# Breadpad vs Codex Claude

The clearest difference is rating: Codex Claude at 4.2 against Breadpad's 3.9. Codex Claude also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Breadpad's advantage is review sentiment (34% vs 22%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Breadpad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Codex Claude sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Codex Claude holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 157 and 61 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 34% of Breadpad's written reviews are positive against 22% of Codex Claude's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Breadpad ships an update fortnightly, Codex Claude every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Breadpad | Codex Claude |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breadpad-spice-simulator/id6443904179/reviews) | **[4.2 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codex-claude-website-builder/id6749557696/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **157** | 61 |
| Positive reviews | **34.2% of reviews** | 22.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#161** | #162 |
| Size | 60 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FreshBizOpps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506039373) | [Tetiana Oliinyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816320217) |

## What reviewers say

### Breadpad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breadpad-spice-simulator/id6443904179)

**Currently charting:** #161 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Design and simulate electronic circuits on an interactive digital breadboard. Analyze designs with virtual oscilloscopes and logic analyzers, and perform precise SPICE netlist simulations. Offers a free tier with core features and a premium subscription for advanced analysis and export.

**Highlights:** Interactive digital breadboard, SPICE netlist simulation, Virtual oscilloscope and logic analyzer, Extensive component library, Custom component creation, Circuit snapshotting, Cloud collaboration

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Breadpad Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Breadpad Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $139.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative breadboard simulation concept
- 🎓 Useful learning tool for electronics students
- 🔬 Advanced simulation features with oscilloscope
- ⚡ Responsive developer with frequent updates
- 🎨 Good visual design and layout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- ❌ Missing essential components (LEDs, buttons, switches)
- 🖱️ Poor UI/UX with unintuitive controls
- 🔍 Zoom limitations - can't see full breadboard
- 🚫 Cannot move or rotate components after placement

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or when creating new breadboard
- App crashes when placing components
- App crashes when using oscilloscope
- App crashes when adding capacitors
- Circuits don't save between sessions

**Requested features**

- LEDs and LED indicators
- Push buttons and switches
- 555 timer IC
- Comparators in chip library
- Op-amps and more analog components


### Codex Claude

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codex-claude-website-builder/id6749557696)

**Currently charting:** #162 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Instantly generate custom code for websites, apps, and scripts using AI. This tool provides tailored code suggestions for various platforms and programming languages, making it ideal for developers and builders of all levels.

**Highlights:** Instant custom code generation, AI-powered code suggestions, Supports frontend, backend, mobile, and APIs, Generates app features, UI components, and logic, Supports multiple programming languages and frameworks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vibely AI Plus | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Vibely AI Plus | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Breadpad free?

Breadpad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Codex Claude free?

Codex Claude is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Breadpad or Codex Claude?

Codex Claude is rated higher. Breadpad averages 3.9 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while Codex Claude averages 4.2 from 61 ratings.

### Do Breadpad or Codex Claude have ads?

Neither Breadpad nor Codex Claude shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Breadpad or Codex Claude?

Breadpad ships an update fortnightly, and Codex Claude every 8 days. Most recently, Breadpad was updated on September 23, 2026 and Codex Claude on September 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Breadpad or Codex Claude?

Breadpad currently peaks at #161 in the App Store charts, and Codex Claude at #162. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*