Comparison

EV3 Attribute Programmer vs Arcion

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

Head to head
About

EV3 Attribute Programmer

This application allows users to modify various attributes of EV3 gauges directly from their mobile device. Features include customizing LED colors, adjusting dimmer settings, and configuring output driver behaviors. It also enables fine-tuning of sensor parameters and warning light functionalities.

Highlights
  • Backlight LED color editor
  • Dimmer input voltage adjustment
  • Gauge BLE broadcast name configuration
  • Output driver activation thresholds
  • Pointer color and sweep weight
  • Sensor curve coefficients
  • Warning light activation thresholds
Features
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The EV3 Attribute Programmer provides a mobile interface for making simple and advance attribute changes to your EV3 gauge. Following Attributes are available to change on EV3 gauges: •Backlight LED color editor (red, blue, green and true white blending) •Dimmer high/low input voltages •Dimmer scan rate •Gauge's BLE broadcast device name •Output driver activation thresholds and zone (High/Low/Middle) •Output driver startup and activation delay •Pointer color •Pointer sweep weight •Sensor curve coeffecients on select gauges •Sensor hysteresis •Sensor scan rate •Warning light activation thresholds and zone (High/Low/Middle) •Warning flash effect threshold, zone and intensity

About

Arcion

Features
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Arcion lets you control compatible LEGO SPIKE Prime robots from your iPhone or iPad over Bluetooth LE. A compatible hub and robot hardware are required to control physical motors and the hub's LED matrix. FREE FEATURES - Connect to a compatible hub over Bluetooth LE. - Control one or two motors. - Try Drawing and LED Matrix with five free uses of each feature. - Use the included standard themes and photo puzzle game. OPTIONAL PAID FEATURES — IN-APP PURCHASE REQUIRED - 3–6 Motors: a one-time purchase unlocks extended motor control. - Unlimited Drawing: a one-time purchase removes the Drawing usage limit. - Unlimited LED Matrix: a one-time purchase removes the LED Matrix usage limit. - New Year, Matrix and Cyberpunk themes: each premium theme is available as a separate one-time purchase. ARCION PRO — OPTIONAL AUTO-RENEWABLE MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION Arcion Pro includes premium themes, 3–6 motor control, Unlimited Drawing and Unlimited LED Matrix while the subscription is active. These features require either the applicable one-time purchase or an active Arcion Pro subscription; they are not all included in the free download. The subscription price is displayed in the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel it in your Apple Account subscription settings. The five free Drawing and Matrix uses are a usage allowance, not a time-limited subscription trial, and do not start a subscription or automatic charge. Restore Purchases is available in the app. Arcion does not require an Arcion account. Privacy Policy: https://arcion.appthoria.com/privacy_policy.html Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Arcion is an independent application and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the LEGO Group. LEGO and SPIKE are trademarks of the LEGO Group.

Screenshots

EV3 Attribute Programmer3 screens
Arcion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EV3 Attribute Programmer at none against Arcion's 7. On price, update cadence, 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. Arcion sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. EV3 Attribute Programmer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
EV3 Attribute Programmer versus Arcion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEV3 Attribute ProgrammerArcion
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB27 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperISSPRO, Inc.Harun Goker

In-app purchases

None

EV3 Attribute Programmer

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Arcion

Subscriptions1
  • Arcion Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
One-time6
  • Unlimited Drawing$0.99
  • Unlimited LED Matrix$0.99
  • New Year Theme$0.99
Show 3 more
  • Matrix Theme$0.99
  • Cyberpunk Theme$0.99
  • Extended Motors$1.99

Questions

Is EV3 Attribute Programmer free?
EV3 Attribute Programmer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arcion free?
Arcion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EV3 Attribute Programmer or Arcion have ads?
Neither EV3 Attribute Programmer nor Arcion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EV3 Attribute Programmer or Arcion?
EV3 Attribute Programmer ships an update every 2 months, and Arcion every 2 months. Most recently, EV3 Attribute Programmer was updated on November 3, 2026 and Arcion on October 31, 2026.

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