Comparison

PIC Projects PRO vs Persimmon

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

Head to head
About

PIC Projects PRO

Features
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PIC Projects PRO is an app for those who are learning PIC Microcontroller programming. It contains useful PIC Microcontroller projects with PIC16F887, XC8 Compiler and MPLABX IDE. In addition, it contains Proteus simulation files. Mainly, the app contains the following projects: (1) TRIS Register GPIO Output
 (2) Button Input
 (3) 7 Segment One Digit 
(4) ADC - Analog To Digital Conversion
 (5) Internal EEPROM Read/Write
 (6) External Interrupt
 (7) Port Change Interrupt
 (8) Analog Comparator 
(9) Assembly Language Blinking 
(10) Timer 0 Overflow Interrupt
 (11) Watchdog Timer
 (12) Sleep Mode and How to Wakeup
 (13) HCSR-04 Ultrasonic Sensor Interfacing 
(14) 4 Digit 7 Segment (Multiplexing)
 (15) Timer 1 Oscillator Interrupt
 (16) Timer 1 Counter Interrupt
 (17) Timer 1 Overflow Interrupt 1 Second Delay
 (18) Timer 1 Gate Control
 (19) Mixing C and Assembly
 (20) Assembly Module Called From C File
 (21) Servo Motor Drive Simple Method 
(22) LCD HD44480U
 (23) LCD Custom Character
 (24) 4x4 Matrix Keypad 
(25) Timer 2 Timer Interrupt
 (26) Measuring Frequency Using Capture Mode
 (27) Compare Mode 
(28) DC Motor Forward, Reverse, Dynamic Brake
 (29) Stepper Motor
 (30) USART Transmitter - Serial Print on Virtual Terminal
 (31) USART Receiver
 (32) 74HC595 Shift Register
 (33) LM35 Temperature Sensor
 (34) LDR - Light Dependent Resistor
 (35) MPX4115 Pressure Sensor
 (36) MQ-2 Gas Sensor - Detecting Toxic Gas 
(37) Passive Infrared Motion Sensor
 (38) DAC R-2R Ladder DAC
 (39) Sawtooth Waveform Emission 
(40) Triangular Waveform Emission
 (41) Sine Wave Emission
 (42) CD4511 BCD to 7 Segment Driver IC with PIC16F887
 (43) CD4033 Johnson Counter 
(44) Two Way Traffic Light
 (45) Voltmeter Project 
(46) Current Meter Project
 (47) Ohm Meter Project
 (48) DS3231 RTC with PIC16F887
 (49) DHT11 Temperature and Humidity Sensor
 (50) Our PIC Development Board - Gerber File

About

Persimmon

This app simplifies complex scientific research papers from arXiv and SocArXiv using AI. It offers customizable summaries tailored to your expertise level and allows you to search, save, and get daily updates on new publications. You can also use it as a basic preprint browser without AI.

Highlights
  • AI-powered paper summaries
  • Customizable AI models and expertise levels
  • Search arXiv and SocArXiv
  • Save papers for offline access
  • Daily updates and notifications
  • Privacy-focused, no data collection
Features
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Welcome to Persimmon, the ultimate AI-assisted research exploration tool for iOS! In a world where scientific breakthroughs are accelerating faster than ever but many struggle to keep pace, Persimmon bridges the gap between cutting-edge research and everyday understanding. Designed for researchers, scientists, students, and anyone with a passion for discovery, the app transforms complex arXiv and SocArXiv paper abstracts into digestible, tailored insights using the language models of your choice. Whether you’re diving into machine learning, quantum computing, or macroeconomic trends, Persimmon makes research accessible, engaging, and available at your fingertips. Why Persimmon? The sheer volume of scientific research published today is staggering. Thousands of papers flood leading preprint servers like arXiv and SocArXiv each week, making it nearly impossible to stay informed without specialized knowledge. At the same time, scientific literacy is declining, with many people feeling disconnected from the innovations shaping our future. Persimmon tackles these challenges head-on by simplifying the process of exploring, understanding, and saving research papers – no PhD required! Key Features: - Customizable AI Summaries: Choose your preferred OpenAI-compatible language model (LLM) to generate summaries. Control costs and model preferences with your own API configurations. - Switch Between Providers: Seamlessly toggle between multiple LLM providers (e.g., OpenAI, Mistral, DeepSeek, Claude, custom models) using secure, on-device saved settings. - Tailored to Your Level: Set your expertise level (beginner, intermediate, or expert) for each topic to receive summaries that match your understanding. - arXiv & SocArXiv Search Made Easy: Find papers instantly with full-text search across arXiv and SocArXiv. Filter by categories to discover what interests you. - Offline Access: Save your favorite papers to read without an internet connection. - Daily Updates: Never miss a breakthrough! Get automatic notifications for the latest arXiv and SocArXiv papers in your chosen fields. - Privacy First: Persimmon respects your privacy. There’s no data collection, tracking, or analytics. - Breezy Performance: Built entirely in SwiftUI with minimal dependencies, Persimmon is snappy, intuitive, and optimized for iOS. - AI-Optional: Prefer raw data? Use Persimmon as a no-frills preprint browser. How It Works: 1. Set Your Interests: Select arXiv/SocArXiv categories or topics that fascinate you. 2. Choose Your AI Model: Configure your preferred LLM and expertise level to personalize summaries. 3. Explore & Save: Dive into abstracts, search papers, or save key findings for offline access. 4. Stay Informed: Get daily notifications to keep up with the latest advancements in your field. Privacy & Control: We believe knowledge should be private and empowering. Persimmon stores all configurations and preferences securely on your device – accounts are absolutely not required. Optional cloud syncing of preferences is available via Persimmon Cloud. Your exploration stays yours. Persimmon is completely free to use, with a setup time under 30 seconds. At best, it becomes your go-to tool for staying ahead of the curve. At worst, you’ve got a sleek, private browser for preprints. Either way, we’re excited to help you unlock the world of research. Join the movement to make science accessible to all. Download Persimmon now and start exploring the future of knowledge – one paper at a time.

Screenshots

PIC Projects PRO4 screens
Persimmon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Persimmon at Free against PIC Projects PRO's $2.99. PIC Projects PRO's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.1). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Persimmon is free to download; PIC Projects PRO costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
PIC Projects PRO versus Persimmon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPIC Projects PROPersimmon
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB23 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperZaw Win MyatMomenta Lab LLC

In-app purchases

None

PIC Projects PRO

No in-app purchases

None

Persimmon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PIC Projects PRO free?
PIC Projects PRO costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Persimmon free?
Persimmon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PIC Projects PRO or Persimmon have ads?
Neither PIC Projects PRO nor Persimmon shows ads.

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