Comparison

Copper vs Before You Go

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

Before You Go

This app helps you remember essential items when leaving a location. It uses smart reminders based on your departure to ensure you don't forget important things like keys, wallet, or medications. Enjoy a peaceful and simple interface that works automatically in the background.

Highlights
  • Smart departure reminders
  • Location-based checklists
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Calming and simple interface
  • Automatic background operation
  • Welcome-back reminders
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Never forget your keys, wallet, or medications again! Before You Go is the cozy checklist app that knows when you're leaving and gently reminds you if you've forgotten something important. SMART DEPARTURE REMINDERS Finally, a checklist that actually prevents you from forgetting! Create lists for home, work, or anywhere you go regularly. When you start to leave, get a gentle notification if important items are still unchecked. Perfect for: • Keys & Wallet • Daily Medications • Turning Off Appliances • Feeding Pets • Grabbing Work Equipment • Travel Essentials SEAMLESS APPLE WATCH EXPERIENCE Check items off right from your wrist! Your checklists sync instantly between iPhone and Apple Watch, so you're always prepared whether you're rushing out the door or taking your time. PEACEFUL & SIMPLE • Beautiful, calming interface that's a joy to use • Works automatically in the background • Set up once, never worry again • Welcome-back reminders when you return HOW IT WORKS 1. Create a checklist for any location 2. Add the items you always need to remember 3. Before You Go watches for when you're leaving 4. Get a friendly reminder if anything's unchecked Never again experience that sinking feeling of forgetting something important. Join thousands who've found peace of mind with Before You Go!

Screenshots

Copper4 screens
Before You Go3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Before You Go at 100% against Copper's 47%. Before You Go also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and rating (5.0 vs 3.3). Copper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). On 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

Before You Go is free to download; Copper costs $4.99 up front. Before You Go sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Copper asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Before You Go holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. 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 100% of Before You Go's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Copper ships an update every 3 months, Before You Go weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Copper versus Before You Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCopperBefore You Go
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (13 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS9.3 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB14 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPhillip SchusterBartosz Lipinski

Customer experience

Copper

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

Before You Go

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Copper

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Before You Go

One-time1
  • Before You Go PRO$4.99

Questions

Is Copper free?
Copper costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Before You Go free?
Before You Go is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Copper or Before You Go?
Before You Go is rated higher. Copper averages 3.3 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Before You Go averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Copper or Before You Go have ads?
Neither Copper nor Before You Go shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Copper or Before You Go?
Copper ships an update every 3 months, and Before You Go weekly. Most recently, Copper was updated on November 2, 2026 and Before You Go on October 30, 2026.

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