Comparison

ST Robotics vs PCBmaker

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

Head to head
About

ST Robotics

Features
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The ST Robotics App enables users to configure and operate various robotic kits and boards from STMicroelectronics, such as the STEVAL-ROBKIT1 robotics evaluation kit. This application facilitates the discovery, connection, and control of these robotic kits.

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PCBmaker

Features
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PCBmaker lets you design PCBs right on your iPhone: build a circuit from ready-made modules, route it automatically, then etch the board at home or order it from a factory. FREE FEATURES • Build circuits from ready-made modules: Arduino, ESP32, sensors, displays, motor drivers, voltage regulators and many more. • Connect pins automatically or by hand. • The Circuit Inspector (DRC) catches wiring mistakes. • The autorouter routes the traces for you. • Preview the board and the etching negative. • Export a 1:1 Print Negative (PDF) for home etching with toner transfer or a laser: top and bottom sides, mirroring, drill holes, outline, labels and laser kerf compensation. • Use starter projects with a parts list and an Arduino sketch. PCBmaker PRO, production exports: • Gerber ZIP ready to order from JLCPCB • KiCad netlist (.net) • JLCPCB BOM (CSV) Made for hobbyists, students and makers who solder their own boards and want to get from idea to working PCB fast. PCBmaker by Terlecki Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: [https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/]

Screenshots

ST Robotics4 screens
PCBmaker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ST Robotics at none against PCBmaker's 2. PCBmaker's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. PCBmaker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. ST Robotics asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ST Robotics ships an update every 3 months, PCBmaker every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
ST Robotics versus PCBmaker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterST RoboticsPCBmaker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSTMicroelectronicsBARTOSZ TERLECKI

In-app purchases

None

ST Robotics

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PCBmaker

Subscriptions2
  • PCBmaker PRO Monthly$6.991 Month
  • PCBmaker PRO Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is ST Robotics free?
ST Robotics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PCBmaker free?
PCBmaker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ST Robotics or PCBmaker have ads?
Neither ST Robotics nor PCBmaker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ST Robotics or PCBmaker?
ST Robotics ships an update every 3 months, and PCBmaker every 8 days. Most recently, ST Robotics was updated on October 25, 2026 and PCBmaker on October 31, 2026.

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