Comparison

Workshop for NodeMCU vs Barnabas Connect

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

Head to head

WIFI Controller

About

Workshop for NodeMCU

Features

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This app is based on NodeMCU (ESP8266 MCU) development board. All the codes provided are written in C. It is suitable for hobbyist or students. Features 1. Display projects * Character LCM 16x2 * Graphic LCD 84x48 * I2C OLED 96x64 * SPI OLED 96x64 2. Sensors Projects * 18b20 temperature sensor * DHT11 sensor * MPU6050 sensor * BMP180 pressure sensor * Pulse sensor 3. Automation projects * Automation using Wifi * Automation using Google assistant * Automation using iOS shortcuts app 4. IoT projects * Environment sensor IoT 5. Miscellaneous Projects * Rotary encoder Trademark All 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.

About

Barnabas Connect

Features

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This app allows you to control the Barnabas Robotics WIFI Wheeler. Features include: navigation controls, terminal chat, and dial pad commands.

Screenshots

Workshop for NodeMCU3 screens

Barnabas Connect3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barnabas Connect at none against Workshop for NodeMCU's 10. Barnabas Connect also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 19 months). Workshop for NodeMCU's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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. Workshop for NodeMCU sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Barnabas Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Workshop for NodeMCU ships an update every 19 months, Barnabas Connect every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

Workshop for NodeMCU versus Barnabas Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Workshop for NodeMCU	Barnabas Connect
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 19 months	Every 5 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	13.0 — better	15.6
Further details — not scored
Size	19 MB	22 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Siu Yuen Ho	Barnabas Robotics Inc

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Workshop for NodeMCU

One-time10

18b20 sensor$1.99
MPU6050 sensor$1.99
DHT11 sensor$1.99

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BMP180 pressure sensor$1.99
Pulse sensor$1.99
Rotary encoder$1.99
Automation using Wifi$3.99
Automation (Google assistant)$3.99
Automation (shortcuts app)$3.99
Environment sensor IoT$3.99

None

Barnabas Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Workshop for NodeMCU free?

Workshop for NodeMCU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Is Barnabas Connect free?

Barnabas Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Workshop for NodeMCU or Barnabas Connect have ads?

Neither Workshop for NodeMCU nor Barnabas Connect shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Workshop for NodeMCU or Barnabas Connect?

Workshop for NodeMCU ships an update every 19 months, and Barnabas Connect every 5 months. Most recently, Workshop for NodeMCU was updated on October 25, 2026 and Barnabas Connect on October 25, 2026.