Comparison

Circuit Cellar vs GEST Service Call

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

Head to head
About

Circuit Cellar

Access in-depth engineering tutorials, microcontroller projects, and industry news for electrical engineers and electronics enthusiasts. Explore topics like embedded development, signal processing, and IoT. Subscriptions are available within the app.

Highlights
  • Engineering tutorials
  • Microcontroller projects
  • Embedded systems news
  • Signal processing articles
  • IoT project guides
  • Robotics content
Features
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Circuit Cellar magazine features engineering tutorials, detailed microcontroller-based projects, and embedded systems industry news for professional electrical engineers, EE/ECE academics, and highly skilled electronics enthusiasts. Since 1988, Circuit Cellar has featured projects and tutorials from the world's top engineers on subjects such as embedded development (e.g., prototyping and programming), signal processing (e.g., DSP chips and signal conditioning), programmable logic (e.g., FPGA projects), sensor systems (e.g., smart sensors and MEMS), 'Net-connected devices (e.g., IoT projects and protocol stacks), robotics (e.g., robotic systems and proximity sensing), and much more. Circuit Cellar is the ultimate resource for all of your electrical engineering-related needs. Magazine Subscriptions are available for purchase inside this app. Three months subscription - $24.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) Six months subscription - $39.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) One year subscription - $34.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period unless you change your subscription preferences in your account settings. You can manage your subscriptions through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Please visit http://www.magzter.com/ns/privacy-policy.html for our Privacy Policy and http://www.magzter.com/ns/terms_condition.html for our Terms & Conditions

About

GEST Service Call

This app connects to a specialized service call button for luxury environments. It offers features like location identification, hardware monitoring, and easy WiFi integration. Designed for those who seek premium functionality and sophisticated design.

Highlights
  • Easy WiFi integration
  • Location identification via iBeacon
  • Hardware monitoring (battery, temp, connectivity)
  • Wireless charging support
  • Customizable design options
Features
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GEST, The Ingenious Service Call. A unique Service Call System created for those who demand nothing but the very best. The supplementary GEST Service App has been especially designed to interact with the GEST Service Call Button. Unique features of the GEST Service App: - Easy integration. Simply connect to your WiFi. - Sophisticated design. Use of a unique touch glass and the finest materials. - Customizability. Endless options to include logos or engravings. - Location aware. iBeacon technologies identify exactly where the button is located. - Hardware monitoring. Battery status, temperature and connectivity of the button can be found in the application. - Wireless Charging using the Qi protocol. For more information or questions, please contact us: T: +31 10 8200 252 E: info@my-gest.com W: www.my-gest.com GEST is a YachtCloud product, made in Holland.

Screenshots

Circuit Cellar4 screens
GEST Service Call4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GEST Service Call at 5.0 against Circuit Cellar's 1.5. GEST Service Call also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (monthly vs every 16 months). Circuit Cellar's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). 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. Circuit Cellar sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $23.99 per year. GEST Service Call asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GEST Service Call holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Circuit Cellar ships an update every 16 months, GEST Service Call monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Circuit Cellar versus GEST Service Call: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCircuit CellarGEST Service Call
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagzter Inc.Yachtcloud

Customer experience

Circuit Cellar

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

GEST Service Call

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

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Circuit Cellar

Subscriptions2
  • Circuit Cellar 30$23.991 Year
  • Circuit Cellar 1 Year$34.991 Year
One-time8
  • Circuit Cellar - December 2016$8.99
  • Circuit Cellar - November 2016$8.99
  • Circuit Cellar - January 2017$8.99
Show 5 more
  • Circuit Cellar - July 2017$8.99
  • December 2017$8.99
  • July 2018$8.99
  • March 2018$8.99
  • Circuit Cellar November 2018$8.99
None

GEST Service Call

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Circuit Cellar free?
Circuit Cellar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GEST Service Call free?
GEST Service Call is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Circuit Cellar or GEST Service Call?
GEST Service Call is rated higher. Circuit Cellar averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while GEST Service Call averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Circuit Cellar or GEST Service Call have ads?
Neither Circuit Cellar nor GEST Service Call shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Circuit Cellar or GEST Service Call?
Circuit Cellar ships an update every 16 months, and GEST Service Call monthly. Most recently, Circuit Cellar was updated on October 24, 2026 and GEST Service Call on October 10, 2026.

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