DMX Engineering Cloud vs PCBmaker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
DMX Engineering Cloud
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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 ā 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 ā 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.
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: 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.
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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.
DMX Engineering Cloud ships an update every 9 days, PCBmaker every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | DMX Engineering Cloud | PCBmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 8 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jim Rhodes | BARTOSZ TERLECKI |
In-app purchases
DMX Engineering Cloud
No in-app purchases
PCBmaker
- PCBmaker PRO Monthly$6.991 Month
- PCBmaker PRO Yearly$49.991 Year
Questions
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