Comparison

Copper vs n

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

Head to head
About

Copper

View and analyze EAGLE CAD files, including PCB layouts and schematics, directly on your mobile device. Create and render photorealistic 3D models of your PCBs with customizable lighting and materials. Organize your imported files into a convenient pocket library.

Highlights
  • View EAGLE CAD files
  • Analyze PCB layouts and schematics
  • Create 3D PCB models
  • Assign 3D models to footprints
  • Real-time photorealistic rendering
  • Import files from various sources
  • Organize files in a personal library
Features
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Open any EAGLE CAD file (from version 6 and above) directly on your iPhone and investigate the PCB layout and schematics with your finger. Select parts and signals, manage parts and Bill of Materials. Copper creates 3D versions of your PCB including parts that you assign from our extensive 3D model library to your footprints. Copper then renders a photorealistic representation in real time that you can touch, rotate and move in a virtual studio. Setup lights and materials like the solder mask or the floor. Import EAGLE files from any source like the web (just download a ZIP file with EAGLE files), from Github, your Dropbox, or send PCB files directly via Airdrop, Mail or iMessage to your iPhone or iPad. Every file you import is kept in Coppers library. This way you can build up a nice library of PCBs and Schematics right in your pocket. Copper is also available for the Mac and both share the same codebase and file format.

About

n

Control and automate your self-hosted or cloud n8n workflows directly from your iPhone. Integrate with Shortcuts for voice commands and location-based triggers. View recent workflow executions and enhance your productivity.

Highlights
  • Activate/deactivate n8n workflows
  • Connect to self-hosted or cloud n8n
  • View recent workflow executions
  • Integrates with iPhone Shortcuts
  • Trigger workflows via voice or automation
  • Location-based workflow triggers
Features
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n-eight-n Workflows is open-source, and you can report a bug or request a new feature at: https://github.com/mgarciate/n8n-workflows-ios/issues This iPhone app is designed to activate and deactivate workflows in the n8n service. It works seamlessly with both self-hosted and cloud instances of n8n. Setting it up is simple: just enter the domain or IP address of your instance, along with the API key that can be obtained from the n8n configuration panel. In addition to managing workflows, you can also view the most recent executions for any specific workflow. The most exciting feature? The app integrates with the iPhone's Shortcuts app. This means you can trigger workflows without even opening the app, making it easier to activate or deactivate workflows with just a voice command or automation. You can further automate workflows by combining them with your iPhone’s built-in automations, such as activating a workflow based on your location, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection, or when opening and closing specific apps. This flexibility allows you to streamline and automate your workflows with ease, boosting your productivity and efficiency.

Screenshots

Copper4 screens
n4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Copper at 47% against n's 0%. Copper also leads on rating (3.3 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). n's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Copper costs $4.99 and n $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Copper holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Copper has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Copper's written reviews are positive against 0% of n's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Copper ships an update every 3 months, n every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Copper versus n: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoppern
Price$4.99 — better$6.99
Rating3.3 (13 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews47.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS9.3 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB3 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPhillip SchusterLIONDYNAMICS

Customer experience

Copper

All ratings13 ratings
Positive46.2%
Neutral15.4%
Negative38.5%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive47.4%
Neutral10.5%
Negative42.1%

n

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

Copper

No in-app purchases

None

n

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Copper free?
Copper costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is n free?
n costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Copper or n?
Copper is rated higher. Copper averages 3.3 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while n averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Copper or n have ads?
Neither Copper nor n shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Copper or n?
Copper ships an update every 3 months, and n every 10 days. Most recently, Copper was updated on October 12, 2026 and n on October 16, 2026.

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