Comparison

Keysight PMA vs Semiconductor Chips

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

Head to head
About

Keysight PMA

Features
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Introducing PathWave Manufacturing Analytics from Keysight Technologies. PathWave Manufacturing Analytics is an Industry 4.0 ready electronics manufacturing data analytics solution that performs advanced analytics using process, test and equipment data to drive manufacturing improvements and efficiencies. Its predictive and anomaly detection algorithms perform an extensive range of real-time data analytics that anticipates anomalies in equipment, process or product to mitigate risks of failures or down time. It triggers alerts via email, SMS or mobile messaging applications when an anomaly or outlier is detected. Real time containment of operational or product quality issues, increase in productivity and asset utilization will give you a competitive advantage over your competitors.

About

Semiconductor Chips

This global mobile platform connects the semiconductor community. Share and discover posts, podcasts, videos, and Q&As about industry topics. Engage in live events and multimedia content sharing.

Highlights
  • Community posts, podcasts, videos, Q&A
  • Multimedia content sharing
  • Livestream events
  • Industry news and job opportunities
  • Collaboration tools
Features
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Welcome to Chips! Available on Apple phones and tablets, Chips is a global mobile platform for the Semiconductor community. Catch up and collaborate on posts, podcasts, videos and questions / answers on Semiconductors (devices, tools, materials, manufacturing, jobs, etc.), post your own multimedia content to interact with the broader semiconductor community, use the livestream feature to either lead and/or participate in the semiconductor events ranging from product announcements to training, etc. Here is the link to the Privacy Policy: https://www.chips-hub.com/Home/Eula?id=1

Screenshots

Keysight PMA4 screens
Semiconductor Chips4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Keysight PMA at none against Semiconductor Chips's 2. Keysight PMA also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence 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. Semiconductor Chips sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Keysight PMA asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Keysight PMA ships an update every 2 months, Semiconductor Chips every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Keysight PMA versus Semiconductor Chips: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKeysight PMASemiconductor Chips
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB14 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKeysight Technologies, Inc.SILICON OPERATIONS INC

In-app purchases

None

Keysight PMA

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Semiconductor Chips

Subscriptions1
  • Chips Premium Subscription1 Month trial$19.991 Month
One-time1
  • Chips Sponsored Content$9.99

Questions

Is Keysight PMA free?
Keysight PMA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Semiconductor Chips free?
Semiconductor Chips is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Keysight PMA or Semiconductor Chips have ads?
Semiconductor Chips shows ads; Keysight PMA does not.
Which is updated more often, Keysight PMA or Semiconductor Chips?
Keysight PMA ships an update every 2 months, and Semiconductor Chips every 3 months. Most recently, Keysight PMA was updated on October 18, 2026 and Semiconductor Chips on October 12, 2026.

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