Comparison

Copper vs MyStorageUnit

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

MyStorageUnit

Catalog items in storage units and boxes with photos, quantities, and estimated values. Organize by unit, box, or label, and quickly find anything with a powerful search function. Manage lease details and export your inventory for insurance or moving.

Highlights
  • Catalog items with photos and values
  • Organize by unit, box, and labels
  • Quick search across inventory
  • Track lease details and costs
  • Export data to CSV or PDF
  • Sync across devices with iCloud
  • Secure with Face ID/Touch ID
Features
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Know exactly what's in your storage unit and where to find it. MyStorageUnit helps you catalog every item across multiple storage units and boxes. Add photos, track quantities and estimated values, and organize with labels and flags. When you need to find something, search your entire inventory instantly. ORGANIZE YOUR WAY Create storage units with real details — facility name, address, access hours, and access codes. Add boxes with custom labels and flags like Fragile, Heavy, Documents, or Valuables. Place items directly in units or inside specific boxes for a clear hierarchy. PACK FAST The dedicated Pack tab lets you add items quickly. A built-in catalog of over 1,000 common items offers smart suggestions as you type. Your last-used box is remembered, so you can keep packing without extra taps. TRACK WHAT MATTERS Record item quantities, estimated values, and brands. Choose from 1,000+ brands with logos for quick identification. Attach photos to both items and boxes so you always remember what's inside. MANAGE YOUR LEASE Store facility details, lease dates, billing intervals, and costs in 160+ currencies. See at a glance when your lease is expiring or up for renewal. FIND ANYTHING Search across all storage units, boxes, and items at once. Results show the full path — which unit, which box, which item — so you go straight to what you need. EXPORT YOUR DATA Generate CSV or PDF reports of your entire inventory, a single unit, or a specific box. Great for insurance records, moving checklists, or sharing with family. SYNC & SECURE Enable iCloud to keep your inventory in sync across iPhone and iPad. Lock the app with Face ID or Touch ID for privacy. All data stays on your device or in your personal iCloud — no accounts, no uploads, no third-party servers. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Copper4 screens
MyStorageUnit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MyStorageUnit at Free against Copper's $4.99. MyStorageUnit also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3). Copper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). On update cadence, 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

MyStorageUnit is free to download; Copper costs $4.99 up front. MyStorageUnit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Copper asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MyStorageUnit 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Copper versus MyStorageUnit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCopperMyStorageUnit
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (13 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.3 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB84 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPhillip SchusterLife Utility Apps, LLC

Customer experience

Copper

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

MyStorageUnit

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Copper

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MyStorageUnit

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$14.99

Questions

Is Copper free?
Copper costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyStorageUnit free?
MyStorageUnit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Copper or MyStorageUnit?
MyStorageUnit is rated higher. Copper averages 3.3 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while MyStorageUnit averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Copper or MyStorageUnit have ads?
Neither Copper nor MyStorageUnit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Copper or MyStorageUnit?
Copper ships an update every 3 months, and MyStorageUnit every 3 months. Most recently, Copper was updated on October 24, 2026 and MyStorageUnit on October 8, 2026.

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