Workshop for NodeMCU vs EMWaver
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Workshop for NodeMCU
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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.
EMWaver
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EMWaver is a local-first electronics lab for iPhone and iPad. Connect a supported ESP32-S3 or STM32-based board, run JavaScript scripts, inspect device signals, manage bundled firmware, and use optional Agent assistance with your own API key. Local hardware control does not require an EMWaver account, cloud activation, hosted relay, subscription, or device ownership check. Scripts and core device workflows stay on your device by default. Use EMWaver to: โข Run local scripts against supported microcontroller boards โข Inspect device state and hardware signals from a mobile-first interface โข Manage app-bundled firmware workflows for supported targets โข Keep script-first hardware experiments out of the compile/flash/debug loop โข Ask the optional Agent for script and troubleshooting help when you provide an API key EMWaver is open-source and built by Continual MI.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EMWaver at none against Workshop for NodeMCU's 10. Workshop for NodeMCU's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Workshop for NodeMCU sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. EMWaver asks for nothing beyond the download.
Workshop for NodeMCU ships an update every 19 months, EMWaver every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Workshop for NodeMCU | EMWaver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Every 12 months โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Siu Yuen Ho | Luis Lopes |
In-app purchases
Workshop for NodeMCU
- 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
EMWaver
No in-app purchases
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