Comparison

Engineering AI vs PCBAtlas

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

Head to head
About

Engineering AI

Generate professional engineering calculations in a certified PDF format. Obtain official documentation for your projects directly from your device.

Highlights
  • Certified PDF calculations
  • Professional Engineer certification
  • Project documentation
  • Instant access to calculations
Features
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You can purchase a calculation in a PDF format certified by a Professional Engineer.

About

PCBAtlas

This app provides a local-first workspace for reviewing PCB designs on Apple devices. Import various design files, inspect layouts in 2D and 3D, organize revisions, and manage project data. It streamlines the review process for hardware teams and engineers.

Highlights
  • Import PCB design files (Gerber, ODB++, etc.)
  • 2D and 3D board review workspace
  • Organize board revisions
  • Project and schematic context browsing
  • Export PNG/PDF captures and source packages
Features
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Open and review PCB design and manufacturing files locally on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. PCBAtlas is a local-first PCB viewer and review workspace for hardware teams, PCB designers, firmware engineers, QA reviewers, and anyone who needs to inspect real board data away from a full EDA station. Import supported KiCad projects, schematics, board files, DSN, IPC-2581 XML, ODB++ archives or directories, and recognized manufacturing packages. Keep board revisions in managed PCB workspaces, inspect layouts in 2D, browse project and schematic context where available, and use board-level 3D when spatial context helps. What PCBAtlas helps with: - Open supported PCB design and manufacturing files without uploading them to a web viewer - Organize board revisions in a local library - Inspect dense boards with pan, zoom, layer controls, search, object details, and selection tools - Review project data, schematic context, statistics, and import status in Data views - Use board-level 3D for supported board sessions - Export PNG/PDF captures, original source packages, converted board outputs, and shareable handoff materials with PCBAtlas Plus The free tier lets you import and review boards with up to three PCB workspaces. PCBAtlas Plus is a one-time in-app purchase that unlocks unlimited workspaces, export, source delivery, converted outputs, and sharing workflows. PCBAtlas is built for review, inspection, QA, and delivery workflows.

Screenshots

Engineering AI4 screens
PCBAtlas4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PCBAtlas at Free against Engineering AI's $3.99. PCBAtlas also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On rating, ratings volume, 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

PCBAtlas is free to download; Engineering AI costs $3.99 up front. Engineering AI sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and PCBAtlas sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Engineering AI against 5.0 for PCBAtlas. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Engineering AI ships an update every 9 days, PCBAtlas every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Engineering AI versus PCBAtlas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEngineering AIPCBAtlas
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB122 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPretiosa CoinsShanghai Astroform Software Ltd.

Customer experience

Engineering AI

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PCBAtlas

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Engineering AI

One-time3
  • Load Report$49.99
  • Product Report - Single$99.99
  • Design Report$249.99
1 purchases

PCBAtlas

One-time1
  • Unlock Plus$24.99

Questions

Is Engineering AI free?
Engineering AI costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is PCBAtlas free?
PCBAtlas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Engineering AI or PCBAtlas?
Engineering AI and PCBAtlas are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Engineering AI or PCBAtlas have ads?
Neither Engineering AI nor PCBAtlas shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Engineering AI or PCBAtlas?
Engineering AI ships an update every 9 days, and PCBAtlas every 6 days. Most recently, Engineering AI was updated on September 15, 2026 and PCBAtlas on September 20, 2026.

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