Comparison

Carvera Community Controller vs CyberBrick

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

Head to head
About

Carvera Community Controller

Features
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This app is a community-developed CNC controller designed for machines that support G-Code. It allows you to connect your iPad directly to your CNC and manage your projects in an intuitive, touch-friendly environment. With this controller you can: • Send and monitor G-Code commands in real time • Start, pause, and stop jobs directly from your iPad • View progress and status updates while your CNC is running Because the app is based on an open-source project, it is not tied to any specific CNC manufacturer. Whether you’re using a desktop CNC, a professional workshop machine, or a DIY build, as long as your system is G-Code compatible, this controller can help you operate it more conveniently. This software is maintained by the community and is distributed as open source. You can find the source code, contribute, or learn more about its development at https://github.com/Carvera-Community/Carvera_Controller Please note: this is not official software from any CNC vendor. It is a community-driven project built to make CNC control more accessible on mobile devices.

About

CyberBrick

Control and configure microcontroller projects wirelessly via Bluetooth. Browse, download, and load projects directly from your smartphone. Preview assembly instructions and control configurations before implementation.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth microcontroller connection
  • Remote project loading
  • Control configuration preview
  • Assembly instruction preview
  • Project browsing and downloading
Features
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- Preview items in the project, such as control configuration, assembly instructions, and more - Connecting to microcontroller units via Bluetooth - Remotely loading downloaded projects into the microcontroller Users can browse, download, load and configure these projects with their smartphone, wirelessly connected to the CyberBrick microcontrollers via Bluetooth.

Screenshots

Carvera Community Controller2 screens
CyberBrick3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CyberBrick at 15.0 against Carvera Community Controller's 17.6. On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Carvera Community Controller ships an update every 3 months, CyberBrick every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Carvera Community Controller versus CyberBrick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCarvera Community ControllerCyberBrick
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.6 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—37.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarvera Community上海轮廓科技有限公司

In-app purchases

None

Carvera Community Controller

No in-app purchases

None

CyberBrick

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Carvera Community Controller free?
Carvera Community Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CyberBrick free?
CyberBrick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Carvera Community Controller or CyberBrick have ads?
Neither Carvera Community Controller nor CyberBrick shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Carvera Community Controller or CyberBrick?
Carvera Community Controller ships an update every 3 months, and CyberBrick every 2 months. Most recently, Carvera Community Controller was updated on November 8, 2026 and CyberBrick on November 8, 2026.

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