Comparison

ControlPortal vs PCB Studio Maker

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

Head to head
About

ControlPortal

This app automatically discovers and connects to a specific server on your local network. It offers a full-screen experience suitable for kiosk or guided access modes and ensures continuous reconnection during network interruptions.

Highlights
  • Automatic server discovery
  • Local network connectivity
  • Full-screen experience
  • Kiosk mode support
  • Guided Access mode support
  • Automatic reconnection
Features
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PoE Texas ControlPortal Connectivity App automatically finds the ControlPortal Server on your local network and connects you to it. The app provides a full-screen experience and can be used as the main Kiosk mode or Guided Access mode app, as well as it automatically reconnects you to the ControlPortal Server on network interruptions.

About

PCB Studio Maker

Features
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PCB Studio Maker is a modern PCB design workspace built for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Create electronic projects from schematic to finished board using a clean, focused interface designed for fast prototyping, learning and real-world hardware development. Start with your schematic, organize components and nets, sync your design with the PCB layout, route tracks, inspect connections and preview your board in 3D before preparing it for manufacturing. KEY FEATURES • Schematic Design Create and organize electronic circuits with components, pins, nets and footprints. • PCB Layout Editor Place components, route copper tracks, add vias, inspect layers and refine your board layout. • Component Library Browse common resistors, capacitors, LEDs, connectors, ICs, MOSFETs, drivers, regulators and other electronic components. • 3D Board Preview Visualize your PCB and component placement in an interactive 3D view. • Design Rule Checks Review warnings, connectivity issues and potential design problems before manufacturing. • Manufacturing Preparation Review board layers, footprints, routing and fabrication requirements before export. • Export Tools Prepare manufacturing packages, board previews, parts lists, project files and other useful design outputs. • Multi-Device Workflow Use PCB Studio Maker on Mac, iPhone and iPad and continue designing wherever you work. PCB Studio Maker is useful for: • Electronics students • Makers and hobbyists • Embedded developers • Robotics projects • IoT development • Prototype electronics • PCB experimentation • Hardware engineers Whether you are building a simple prototype, motor controller, sensor board, embedded system or custom electronics project, PCB Studio Maker gives you the tools to move from idea to physical board in one streamlined workspace. Design. Route. Preview. Manufacture. Build your next PCB with PCB Studio Maker. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ The app uses Apple's Standard Licensed Application End User License Agreement.

Screenshots

ControlPortal2 screens
PCB Studio Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ControlPortal at none against PCB Studio Maker's 1. ControlPortal also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 17.6). On price, 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. PCB Studio Maker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. ControlPortal asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ControlPortal versus PCB Studio Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControlPortalPCB Studio Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTEAndrews Holdings LLCMirza Pasic

In-app purchases

None

ControlPortal

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PCB Studio Maker

Subscriptions1
  • PCB Studio Pro$4.991 Month

Questions

Is ControlPortal free?
ControlPortal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PCB Studio Maker free?
PCB Studio Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ControlPortal or PCB Studio Maker have ads?
Neither ControlPortal nor PCB Studio Maker shows ads.

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