Comparison

Electronics Engineer Helper vs Rope Knots Guide

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

Rope Knots Guide

Master knot tying with a comprehensive guide featuring step-by-step animations and practical calculators. Explore a vast library of knots for various activities like climbing, boating, and rescue, along with essential rope knowledge.

Highlights
  • Extensive knot library
  • Step-by-step animations
  • Practical calculators
  • Rope knowledge reference
  • Organized categories and search
Features
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Learn to tie 100+ rope knots the clear way: every knot is drawn step by step, with a short caption under each picture telling you exactly where the end goes next. No video to scrub through, no blurry photos — just clean, consistent illustrations you can follow with a rope in your hands. WHO IT'S FOR Climbers, sailors and boaters, campers and hikers, scouts, arborists, anglers, preppers and anyone who has ever stood with a rope in hand wondering "what do I tie here?" 108 KNOTS IN 10 CATEGORIES Loop knots — Bowline, Alpine Butterfly, Figure Eight follow-through, Yosemite Bowline, Bowline on a Bight and more Hitches — Clove Hitch, Rolling Hitch, Trucker's Hitch, Timber Hitch, Cleat Hitch, Anchor Bend Bends — Zeppelin, Double Fisherman's, Sheet Bend, Carrick Bend, Water Knot Binding knots — Constrictor, Square Knot, lashings Friction hitches for climbing and arborist work — Prusik, Klemheist, Blake's, Distel, Valdotain Tresse Boating, Climbing, Rescue & Survival, Scouting and Special Purpose collections Stoppers, coils and whippings to finish the job properly EVERY KNOT, STEP BY STEP Hand-drawn style illustrations with a visible rope texture, so over and under are never ambiguous A caption for every step, not just the finished knot Arrows show where the working end goes next Slideshow mode: put the phone down and tie along What the knot is for, its strengths and when not to use it MORE THAN A KNOT LIST Smart Knot Selector — describe the job, get the right knot Knot Selection Guide by situation Rope Length & Cut Planner Anchor Load & Angle calculator Safe Working Load estimator Rope Diameter → Breaking Strength reference Capstan Friction calculator Knot Efficiency table — how much strength each knot costs you Rope Materials guide (nylon, polyester, Dyneema, polypropylene…) Unit conversion quick reference WORKS ANYWHERE 100% offline — on the water, on the wall, in the woods Favorites for the knots you actually use Share any knot's instructions with a friend Available in 33 languages FULL VERSION A one-time purchase removes ads and unlocks every knot and tool forever. Subscriptions are available too if you prefer. Whether you are learning your first Bowline or checking a Trucker's Hitch before a long drive, Rope Knots Guide gives you a clear answer in seconds. Download it, grab a piece of rope, and start tying. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Electronics Engineer Helper4 screens
Rope Knots Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Electronics Engineer Helper at 98% against Rope Knots Guide's 36%. Electronics Engineer Helper also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.2) and ratings volume (442 vs 12). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Electronics Engineer Helper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.89 per year and Rope Knots Guide sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Electronics Engineer Helper has 442 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of Electronics Engineer Helper's written reviews are positive against 36% of Rope Knots Guide's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Electronics Engineer Helper ships an update monthly, Rope Knots Guide every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Electronics Engineer Helper versus Rope Knots Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElectronics Engineer HelperRope Knots Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (442 ratings) — better3.2 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews97.7% of reviews — better36.4% of reviews
Number of ratings442 — better12
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB222 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRostyslav DovhaliukVladislav Zhirnov

Customer experience

Electronics Engineer Helper

All ratings440 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.6%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews173 reviews
Positive97.7%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.7%

Rope Knots Guide

All ratings12 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative41.7%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative63.6%

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

Rope Knots Guide

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Electronics Engineer Helper

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

Rope Knots Guide

Subscriptions2
  • Full version / monthly$1.991 Month
  • Full version / year$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove all advertisement$5.99

Questions

Is Electronics Engineer Helper free?
Electronics Engineer Helper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rope Knots Guide free?
Rope Knots Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Electronics Engineer Helper or Rope Knots Guide?
Electronics Engineer Helper is rated higher. Electronics Engineer Helper averages 4.8 out of 5 from 442 ratings, while Rope Knots Guide averages 3.2 from 12 ratings.
Do Electronics Engineer Helper or Rope Knots Guide have ads?
Neither Electronics Engineer Helper nor Rope Knots Guide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Electronics Engineer Helper or Rope Knots Guide?
Electronics Engineer Helper ships an update monthly, and Rope Knots Guide every 6 weeks. Most recently, Electronics Engineer Helper was updated on October 29, 2026 and Rope Knots Guide on October 24, 2026.

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