Comparison

EE ToolKit PRO for iPad vs Arduino Manager

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

Head to head
About

EE ToolKit PRO for iPad

This comprehensive toolkit offers over 160 electronic applications, calculators, and reference tools for electronics engineers, students, and hobbyists. It features a multi-functional keyboard, color code tools, audio scope, frequency generator, and component reference section with datasheet integration.

Highlights
  • Over 160 electronic applications
  • Multi-functional keyboard
  • Color code and SMD code tools
  • Audio scope and frequency detector
  • Component reference section with datasheets
  • 555 Timer tools
  • PCB trace impedance calculators
Features
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This is the brand-new Electronics Engineering ToolKit for iPad! The HIGHLY RATED and RECOMMENDED productivity app. Users say it is the BEST and MOST PRACTICAL Electronics App in the whole iTunes App Store. From an electronics enthusiast with a master's degree in Electronics Engineering. This App is for engineers, students and hobbyists and anyone interested in Electronics Engineering. The App gets CONSTANT and POWERFUL improvements! !!! Please Note: this is the EE ToolKit PRO for iPad Only !!! If you are interested in the Universal-App for iPhone and iPad, please look for the EE ToolKit App with the red icon. The EE ToolKit PRO is the preferred Electronics App at schools and universities. It is available through the Volume Purchase Program with a discount for educational institutions. Many students, teachers and professors have downloaded the App and are using it during their studies and career. WHAT OTHER USERS ARE SAYING: “Awesome app, constant and powerful improvements” This app was worth every penny I paid for it back when I bought it years ago. Since then, I’ve regularly used it at work and found it to be an excellent, quick tool to use. The most impressive aspect of this app are the constant and VERY impressive updates! Massive feature additions and very easy to use interface! The list of capabilities this app has makes it an amazing value for truly anyone involved in electronics. “Latest version makes this an exceptional tool” The EE Toolkit was always a very useful tool, but with the additions in the latest version it is truly an exceptional tool. The author is extremely diligent in managing bugs and improving the tool. “A superb app highly recommended” Fantastic application. Very useful. Always updated. Good developer. Lots of great bonus tools. Just love it. "Incredible useful, worth the money" I have had this app for a while now. Originally as an Electrical Engineering student I didnt really use it but once I was out in the field it became my bible. I definitely recommend to any engineering students/professionals alike. I also recommend buying the Pro version because it is definitely worth it. FEATURES OF THE EE TOOLKIT: Ω more than 160 electronic applications Ω amazingly great multi-functional keyboard Ω huge selection of color code tools and SMD code tools Ω audio scope and a frequency pitch detector Ω favorites page only for the tools that you have marked as favorite Ω full-featured frequency generator Ω extra large component reference section (incl. 7400 Series, PIC family, etc.) with the option to open pdf datasheets live or by e.g. iBooks Ω 555 Timer Tools with the most important application examples Ω extensive collection of Single Board Computers (more than 120 different boards!!!) Ω PCB trace impedance tools for several different structures Ω simple and quick unit conversion within the single calculators Ω fast on-the-fly conversions and calculations Ω real-time circuit simulations of the example circuits Ω support for preferred E series, sliders and min/max calculations Ω auto-save of all entries over several sessions Ω file manager to save and load individual calculations Ω built-in access to your iCloud Ω formula search tool with quick links to the tool which uses the formula Ω and many many more

About

Arduino Manager

Control and monitor Arduino boards with a variety of specialized widgets. Send and receive data, visualize information in real-time, and manage multiple projects from your device.

Highlights
  • Control Arduino boards via Ethernet, Bluetooth, and WiFi
  • Send and receive data with specialized widgets
  • Visualize real-time data with graphs and displays
  • Manage multiple projects and widget lists
  • Debug Arduino code with a console widget
  • Control rover robots and set alarms
Features
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Supported Boards: UNO R4 WiFi, UNO R3, Nano, MEGA2560, ESP32, ESP8622, Zero, MKR1000, Nano 33 IoT, Teensy e nRF52 BLE, Raspberry Pico Pi W (also using SDK). ESP32, Raspberry Pico and Pico W with MicroPython. Arduino Manager is an app to control the Arduino board and receive information from it through: - Ethernet Shield (arduino.cc) - HM-10 / HM19 - Adafruit * WINC1500 WiFi * CC3000 WiFi * nRF52 BLE * nRF8001 Bluefruit LE * LE SPI Friend The app shows a grid and tapping on it you can insert specialized widgets to send and receive information from Arduino. For a better visualization or control, each widget can be zoomed by the means of a double tap on it; tap on Configure for configuring the widget itself. Some widgets are: - Display Widget: shows values coming from your Arduino (i.e. Temperature). It can show numbers with 0,1,2,3 decimal digits or rolling text - LED Widget: shows a LED that can be turned on and off through digital values from Arduino - Switch Widget: sets a digital value to Arduino - Switch & LED Widget: a combination of the two previous widgets to save space when they are used together with the same variable - Push Button Widget: temporarily sets a digital value to Arduino - Knob Widget: sets a non-digital value to Arduino - SD Widget: shows the list of files in the root of SD Card and selecting a file it shows the content - Graph Widget: graphs values in (almost) real time coming from your Arduino (e.g. instantaneous temperature) - Logged Data Graph Widget: graphs up to 5 values logged onto the SD Card attached to Arduino. Libraries have helping functions to log data onto the SD Card - Alarm Widget: configures an alarm on the Arduino board which is then fired at the desired time. The alarm is fired even if the iOS device is not connected and retained across power off - power on cycles - Command Widget: allows to send a command (text message) to Arduino once the yellow button is tapped. You can add more Command Widgets to send different commands - Rover Controller Widget: allows driving a rover robot just rotating the device - Sound Alarm Widget: sounds an alarm each time the associated condition is verified - Threshold Widget: allows setting a threshold to the Arduino board (e.g. the room temperature under which the board has to start an heater) - Console Widget: helps the user to debug the Arduino code, receiving and displaying debugging messages Other widgets are available, please see support site. Each widget is associated with a name and a variable (i.e. name: Temperature, variable: T). The variable is either written or read by the sketch running on the board allowing the iOS app receiving information from Arduino or controlling it. The app can be easily connected to more boards, each page of widgets can connects to a different board at the same time. User can easily manage different lists of widgets and switch among them in order to control different projects. Any widget list can be shared between own devices via iCloud and/or other users via an email message. Many Arduino libraries are available to easily integrate your own projects with Arduino Manager. Libraries, related documentation, demo sketches and a video tutorial are available for free from my site. Available In-App purchases: - Code Generator: allows to generate the communication infrastructure between the Arduino board and iOS device and the code for each chosen widget in order to simplify the programming effort on Arduino board. - PIN Code Generator: allows the user to associate a pin to each Widget and generate the code to manage that pin. In most cases this avoid writing any code - Voice Commands: You can now control most of the AM features by mean of voice commands (in English only). It also unlocks Voice Commands Widget Continuous use of background location can decrease battery life.

