Comparison

AVR Tutorial vs MatrixA8 V3

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

MatrixA8 V3

Features
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The MatrixA8 V3 application allows you to control one or more of the MatrixA8's main functions. - Adjust the volume of all inputs and outputs. - Full access to Matrix functions. - Load and save presets on the device. - Lock the system and set a password. - If the DANTE option is installed on your MatrixA8, you can manage DANTE routing. - Users can customize channel names saved locally or synced with the device. Note: This application currently only supports Matrix A8 V7.0 II and later models.

Screenshots

AVR Tutorial4 screens
MatrixA8 V33 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MatrixA8 V3 at none against AVR Tutorial's 10. MatrixA8 V3 also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). AVR Tutorial's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). 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. MatrixA8 V3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AVR Tutorial ships an update every 3 months, MatrixA8 V3 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AVR Tutorial versus MatrixA8 V3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAVR TutorialMatrixA8 V3
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSiu Yuen HoSEIKAKU

In-app purchases

10 purchases

AVR Tutorial

One-time10
  • Unlock PRO feature$1.99
  • SPI OLED$1.99
  • I2C OLED$1.99
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  • 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

MatrixA8 V3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AVR Tutorial free?
AVR Tutorial is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MatrixA8 V3 free?
MatrixA8 V3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AVR Tutorial or MatrixA8 V3 have ads?
Neither AVR Tutorial nor MatrixA8 V3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AVR Tutorial or MatrixA8 V3?
AVR Tutorial ships an update every 3 months, and MatrixA8 V3 every 3 weeks. Most recently, AVR Tutorial was updated on September 24, 2026 and MatrixA8 V3 on September 17, 2026.

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