ST Robotics vs PCBmaker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ST Robotics
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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.
PCBmaker
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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/]
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | ST Robotics | PCBmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | STMicroelectronics | BARTOSZ TERLECKI |
In-app purchases
ST Robotics
No in-app purchases
PCBmaker
- PCBmaker PRO Monthly$6.991 Month
- PCBmaker PRO Yearly$49.991 Year









