Comparison

iCircuit 3D vs Arduino Programming Pro

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

Head to head
About

iCircuit 3D

Design, build, and test electronic circuits in a realistic 3D environment. This app offers a virtual workbench with over 150 simulated parts and tools to experiment with circuits, diagnose issues, and visualize component behavior.

Highlights
  • 3D virtual workbench
  • Real-time circuit simulation
  • 150+ physically simulated parts
  • Realistic component behavior
  • Magic smoke failure simulation
  • Import custom 3D models
  • Symbolic component library
Features
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iCircuit 3D gives you an endless virtual workbench to design, build, and test electronics projects in 3D. It combines the robust real-time, always-on simulation engine of iCircuit with modern 3D rendering and physics on iOS and macOS. Do not let the availability of physical parts limit your creativity. Choose from an expansive library of 150+ physically and electronically simulated parts and over 1,000 reference boards to plan layouts, wire circuits, test ideas, and iterate fast. It also includes the full standard component library from the original iCircuit, so you can switch between realistic parts and symbolic circuit elements whenever you want. When powered, LEDs light up realistically, DC motors spin, and speakers make noise. Watch current flow along your simulated wires. See pinouts and color codes directly on components. Tap any part to view live values like voltage and current, then change parameters instantly. If you miswire something or overstress a component, magic smoke will billow from the point of failure so you can quickly diagnose and fix the problem. Add reference photos to the environment, import your own 3D models to mount projects onto, or use Blocks to build enclosures, panels, and simple structures. FEATURES • Tons of resistors, capacitors, and LEDs • Multiple breadboards and wiring elements • Diodes, BJTs, MOSFETs • DC power supplies • Waveform generators (AC, square, sawtooth) • Batteries (AA, AAA, 18650, coin cells, and more) • Switches (SPST, SPDT) • Buzzers and speakers • DC motors and servos • Programmable Arduino elements • The full symbolic iCircuit library (standard components included) • 1,000+ reference circuit boards for layout planning (not fully simulated) • Import board layouts from Eagle (imported layouts are for wiring/layout reference and do not simulate) • Import custom 3D models to attach your projects to, and simulate their behavior on the workbench • Import images for reference or documentation and place them as physical photographs HOW IT WORKS Add parts to the 3D workbench and they land on the table with gravity. Drag parts around, then draw wires between ports to connect them. When a circuit is completed, it starts simulating immediately. Wires stay connected as you move parts, so you can build tidy panels and enclosures, or leave parts scattered like a real bench. iCircuit 3D was designed for fun and exploration, with plenty more to discover as you build. I hope you enjoy this new take on circuit software.

About

Arduino Programming Pro

Master Arduino programming with over 200 practical lessons, circuit diagrams, and code examples. This app guides beginners and experienced users through electronics and project building in 14 languages. The Pro version offers advanced features for enhanced learning.

Highlights
  • 200+ practical lessons
  • Circuit diagrams and wiring guides
  • Ready-to-use code examples
  • Interactive quiz questions
  • Support for 14 languages
  • Full-text search (Pro version)
  • Favorites for saving topics (Pro version)
Features
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Learn Arduino programming from scratch with 200+ practical lessons, circuit diagrams, and ready-to-use code examples. For beginners, students, hobbyists, and engineers looking to learn Arduino from scratch or advance their skills — build real projects, understand electronics, and master Arduino. The app includes a wide collection of electronic components, analog and digital sensors, and external modules used with Arduino. Each topic includes: • Clear, detailed explanations of how components work • Step-by-step wiring instructions and circuit guidance • Integration steps with practical usage tips • Ready-to-use Arduino code examples • Interactive quiz questions Available in 14 Languages: • English, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese — study in your native language! The Pro version includes additional tools for faster learning and easier navigation: • Advanced lessons, circuit diagrams, and code samples • Full-text search across all Arduino lessons and components • Favorites to save and organize important topics The application provides detailed lessons and wiring guides for a wide range of hardware components commonly used with Arduino, including: • GPIO, buttons, LEDs • ADC, PWM • UART, I2C, SPI communication • Distance, motion, and infrared sensors • Temperature, humidity, and pressure sensors • Light, sound, gas, and touch sensors • LCD and OLED displays • Motors, relays, and actuators • Accelerometers and gyroscopes • Real-time clock modules These examples include wiring diagrams, explanations, and ready-to-use Arduino code. The built-in programming course covers essential C++ topics used in Arduino development: • Data types and variables • Operators and expressions • Control structures and loops • Arrays and strings • Functions and scope • Math and random functions • Bitwise operations • Preprocessor directives All lessons, component descriptions, and quizzes are regularly updated and expanded in every new app version. "Arduino" and all other mentioned trade names are trademarks of their respective owners. This app is an independent educational product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or associated with Arduino or any other company.

Screenshots

iCircuit 3D4 screens
Arduino Programming Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Arduino Programming Pro at $4.99 against iCircuit 3D's $12.99. Arduino Programming Pro also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (71% vs 41%). iCircuit 3D's advantage is ratings volume (72 vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

iCircuit 3D costs $12.99 and Arduino Programming Pro $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arduino Programming Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iCircuit 3D has 72 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of iCircuit 3D's written reviews are positive against 71% of Arduino Programming Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCircuit 3D ships an update every 31 months, Arduino Programming Pro every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
iCircuit 3D versus Arduino Programming Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCircuit 3DArduino Programming Pro
Price$12.99$4.99 — better
Rating4.1 (72 ratings)4.6 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.8% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings72 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 31 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#188 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKrueger Systems, Inc.ALG Software Lab

Customer experience

iCircuit 3D

All ratings72 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive40.8%
Neutral14.3%
Negative44.9%

Arduino Programming Pro

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

None

iCircuit 3D

No in-app purchases

None

Arduino Programming Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iCircuit 3D free?
iCircuit 3D costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arduino Programming Pro free?
Arduino Programming Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iCircuit 3D or Arduino Programming Pro?
Arduino Programming Pro is rated higher. iCircuit 3D averages 4.1 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while Arduino Programming Pro averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.
Do iCircuit 3D or Arduino Programming Pro have ads?
Neither iCircuit 3D nor Arduino Programming Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCircuit 3D or Arduino Programming Pro?
iCircuit 3D ships an update every 31 months, and Arduino Programming Pro every 6 weeks. Most recently, iCircuit 3D was updated on September 3, 2026 and Arduino Programming Pro on September 24, 2026.

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