iCircuit 3D vs BlueGrays
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
BlueGrays
Learn electronics with interactive projects, a component catalog, and personal inventory management. Start with free projects and unlock full access to Arduino, ESP32, and IoT content with a premium subscription. Gamified learning with badges and levels keeps you motivated.
- Free starter projects
- Unlimited Arduino/ESP32/IoT projects
- Detailed circuit diagrams and code
- Component catalog with specifications
- Personal inventory management
- Gamified learning with badges and levels
- Multi-language support
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Learning electronics has never been this easy and fun with BlueGrays! Start with free projects right away, and unlock all content with Premium when you're ready. Whether you're a student or a hobbyist, BlueGrays gives you everything you need. — START FOR FREE — • Begin learning electronics with curated starter projects • Explore basic components and their specifications • Try the app and see if it's right for you — EXPLORE PROJECTS (Premium) — • Unlimited access to Arduino, ESP32, ESP8266 and IoT projects • Detailed circuit diagrams, code snippets, and video tutorials for each project • See required components and add missing ones to your inventory • Rate projects and save your favorites • Track your completed projects — COMPONENT CATALOG (Premium) — • Full access to extensive electronic component database • Detailed specifications and use cases • Filter, sort, and easily find what you need • Add components directly to your inventory — MY WORKSHOP - PERSONAL INVENTORY (Premium) — • Track the components you own • Add quantities, notes, and custom names • Check for missing components before starting a project • Edit and update your inventory anytime — BADGES & LEVELS — • Earn achievement badges as you learn • Reach Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond tiers • Track your progress across categories • Stay motivated with gamified learning! — MORE FEATURES — • Push notifications for new projects • Multi-language support (TR, EN, DE, ES, FR, IT) • Favorites and completed projects list • Personal profile and progress tracking BlueGrays is built for the maker and electronics community. Download now and start your electronics journey for free! — SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION — • BlueGrays Premium unlocks unlimited access to all projects, the full component catalog, and the My Workshop inventory feature. • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • You can manage and cancel your subscription in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions after purchase. • Privacy Policy: https://bluegrays.com/privacy/ • Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: BlueGrays at Free against iCircuit 3D's $12.99. BlueGrays also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 31 months) and review sentiment (64% vs 41%). iCircuit 3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown).
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
BlueGrays is free to download; iCircuit 3D costs $12.99 up front. BlueGrays sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. iCircuit 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.
BlueGrays holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iCircuit 3D has 72 ratings behind it against 11, 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 64% of BlueGrays's.
iCircuit 3D ships an update every 31 months, BlueGrays every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iCircuit 3D | BlueGrays |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.1 (72 ratings) | 4.4 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.8% of reviews | 64.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 72 — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Every 31 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 134 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Krueger Systems, Inc. | Yunus Emre Eke |
Customer experience
iCircuit 3D
BlueGrays
In-app purchases
iCircuit 3D
No in-app purchases
BlueGrays
- Premium (Monthly)$2.991 Month
- Premium (Yearly)$11.991 Year
- 5x Aylık Eğitimci Paketi$12.99
- 10x Aylık Eğitimci Paketi$23.99
- 5x Yıllık Eğitimci Paketi$53.99
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- 10x Yıllık Eğitimci Paketi$101.99
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