Comparison

AVR Tutorial vs ClearNode

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

Head to head
About

AVR Tutorial

This app simplifies learning AVR microcontrollers with a code wizard that generates C source code for various peripherals. It offers demo projects and an architecture review, making complex MCU programming more accessible for hobbyists and students.

Highlights
  • AVR architecture review
  • AVR assembly and C language
  • 21 demo projects
  • Code wizard for peripherals
  • Portability to other ATMEGA MCUs
  • I2C and SPI EEPROM support (PRO)
Features
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This app is a AVR tutorial based on ATMEGA16 C language. It is suitable for hobbyist or engineering students. Learning AVR mcu is difficult. The learning curve is steep. The process including reading datasheet, writing code, building prototypes and troubleshooting. The most possible errors are the setting wrong value of registers. Now, AVR tutorial is the solution. The code wizard allow you to set the timer, UART, ADC, interrupt and peripherals by just a few clicks in setting. The proven C source code is generated automatically. Though the code wizard is based on ATMEGA16 mcu, it is easy to port to other ATMEGA mcu since the source code is highly structured Features • AVR architecture review • AVR asm mnemonics & C language • 21 demo projects including LED, buzzer, key switch, lcm16x2, ADC, etc • Code wizard for UART, timer, interrupt, ADC and external peripherals Features in PRO only • Support I2C eeprom 24C01 (128B) ~ 24C512 (64kB) • Support SPI eeprom 25010 (128B) ~ 25M02 (256kB) • Extra demo projects including led matrix 16x16, I2C eeprom, SPI eeprom • Code wizard for I2C eeprom, SPI eeprom, LCM128x64, etc Atmel® and AVR® are registered trademarks or trademarks of Atmel Corporation or its subsidiaries, in the US and/or other countries. This application is not related or affiliated in any way Atmel Corporation.

About

ClearNode

This app provides remote control and management for ClearNode devices, enabling users to configure settings, connect to nodes, and control integrated radio functions. It also allows for audio stream playback and monitoring of multiple devices.

Highlights
  • Configure AllStar, Echolink, and DMR credentials
  • Control radio parameters (frequency, CTCSS, volume)
  • Connect/disconnect from remote nodes
  • Catalog and search active node lists
  • Monitor and control multiple devices
  • Play delayed audio streams
  • Power down or reboot device
Features
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The ClearNode App allows you to: - Set up your ClearNode with your AllStar, Echolink and DMR credentials and settings - Configure important parameters for Asterisk and USB Audio - Connect and disconnect your ClearNode device from remote nodes and servers - Keep a catalog of the nodes you have connected to - Search the AllStar, Echolink and DMR active node lists - Control the integrated radio: Tx/Rx frequency, CTCSS codes, Squelch, Volume, Emphasis, High Pass and Low Pass, bandwidth - Power down or reboot your ClearNode Device - Play a delayed stream (~20 sec) of the audio traffic on your ClearNode (Tx and Rx), also play the stream to your public Broadcastify account - The ClearNode App detects and displays your ClearNode's current IP Addresses - If you have multiple ClearNode devices you can monitor and control them all from a single ClearNode Mobile App This application is a support/remote control utility for ClearNode devices built by Gerry Filby/W6WNG.

Screenshots

AVR Tutorial4 screens
ClearNode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ClearNode at none against AVR Tutorial's 10. ClearNode also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). AVR Tutorial's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. AVR Tutorial sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. ClearNode asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AVR Tutorial holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ClearNode has 32 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of AVR Tutorial's written reviews are positive against 100% of ClearNode's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AVR Tutorial ships an update every 3 months, ClearNode every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
AVR Tutorial versus ClearNode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAVR TutorialClearNode
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.8 (32 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings232 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSiu Yuen HoGerry Filby

Customer experience

AVR Tutorial

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

ClearNode

All ratings32 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

AVR Tutorial

One-time10
  • Unlock PRO feature$1.99
  • SPI OLED$1.99
  • I2C OLED$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Wifi home automation$1.99
  • 2.2" TFT$1.99
  • LoRa home automation$1.99
  • Home automation using Siri$2.99
  • Home automation using Google$2.99
  • BT home automation$4.99
  • BLE home automation$4.99
None

ClearNode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AVR Tutorial free?
AVR Tutorial is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ClearNode free?
ClearNode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AVR Tutorial or ClearNode?
AVR Tutorial is rated higher. AVR Tutorial averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ClearNode averages 4.8 from 32 ratings.
Do AVR Tutorial or ClearNode have ads?
Neither AVR Tutorial nor ClearNode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AVR Tutorial or ClearNode?
AVR Tutorial ships an update every 3 months, and ClearNode every 2 weeks. Most recently, AVR Tutorial was updated on September 24, 2026 and ClearNode on August 29, 2026.

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