Comparison

Flyback Transformer Designer vs PCB Studio Maker

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

Head to head
About

Flyback Transformer Designer

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Flyback Transformer Designer turns your flyback power supply spec into a complete transformer design — core, gap, turns, wire gauge, and loss breakdown — all computed locally on your device, no internet required. Built for power-electronics engineers who need more than a spreadsheet. Covers all four operating modes: DCM, BCM, QR, and CCM. Supports multi-output secondaries with independent winding design, not a simplified single-output approximation. Three steps to a finished design: 1. Enter your spec — Vin range, output voltages, power, frequency, and design constraints. 2. Review the top 5 core candidates — gap, Lm, winding layout, wire selection, copper/core losses, and temperature-rise estimates; switch the ranking between balanced, high-reliability, or lowest-loss. 3. Export a professional summary report (PDF or JSON). Why you'll like it: - Full core × turns × wire-gauge iteration with built-in AP pre-screening — no more flipping through datasheets by hand. - Optional B_max design ceiling — leave it blank and the engine guards against saturation automatically using the material's Bsat×70% margin, so an overly conservative guess won't rule out viable designs; set your own ceiling anytime for an extra constraint. - Built-in ferrite core library (EE, RM, PQ, ETD, etc.) plus My Database for your own materials, cores, and bobbins. - Parameter sweep — explore f_sw, load, and Vin sensitivity curves before you wind a single turn. - 100% local computation; your data never leaves your device. - Native support for iPhone, iPad, and Mac (Apple silicon); switch between Chinese and English. 3-day full-feature trial from first launch — you are not charged when it ends. After the trial, a one-time App Store purchase unlocks steps 2–3, My Database editing, and export. This is not a subscription and does not auto-renew. Existing annual subscriptions remain valid until they expire. Privacy Policy: https://tobebetter2026.github.io/Public-documents-Flyback-Transformer-Designer/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ (Apple Standard EULA)

About

PCB Studio Maker

Features
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PCB Studio Maker is a modern PCB design workspace built for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Create electronic projects from schematic to finished board using a clean, focused interface designed for fast prototyping, learning and real-world hardware development. Start with your schematic, organize components and nets, sync your design with the PCB layout, route tracks, inspect connections and preview your board in 3D before preparing it for manufacturing. KEY FEATURES • Schematic Design Create and organize electronic circuits with components, pins, nets and footprints. • PCB Layout Editor Place components, route copper tracks, add vias, inspect layers and refine your board layout. • Component Library Browse common resistors, capacitors, LEDs, connectors, ICs, MOSFETs, drivers, regulators and other electronic components. • 3D Board Preview Visualize your PCB and component placement in an interactive 3D view. • Design Rule Checks Review warnings, connectivity issues and potential design problems before manufacturing. • Manufacturing Preparation Review board layers, footprints, routing and fabrication requirements before export. • Export Tools Prepare manufacturing packages, board previews, parts lists, project files and other useful design outputs. • Multi-Device Workflow Use PCB Studio Maker on Mac, iPhone and iPad and continue designing wherever you work. PCB Studio Maker is useful for: • Electronics students • Makers and hobbyists • Embedded developers • Robotics projects • IoT development • Prototype electronics • PCB experimentation • Hardware engineers Whether you are building a simple prototype, motor controller, sensor board, embedded system or custom electronics project, PCB Studio Maker gives you the tools to move from idea to physical board in one streamlined workspace. Design. Route. Preview. Manufacture. Build your next PCB with PCB Studio Maker. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ The app uses Apple's Standard Licensed Application End User License Agreement.

Screenshots

Flyback Transformer Designer4 screens
PCB Studio Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PCB Studio Maker at every 3 days against Flyback Transformer Designer's every 2 months. Flyback Transformer Designer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Flyback Transformer Designer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year and PCB Studio Maker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flyback Transformer Designer ships an update every 2 months, PCB Studio Maker every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Flyback Transformer Designer versus PCB Studio Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlyback Transformer DesignerPCB Studio Maker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer建忠 徐Mirza Pasic

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Flyback Transformer Designer

Subscriptions1
  • Annual subscription14 Days trial$29.991 Year
1 purchases

PCB Studio Maker

Subscriptions1
  • PCB Studio Pro$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Flyback Transformer Designer free?
Flyback Transformer Designer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PCB Studio Maker free?
PCB Studio Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Flyback Transformer Designer or PCB Studio Maker have ads?
Neither Flyback Transformer Designer nor PCB Studio Maker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flyback Transformer Designer or PCB Studio Maker?
Flyback Transformer Designer ships an update every 2 months, and PCB Studio Maker every 3 days. Most recently, Flyback Transformer Designer was updated on October 10, 2026 and PCB Studio Maker on October 13, 2026.

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