Comparison

RoboPad vs Workshop for Raspberry Pi

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

Head to head
About

RoboPad

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【fix】 fix select button's bug. 【new】 add tab button! This app is ssh client controlling with game controller UI. Just connect to robot's microcomputer (SSH). You can use terminal to run robot program. The controller has setting mode that ables you to edit your commands to any button you like on the game controller. If you have any question or request, please DM to me on twitter or Facebook. Twitter: https://twitter.com/nakarinrin0528 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iko.nakari

About

Workshop for Raspberry Pi

Explore a variety of demo projects for Raspberry Pi, covering displays, sensors, home automation, and IoT. Ideal for makers, electronics enthusiasts, and engineering students looking to learn and experiment with hardware.

Highlights
  • Display projects (LCM, OLED, TFT)
  • Sensor projects (temperature, humidity)
  • Home automation (WiFi, Bluetooth, LoRa)
  • IoT projects (post sensor data)
  • Collection of demo projects
  • Suitable for makers and students
Features
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This app is a collection of rich demo projects for makers, electronics enthusiast, or engineering students using Raspberry Pi development board Features 1. Display projects • Character LCM 16x2, 20x4 • I2C OLED 96x64 • SPI OLED 96x64 • TFT 176x220 2. Sensors Projects • DHT11 (temperature and humidity) • 18B20 (1-wire temperature sensor) 3. Automation projects • Home automation using Wifi • Home automation using Bluetooth • Home automation using BluetoothLE • Home automation using LoRa 4. Internet-of-Things IoT Projects • Post sensor data to Iot Thingspeak website More projects will be added soon ! Raspberry Pi is a trademark of Raspberry Pi foundation. "Python" and the Python logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Python Software Foundation. All other trade names mentioned in this app or the other documentation provided by this app are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holder. This app is not related or affiliated in any way these companies.

Screenshots

RoboPad4 screens
Workshop for Raspberry Pi3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RoboPad at none against Workshop for Raspberry Pi's 10. RoboPad also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 19 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price 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. Workshop for Raspberry Pi sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. RoboPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RoboPad ships an update every 2 days, Workshop for Raspberry Pi every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
RoboPad versus Workshop for Raspberry Pi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoboPadWorkshop for Raspberry Pi
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 19 months
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIko NakariSiu Yuen Ho

In-app purchases

None

RoboPad

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Workshop for Raspberry Pi

One-time10
  • TFT 220x176$1.99
  • dht11 sensor$1.99
  • 18b20 sensor$1.99
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  • Rotary encoder$1.99
  • ADC ADS1115$1.99
  • Automation using browser$1.99
  • Automation using LoRa$1.99
  • Environment sensor IoT$3.99
  • Automation using bluetooth$3.99
  • Automation using bluetooth LE$3.99

Questions

Is RoboPad free?
RoboPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Workshop for Raspberry Pi free?
Workshop for Raspberry Pi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which is updated more often, RoboPad or Workshop for Raspberry Pi?
RoboPad ships an update every 2 days, and Workshop for Raspberry Pi every 19 months. Most recently, RoboPad was updated on October 14, 2026 and Workshop for Raspberry Pi on October 5, 2026.

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