FTW CODE vs PyRanger RC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FTW CODE
Program your Hopper drone with visual block coding or a JavaScript editor. This app incorporates core functions from Google Workbench and aligns with updated FTW Robotics lessons.
- Visual block programming
- JavaScript editor
- Hopper drone compatibility
- Integration with FTW Robotics lessons
- Core functions from Google Workbench
Read full descriptionHide full description
You can now program your Hopper drone using FTW Code on iPad! Choose between visual block programming or our javascript editor. FTW Code retains the core functions previously found in Google Workbench™ and our lessons at FTW Robotics have been updated to now incorporate FTWCode.
PyRanger RC
Control microcontroller-based projects like robots and interactive installations wirelessly via Bluetooth. Designed for makers, students, and educators, it offers a simple interface for popular boards like Arduino and ESP32.
- Bluetooth pairing
- Customizable controls
- Simple interface
- Works with Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi Pico
- STEM education focus
- Wireless hardware control
Read full descriptionHide full description
PyRanger RC is your ultimate Bluetooth remote control for microcontroller-based projects. Whether you're building a robot, controlling lights, or creating an interactive installation, PyRanger RC makes it easy to connect and control your hardware. Built for makers, students, and educators, this app provides a simple and reliable interface for communicating with devices like Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi Pico (W), and other BLE-enabled boards. While the communication protocol is currently private, full documentation will be made available in an upcoming release. The app is fully operational and supports stable control of supported devices. Features: Quick Bluetooth Pairing with supported devices Customizable Controls for motors, servos, LEDs, and sensors Simple Interface designed for ease of use in classrooms and workshops Works with Popular Boards like Arduino, ESP32, and more Built for STEM Education and prototyping on the go Use PyRanger RC as the command center for your next project. Whether you're testing hardware, running a live demo, or teaching robotics, PyRanger RC gives you wireless control without writing a single line of app code.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: PyRanger RC at 3 against FTW CODE's 1. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FTW CODE against 5.0 for PyRanger RC. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.
| Parameter | FTW CODE | PyRanger RC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FTW ROBOTICS LLC | Pyranger LLC |
Customer experience
FTW CODE
PyRanger RC
In-app purchases
FTW CODE
No in-app purchases
PyRanger RC
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is FTW CODE free?
Is PyRanger RC free?
Which has better reviews, FTW CODE or PyRanger RC?
Do FTW CODE or PyRanger RC have ads?
Other comparisons
