Comparison

DMX Engineering Cloud vs PCBmaker

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

Head to head
About

DMX Engineering Cloud

Features
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DMX Engineering is the companion app for DMX Engineering lighting products: casNEO LED controller, Omnibridge data bridge, and the DMX SuperMUX DMX multiplexer. • Finds your controllers on Wi-Fi automatically, or add them by IP address. • See what each unit is playing at a glance. • Open each controller's full web interface right inside the app. • Update firmware over the air — releases are saved on your phone, so an update works on a controller's own Wi-Fi with no internet. • Save your favourite looks and complete unit setups to your private DMX Engineering Cloud, and restore them to any unit — across phones. An account is optional: discover and manage units on your local network without signing in. The cloud library uses a free DMX Engineering Cloud account tied to your email. We never sell or share your data.

About

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

DMX Engineering Cloud3 screens
PCBmaker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DMX Engineering Cloud at none against PCBmaker's 2. DMX Engineering Cloud also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DMX Engineering Cloud ships an update every 9 days, PCBmaker every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
DMX Engineering Cloud versus PCBmaker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDMX Engineering CloudPCBmaker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJim RhodesBARTOSZ TERLECKI

In-app purchases

None

DMX Engineering Cloud

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PCBmaker

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

Questions

Is DMX Engineering Cloud free?
DMX Engineering Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PCBmaker free?
PCBmaker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DMX Engineering Cloud or PCBmaker have ads?
Neither DMX Engineering Cloud nor PCBmaker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DMX Engineering Cloud or PCBmaker?
DMX Engineering Cloud ships an update every 9 days, and PCBmaker every 8 days. Most recently, DMX Engineering Cloud was updated on October 31, 2026 and PCBmaker on October 31, 2026.

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