# Node vs Breadpad

The clearest difference is price: Breadpad at Free against Node's $1.99. Breadpad also leads on ratings volume (161 vs 6). Node's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (4.3 vs 3.9). On update cadence, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Breadpad is free to download; Node costs $1.99 up front. Breadpad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Node asks for nothing beyond the download.

Node holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Breadpad has 161 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Node's written reviews are positive against 33% of Breadpad's.

Node ships an update every 3 weeks, Breadpad fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Node | Breadpad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/node-pad/id1534470128/reviews)** | [3.9 (161 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breadpad-spice-simulator/id6443904179/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **161** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#91** | #101 |
| Size | 223 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Angelo Ruta](https://appshunter.io/developer/468628157) | [FreshBizOpps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506039373) |

## What reviewers say

### Node

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/node-pad/id1534470128)

**Currently charting:** #91 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This tool allows users to connect hardware devices, APIs, and online services through a browser-based editor. It simplifies the creation of custom workflows for various applications by providing a palette of pre-installed nodes.

**Highlights:** Browser-based editor, Connect hardware devices, Integrate APIs and services, Pre-installed nodes, Single-tap deployment, iOS device node

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Breadpad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breadpad-spice-simulator/id6443904179)

**Currently charting:** #101 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Design and simulate electronic circuits on an interactive digital breadboard. Analyze designs with virtual oscilloscopes and logic analyzers, and perform precise SPICE netlist simulations. Offers a free tier with core features and a premium subscription for advanced analysis and export.

**Highlights:** Interactive digital breadboard, SPICE netlist simulation, Virtual oscilloscope and logic analyzer, Extensive component library, Custom component creation, Circuit snapshotting, Cloud collaboration

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Breadpad Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Breadpad Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $139.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative breadboard simulation concept
- 🎓 Useful learning tool for electronics students
- 🔬 Advanced simulation features with oscilloscope
- ⚡ Responsive developer with frequent updates
- 🎨 Good visual design and layout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- ❌ Missing essential components (LEDs, buttons, switches)
- 🖱️ Poor UI/UX with unintuitive controls
- 🔍 Zoom limitations - can't see full breadboard
- 🚫 Cannot move or rotate components after placement

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or when creating new breadboard
- App crashes when placing components
- App crashes when using oscilloscope
- App crashes when adding capacitors
- Circuits don't save between sessions

**Requested features**

- LEDs and LED indicators
- Push buttons and switches
- 555 timer IC
- Comparators in chip library
- Op-amps and more analog components


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Node free?

Node costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Breadpad free?

Breadpad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Node or Breadpad?

Node is rated higher. Node averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Breadpad averages 3.9 from 161 ratings.

### Do Node or Breadpad have ads?

Neither Node nor Breadpad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Node or Breadpad?

Node ships an update every 3 weeks, and Breadpad fortnightly. Most recently, Node was updated on October 8, 2026 and Breadpad on October 11, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Node or Breadpad?

Node currently peaks at #91 in the App Store charts, and Breadpad at #101. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*