Comparison

AVR Tutorial vs MPLAB PTG

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
Read full description

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

MPLAB PTG

This utility app enables remote programming of target devices using a connected PICkit 5 tool via Bluetooth. Users can select and initiate programming from multiple saved images on their iOS device.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Remote programming initiation
  • Multiple program image selection
  • Saved image management
  • iOS device integration
Features
Read full description

The MPLAB® PICkit™ 5 Programmer-to-Go mobile app allows you to connect your iPhone or iPad to the PICkit 5 using Bluetooth. With your iOS device connected, you can select from multiple saved program images on the memory card installed in the tool, and remotely start programing the target from the app.

Screenshots

AVR Tutorial4 screens
MPLAB PTG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AVR Tutorial at 5.0 against MPLAB PTG's 4.0. AVR Tutorial also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 19 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). MPLAB PTG's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ratings volume, 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. MPLAB PTG asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AVR Tutorial holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AVR Tutorial ships an update every 3 months, MPLAB PTG every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AVR Tutorial versus MPLAB PTG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAVR TutorialMPLAB PTG
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 19 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSiu Yuen HoMicrochip Technology Inc.

Customer experience

AVR Tutorial

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

MPLAB PTG

All ratings1 ratings
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

MPLAB PTG

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AVR Tutorial free?
AVR Tutorial is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MPLAB PTG free?
MPLAB PTG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AVR Tutorial or MPLAB PTG?
AVR Tutorial is rated higher. AVR Tutorial averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while MPLAB PTG averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do AVR Tutorial or MPLAB PTG have ads?
Neither AVR Tutorial nor MPLAB PTG shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AVR Tutorial or MPLAB PTG?
AVR Tutorial ships an update every 3 months, and MPLAB PTG every 19 months. Most recently, AVR Tutorial was updated on September 24, 2026 and MPLAB PTG on July 22, 2026.

Other comparisons