Screenshots

Arduino Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EE ToolKit PRO for iPad at 86% against Arduino Manager's 43%. EE ToolKit PRO for iPad also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Arduino Manager's advantage is price ($7.99 vs $9.99) and device support (4 vs 1). On update cadence and ads 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

EE ToolKit PRO for iPad costs $9.99 and Arduino Manager $7.99 up front. Arduino Manager sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. EE ToolKit PRO for iPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EE ToolKit PRO for iPad holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EE ToolKit PRO for iPad has 81 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of EE ToolKit PRO for iPad's written reviews are positive against 43% of Arduino Manager's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EE ToolKit PRO for iPad ships an update every 3 months, Arduino Manager every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
EE ToolKit PRO for iPad versus Arduino Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEE ToolKit PRO for iPadArduino Manager
Price$9.99$7.99 — better
Rating4.8 (81 ratings) — better2.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews86.2% of reviews — better43.2% of reviews
Number of ratings81 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size289 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas GruberFabrizio Boco

Customer experience

EE ToolKit PRO for iPad

All ratings79 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews109 reviews
Positive86.2%
Neutral3.7%
Negative10.1%

Arduino Manager

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive43.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative52.3%

Bugs and requests

EE ToolKit PRO for iPad

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • BJT icon for 2N3904 exists but component is missing
  • iPad version is exactly the same as iPhone/iPad Pro Universal version
  • No option to go back to menu page after selecting a category
  • Adjusting capacitor affects inductor circuit calculation
  • PD resistors are transposed
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  • Resistors for adjustable regulator calculator are transposed
  • Resistor/inductor impedance calculator does not work
  • Some bugs make certain circuits not function properly

Requested features

14 requests
  • Add BJT 2N3904 and other low noise general purpose parts
  • Add wiring for On On On switch
  • Add USB-C connector pin-outs
  • Improve resistor divider tool to recommend resistor values
  • Add vacuum tube amplifier information
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  • Add Field and waves information
  • Add transformer, inductor, and electromagnetism category
  • Include audio applications of the 555 timer
  • Add more reference circuits (active filters, op-amp, SMPS)
  • Add resistor ladder calculator
  • Add 4000 series ICs
  • Add transformer section with power factor calculations
  • Improve UI design and layout
  • Add dark mode option

Arduino Manager

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

EE ToolKit PRO for iPad

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Arduino Manager

One-time10
  • Controlling an LEDFree
  • IntroductionFree
  • 00 IntroductionFree
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  • Controlling a Relay$1.99
  • Measuring temperature$1.99
  • Thermistor Temperature Measurement$1.99
  • Peltier Control via Thermostat$1.99
  • Code Generator$6.99
  • PIN Code Generator$6.99
  • Voice Commands$6.99

Questions

Is EE ToolKit PRO for iPad free?
EE ToolKit PRO for iPad costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arduino Manager free?
Arduino Manager costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EE ToolKit PRO for iPad or Arduino Manager?
EE ToolKit PRO for iPad is rated higher. EE ToolKit PRO for iPad averages 4.8 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while Arduino Manager averages 2.3 from 4 ratings.
Do EE ToolKit PRO for iPad or Arduino Manager have ads?
Neither EE ToolKit PRO for iPad nor Arduino Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EE ToolKit PRO for iPad or Arduino Manager?
EE ToolKit PRO for iPad ships an update every 3 months, and Arduino Manager every 2 months. Most recently, EE ToolKit PRO for iPad was updated on November 6, 2026 and Arduino Manager on November 6, 2026.

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