Comparison

Arduino Manager vs Electrical Schematics

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

Head to head
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
Read full description

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.

About

Electrical Schematics

Features
Read full description

Design electrical diagrams—single-line, multi-line, circuits, power, control, and signaling—quickly, easily, and precisely. Features an intuitive drag-and-drop editor for electrical installations, machines, mechanisms, or devices. Whether you're an electrician, electrical engineer, technician, student, or hobbyist, this app lets you create accurate circuit diagrams without the complexity of traditional CAD software. You simply select a symbol from the built-in library, drag it onto the workspace, and place it wherever you need it. In just a few minutes, you can create easy-to-understand diagrams for projects, documentation, or training. WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE (Standard License) • Full Editor: Access all library symbols with no restrictions and customize line colors • Ad-Free: Enjoy a clean, uninterrupted workflow • Unlimited Export: Export and share your designs in high quality as a file, image, or PDF • Project Management: Keep up to 2 editable diagrams on your device at the same time (simply export your project to PDF and start a new one whenever you need) PRO MODULE (In-App Purchase) • Unlimited Storage: Save as many diagrams on your device as your storage space allows • Advanced Features: Import one diagram into another to build complex schematics • Multi-Device: Open and edit projects created on other devices WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Intuitive drag-and-drop editor • More than 400 industry-standard electrical symbols • Create single-line diagrams and electrical installation layouts • Move, align, and organize components with ease • Produce clean, easy-to-read designs ready to share • Perfect for planning, documentation, education, and troubleshooting • Lightweight, fast, and easy to use • Export to CAD DXF (pay-per-use) IDEAL FOR • Electricians • Electrical engineers • Technicians • Students and teachers • Electrical contractors • Training centers EXTENSIVE SYMBOL LIBRARY Includes over 400 symbols compliant with IEC and ANSI standards: • Switches, disconnectors, circuit breakers, RCBOs, and RCDs • Contactors, relays, overload protection, and interlocks • Push buttons, limit switches, sensors, and control devices • Transformers, autotransformers, converters, and power inverters • Motors, generators, batteries, and power supplies • Resistors, capacitors, inductors, reactors, and potentiometers • Diodes, TRIACs, transistors, photovoltaic components, and LEDs • Meters, timers, lamps, connectors, socket outlets, and terminals • Grounding, conductors, junctions, wiring configurations, and much more Whether you're planning an electrical installation, documenting a project, creating educational material, or sketching a circuit, this app provides a fast and reliable way to produce accurate, high-quality drawings. Download *ElectricalCanvas* today and start creating electrical schematics with speed, precision, and confidence.

Screenshots

Arduino Manager4 screens
Electrical Schematics3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Electrical Schematics at every 4 days against Arduino Manager's every 2 months. Electrical Schematics also leads on price ($2.99 vs $7.99) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Arduino Manager's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On ads and in-app purchases 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

Arduino Manager costs $7.99 and Electrical Schematics $2.99 up front. Arduino Manager sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Electrical Schematics sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arduino Manager ships an update every 2 months, Electrical Schematics every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Arduino Manager versus Electrical Schematics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArduino ManagerElectrical Schematics
Price$7.99$2.99 — better
Rating2.3 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFabrizio BocoAngel Martinez

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Arduino Manager

One-time10
  • Controlling an LEDFree
  • IntroductionFree
  • 00 IntroductionFree
Show 7 more
  • 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
2 purchases

Electrical Schematics

One-time2
  • Convert to DXF$0.49
  • Save multiple schematics$5.99

Questions

Is Arduino Manager free?
Arduino Manager costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Electrical Schematics free?
Electrical Schematics costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Arduino Manager or Electrical Schematics have ads?
Neither Arduino Manager nor Electrical Schematics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arduino Manager or Electrical Schematics?
Arduino Manager ships an update every 2 months, and Electrical Schematics every 4 days. Most recently, Arduino Manager was updated on November 6, 2026 and Electrical Schematics on November 8, 2026.

Other comparisons