Gerber Viewer vs Hetz Hetz
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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 โ Perfect for quick project checks and short-term manufacturing reviews. Monthly Subscription: $4.99 / month โ Ideal for active hardware developers and engineering students. Yearly Subscription: $19.99 / year โ 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
Hetz Hetz
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Hetzner management, no browser needed One clear place for Cloud, Robot, storage, and SSH on iPhone and iPad. Fast access to daily infrastructure work, live status, prices, activity, and important server actions. Cloud products - Cloud Servers - Load Balancers - Volumes - Firewalls and firewall rules - Networks - DNS zones and records - Storage Boxes - Object Storage with S3 Cloud server tools - Creation of one or up to 10 servers with current net pricing - Server type search with cost-optimized, regular, and general-purpose plans - Power, restart, rebuild, rescue, and reset controls - CPU, disk, and network metrics - Activity history and running action progress - Snapshot creation, rename, protection, restore, and deletion - Backups, networks, Firewalls, Volumes, Primary IPs, Floating IPs, and placement groups - Built-in VNC console plus copyable URL and password - Traffic, IP details, labels, hardware, and current net prices - Attached resource review before server deletion Dedicated server tools - Dedicated Server management through the Robot API - Server Market offers and server orders - Order transactions and ready-server links - IPs, subnets, and Failover IPs - Robot Firewalls and vSwitches Storage and SSH Storage Box browsing with WebDAV and Object Storage buckets with S3. Folder navigation, file and object details, and transfer management in one Storage tab. Saved SSH hosts, password and private key access, host fingerprint checks, multiple live sessions, fast session switching, and tmux support for sessions that should stay alive. Multiple Hetzner accounts Clear account names for Cloud, Object Storage, and Robot credentials. Account search, product counts, and quick project switching without mixed credentials. Keys stay on the device Local iOS Keychain storage for API tokens, S3 keys, Robot credentials, SSH passwords, and private keys. Direct requests to the configured Hetzner services. Hetz Hetz Pro - More than one Hetzner account - SSH host setup and native terminal access - Storage browser access across accounts Independent app Hetz Hetz is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Hetzner. A valid Hetzner account and the matching API credentials are required. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Gerber Viewer at 12.0 against Hetz Hetz's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Gerber Viewer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Hetz Hetz sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Gerber Viewer | Hetz Hetz |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CODIGITAL SOLUTIONS | Geekme |
In-app purchases
Gerber Viewer
- Pro Access$2.997 Days
- Pro Access$4.991 Month
- Pro Access$19.991 Year
Hetz Hetz
- PRO$3.991 Month
- Pro$39.991 Year
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