Comparison

Circuitry vs TNK Scope

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

Head to head
About

Circuitry

Explore boolean algebra and digital circuits through interactive logic gate puzzles. Build and experiment with complex circuit designs in a sandbox environment. Progress through levels to unlock new components and challenges.

Highlights
  • Interactive logic circuit diagrams
  • Boolean algebra learning
  • Logic gate puzzles
  • Sandbox circuit building
  • Unlockable circuit components
  • 21 logic problems
Features
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Circuitry is a hands-on logic game that makes Boolean algebra, logic gates, and digital circuits easier to understand. Build circuits by connecting AND, OR, XOR, NOT, and other gates, then experiment with different inputs to see how signals travel through your design. Work through 22 progressively challenging problems to unlock new components. Then use Playground Mode to create and test circuits of your own. Features: - 22 logic-circuit problems - Interactive circuit building and simulation - 36 different circuit components - Playground Mode for creating your own circuits

About

TNK Scope

Features
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TNK Scope app allows user to control TNK Scope device: - Display 2-ch oscilloscope traces - Measurement mode for trace time and voltage - Multimeter mode to show voltages and resistance - Trend-line measurement mode of voltages - Signal generator (Sine, Square, Triangle, DC)

Screenshots

TNK Scope4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TNK Scope at every 2 weeks against Circuitry's every 46 months. TNK Scope also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Circuitry ships an update every 46 months, TNK Scope every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Circuitry versus TNK Scope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCircuitryTNK Scope
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (291 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews95.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings291 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 46 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnthony FosterTNK LAB CO., LTD.

Bugs and requests

Circuitry

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Problem #7 has no solution
  • Wires get stuck/difficult to detach
  • Clunky drag-and-drop for moving components and connecting wires
  • 4-bit register has incorrect visual
  • Problem #5 has a potential mistake in logic
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  • Problem #7 (make OR with three NANDS) doesn't work correctly
  • Full adder is missing an OR gate (reported)

Requested features

16 requests
  • More levels
  • Explain more/help when stuck
  • Ability to put text on buttons/LEDs
  • More complex components (multiplexer, demultiplexer, ALU, shift register, decoders, etc.)
  • Ability to adjust clock speed
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  • Keep track of previous solutions
  • Don't gate playground mode components behind problem progress
  • Discrete math notation for circuits
  • Simplification and scoring in problem mode
  • Remove feature for components
  • Add subtractor levels
  • Rotation of components
  • Naming buttons/outputs
  • Labels for circuits
  • Splitter to organize wiring
  • Undo button

TNK Scope

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Circuitry

No in-app purchases

None

TNK Scope

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Circuitry free?
Circuitry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TNK Scope free?
TNK Scope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Circuitry or TNK Scope have ads?
Neither Circuitry nor TNK Scope shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Circuitry or TNK Scope?
Circuitry ships an update every 46 months, and TNK Scope every 2 weeks. Most recently, Circuitry was updated on October 6, 2026 and TNK Scope on October 6, 2026.

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