add text labels (volt, watt, etc.)
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This tool will allow you to create your own one-line diagrams quickly and easily. Simply select the symbol you want to use and drag it to the desired position. The most commonly used symbols are integrated (IEC, ANSI standards): Symbols according to IEC and ANSI standards for electrical engineering: Circuit breaker, plug-in, switch, disconnector, fuse, differential (RCD), contactor, motor, generator, socket, plug base, contact, normally open NO, closed NC, valve, level, temperature, delay and advance opening and closing, limit switch, handle, interlock, push button, mushroom, lamp, grounding, energy meter, active (kWh) wattmeter, reactive (kvar) varimeter, transformer, voltage, current, three windings, overvoltage, thermal relay, magnetic, coil, clock, minimum and maximum voltage, starter, rectifier, inverter, battery, converter, AC/DC, DC/DC, frequency meter, voltmeter, ammeter, ohmmeter, soft starter, variable resistance, reactance, diode, varistor, heater, fault, star-delta transformer, insulation, regulator, connectors, conductors, phase, neutral, ground, protection, fan, photovoltaic panel, control, load and enter text such as volt, ampere, watt, energy # BASIC Version # * You can create your single-line diagram with the same symbols as the Version PRO * You can only work with a scheme although you can share it as an image, pdf or file * Once you create a scheme you will no longer be able to open another (they are not saved) * Contains ads # PRO Version # (1 - In-App Purchases) * You will be able to open, edit and save a scheme * Open in the following examples (link) * No ads * Missing a symbol? Contact us through the app * More examples: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15vTwFvjtu311lSEbYJLaqUfp_pyEwEDt?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Electronics Engineer Helper4 screens
SLD | Electrical diagrams4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Electronics Engineer Helper at 98% against SLD | Electrical diagrams's 45%. Electronics Engineer Helper also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (4.8 vs 4.1). SLD | Electrical diagrams's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Electronics Engineer Helper is free to download; SLD | Electrical diagrams costs $1.99 up front. Electronics Engineer Helper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.89 per year and SLD | Electrical diagrams sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Electronics Engineer Helper holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 436 and 132 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of Electronics Engineer Helper's written reviews are positive against 45% of SLD | Electrical diagrams's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Electronics Engineer Helper ships an update monthly, SLD | Electrical diagrams fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Electronics Engineer Helper versus SLD | Electrical diagrams: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElectronics Engineer HelperSLD | Electrical diagrams
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.8 (436 ratings) — better4.1 (132 ratings)
Positive reviews97.7% of reviews — better45.5% of reviews
Number of ratings436 — better132
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB13 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRostyslav DovhaliukAngel Martinez

Customer experience

Electronics Engineer Helper

All ratings436 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.6%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews172 reviews
Positive97.7%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.7%

SLD | Electrical diagrams

All ratings132 ratings
Positive79.5%
Neutral6.1%
Negative14.4%
Written reviews143 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral14.7%
Negative39.9%

User reviews

Electronics Engineer Helper

From 436 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Useful tool
  • 👍 Comprehensive reference
  • 👍 Intuitive and well-designed
  • 👍 Saves time and effort
  • 👍 Excellent for beginners and professionals

Room to improve

  • 💰 Some advanced features require paid subscription
  • 🇷🇺 Some content in Russian language

SLD | Electrical diagrams

From 132 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 🚀 Simple and fast
  • 💡 Excellent for small projects
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🐛 Saving and loading problems
  • 🐛 Unreliable Pro version
  • 🐛 Disappearing saved projects
  • 🔍 Limited symbol library

Bugs and requests

Electronics Engineer Helper

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Incorrect resistor color code display for some values
  • In-app purchase option not working for some users

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more circuit schematics and examples
  • Include ASCII code to decimal, hex, and octal conversion
  • Expand the pinout section with more details
  • Add active filter (RC, RL, RLC, LC) calculators
  • Include digital to analog converter, transistor, and transformer calculators

SLD | Electrical diagrams

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Saved projects disappear or cannot be opened
  • Pro version not working as expected
  • Frequent crashes and app instability
  • Saving and loading issues

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add more electrical symbols and components
  • Improve text editing and positioning
  • Implement undo/redo functionality
  • Allow changing wire/conductor colors
  • Add support for exporting to DWG or DXF formats
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  • Provide a user manual or tutorial

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Electronics Engineer Helper

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Year Subscription1 Month trial$4.891 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime PRO Version$12.49
1 purchases

SLD | Electrical diagrams

One-time1
  • Remove ads, save diagram$3.99

Questions

Is Electronics Engineer Helper free?
Electronics Engineer Helper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SLD | Electrical diagrams free?
SLD | Electrical diagrams costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Electronics Engineer Helper or SLD | Electrical diagrams?
Electronics Engineer Helper is rated higher. Electronics Engineer Helper averages 4.8 out of 5 from 436 ratings, while SLD | Electrical diagrams averages 4.1 from 132 ratings.
Do Electronics Engineer Helper or SLD | Electrical diagrams have ads?
Neither Electronics Engineer Helper nor SLD | Electrical diagrams shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Electronics Engineer Helper or SLD | Electrical diagrams?
Electronics Engineer Helper ships an update monthly, and SLD | Electrical diagrams fortnightly. Most recently, Electronics Engineer Helper was updated on September 18, 2026 and SLD | Electrical diagrams on September 23, 2026.

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