Comparison

PyLeap 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

PyLeap

Easily transfer code files and assets to compatible Adafruit devices using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. This app simplifies the process of uploading project components, enabling users to quickly advance their creations.

Highlights
  • Transfer code files
  • Transfer assets
  • Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) transfer
  • Wi-Fi transfer
  • Compatible with nrf52840 and ESP32-S2 boards
  • Upload from Adafruit Learn Systems
Features
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PyLeap is an app that allows users to easily download code files and assets and transfer them to their Adafruit devices using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) or Wi-Fi. With PyLeap, users can quickly and conveniently transfer code files and assets from our Adafruit Learn Systems to their Adafruit devices, allowing them to take their projects to the next level. Compatible devices: * nrf52840 boards running CircuitPython * ESP32-S2 Learn more about PyLeap at: https://learn.adafruit.com/pyleap-app

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

PyLeap4 screens
Workshop for Raspberry Pi3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PyLeap at 5.0 against Workshop for Raspberry Pi's 1.0. PyLeap also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 19 months). Workshop for Raspberry Pi's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. PyLeap asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PyLeap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PyLeap ships an update every 5 months, Workshop for Raspberry Pi every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
PyLeap versus Workshop for Raspberry Pi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPyLeapWorkshop for Raspberry Pi
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 19 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdafruit IndustriesSiu Yuen Ho

Customer experience

PyLeap

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Workshop for Raspberry Pi

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

PyLeap

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 PyLeap free?
PyLeap 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 has better reviews, PyLeap or Workshop for Raspberry Pi?
PyLeap is rated higher. PyLeap averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Workshop for Raspberry Pi averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PyLeap or Workshop for Raspberry Pi have ads?
Neither PyLeap nor Workshop for Raspberry Pi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PyLeap or Workshop for Raspberry Pi?
PyLeap ships an update every 5 months, and Workshop for Raspberry Pi every 19 months. Most recently, PyLeap was updated on September 19, 2026 and Workshop for Raspberry Pi on September 24, 2026.

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