# The Developer vs Breadpad

The clearest difference is price: Breadpad at Free against The Developer's $0.99. Breadpad also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). The Developer's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Breadpad is free to download; The Developer costs $0.99 up front. Breadpad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. The Developer asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Developer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Breadpad has 167 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of The Developer's written reviews are positive against 33% of Breadpad's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

The Developer ships an update every 3 months, Breadpad fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Developer | Breadpad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-developer/id1608266151/reviews)** | [3.9 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breadpad-spice-simulator/id6443904179/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **167** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#144** | — |
| Size | 2.4 GB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Salvatore La Mattina](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602626911) | [FreshBizOpps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506039373) |

## What reviewers say

### The Developer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-developer/id1608266151)

**Currently charting:** #144 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Embark on an interactive tutorial with a unique story to learn programming and build your own app. This app guides beginners through the entire process, from setup to App Store submission, in under an hour.

**Highlights:** Interactive programming tutorial, Learn Swift and Xcode, App submission guide, iOS and watchOS development, Beginner-friendly lessons, Create your first app in under an hour

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Breadpad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breadpad-spice-simulator/id6443904179)

Design and simulate electronic circuits on an interactive digital breadboard. Analyze designs with virtual oscilloscopes and logic analyzers, and perform precise SPICE netlist simulations. Offers a free tier with core features and a premium subscription for advanced analysis and export.

**Highlights:** Interactive digital breadboard, SPICE netlist simulation, Virtual oscilloscope and logic analyzer, Extensive component library, Custom component creation, Circuit snapshotting, Cloud collaboration

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Breadpad Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Breadpad Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $139.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative breadboard simulation concept
- 🎓 Useful learning tool for electronics students
- 🔬 Advanced simulation features with oscilloscope
- ⚡ Responsive developer with frequent updates
- 🎨 Good visual design and layout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- ❌ Missing essential components (LEDs, buttons, switches)
- 🖱️ Poor UI/UX with unintuitive controls
- 🔍 Zoom limitations - can't see full breadboard
- 🚫 Cannot move or rotate components after placement

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or when creating new breadboard
- App crashes when placing components
- App crashes when using oscilloscope
- App crashes when adding capacitors
- Circuits don't save between sessions

**Requested features**

- LEDs and LED indicators
- Push buttons and switches
- 555 timer IC
- Comparators in chip library
- Op-amps and more analog components


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Developer free?

The Developer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Breadpad free?

Breadpad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Developer or Breadpad?

The Developer is rated higher. The Developer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Breadpad averages 3.9 from 167 ratings.

### Do The Developer or Breadpad have ads?

Neither The Developer nor Breadpad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Developer or Breadpad?

The Developer ships an update every 3 months, and Breadpad fortnightly. Most recently, The Developer was updated on October 27, 2026 and Breadpad on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*