Cadence vs Gerber Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Cadence
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Cadence is an iOS app dedicated to managing your subscription expenses. Itβs perfect for keeping track of app memberships, cloud services, software utilities, streaming platforms, games, education, and other recurring fixed costs. For each subscription, you can log the amount, currency, billing cycle, renewal date, category, payment method, and reminder preferences. Cadence organizes this information into a clean monthly overview, letting you know exactly how much you need to pay this month, when your next charge will happen, and which subscriptions are eating up your budget. [Key Features] β’ Subscription Management: Easily add, edit, or delete recurring items. β’ Multi-Currency Support: Convert and view expenses across CNY, USD, EUR, JPY, KRW, and more. β’ Renewal Reminders: Get notified before you get charged to avoid unwanted automatic renewals. β’ Category Management: Group and view spending by Streaming, Music, AI Tools, Productivity, Cloud Storage, and more. β’ Payment Methods: Keep track of how you pay to easily verify bank or card statements. β’ Home Screen Widgets: Quickly glance at upcoming charges and fixed expenses. β’ Pro Analytics: Access category breakdowns, monthly trends, renewal calendars, and expense forecasting. β’ Pro iCloud Sync: Keep your subscription data in sync across all your Apple devices. β’ Import & Export: Back up and restore your subscription configurations via JSON files. By default, Cadence stores your subscription data locally on your device. Once Pro iCloud Sync is enabled, your data is securely saved to your personal iCloud container for multi-device synchronization. Cadence requires no account registration and never uploads your subscription records to private servers. Cadence Pro is available as a one-time lifetime purchase. Unlock advanced features including deep analytics, expense forecasting, Home Screen & widget calendars, iCloud multi-device sync, and seamless data import/export.
Gerber Viewer
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The Ultimate Mobile PCB & Gerber File Inspector. Whether you are a hardware engineer, an electronics hobbyist, or a manufacturer, Gerber Viewer provides a desktop-grade experience for opening, inspecting, and verifying your printed circuit board designs directly on your iPhone or iPad. No need to wait until you are at your computer. Open both native CAD PCB layouts and manufacturing Gerber files instantly from your email, cloud storage, or local files. Key Features: Instant ZIP Archive Support: Simply open a .zip bundle of your design! The app automatically decompresses the archive and intelligently matches all layers for you. Advanced Layer Management: Toggle specific layers on and off effortlessly. Isolate copper traces, solder masks, silkscreen layers, and board outlines. Precise Measurement Tools: Check clearances, pad distances, and trace widths on the go with high-precision measurement tools. Smooth Render Engine: Built for speed. Experience fluid zooming, panning, and rendering of complex, high-density multi-layer boards without lag. Secure & Offline: Your designs are safe. All file rendering happens locally on your device, keeping your intellectual property completely secure and accessible offline. Comprehensive File Support: Our robust engine is designed to recognize and render all standard EDA exports automatically: Gerber Files (PCB Layer Artwork): General Gerber: .gbr, .ger Copper Layers: .gtl, .gbl, .cmp, .sol Silkscreen Layers: .gto, .gbo, .plc, .pls Soldermask Layers: .gts, .gbs, .stc, .sts, .st, .sb Board Outline / Keep-out: .gko, .gm1, .gm2, .gml, .profile, .outline, .cut, .out Layer Aliases: .top, .bottom, .bot, .ts, .bs Excellon Drill Files (CNC Holes): Supports: .drl, .txt, .xln, .tap, .drd, .drill, .pth, .npth Gerber ZIP Archives: Direct import of .zip files containing any of the Gerber and Drill files listed above with automatic layer matching! Premium Subscriptions & Plans: Unlock the full power of Gerber Viewer with our flexible premium plans designed to fit your production and engineering workflow. Choose the plan that best suits your needs: Weekly Subscription: $2.99 / week β Perfect for quick project checks and short-term manufacturing reviews. Monthly Subscription: $4.99 / month β Ideal for active hardware developers and engineering students. Yearly Subscription: $19.99 / year β Best value for professionals, offering full year-round access at a massive discount. Note: Payments will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID Account Settings at any time after purchase. Legal & Privacy: Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/gerber-terms/home Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/gerber-policies/home
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Gerber Viewer at 12.0 against Cadence's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Cadence sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Gerber Viewer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Cadence | Gerber Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 12.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | θ―΅ζ η° | CODIGITAL SOLUTIONS |
In-app purchases
Cadence
- Cadence Pro$1.99
Gerber Viewer
- Pro Access$2.997 Days
- Pro Access$4.991 Month
- Pro Access$19.991 Year
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