Cortex 5.0 vs Filter Calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cortex 5.0
This app provides a drag-and-drop interface for programming robotics kits, generating Arduino code. It allows users to build and program robots that interact with their environment using sensors and various building systems. The user-friendly, game-like environment is ideal for learning programming and Arduino coding.
- Drag-and-drop programming interface
- Generates Arduino code
- Supports multiple building systems (fischertechnik, LEGO, K'NEX, VEX)
- Robot interaction with sensors
- Game-like learning environment
- iPad compatible
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The PCS Edventures Cortex is a drag-and-drop robotics programming environment that generates Arduino code for PCS Brain robotics kits or robot kits of your own design. Using the PCS Brain you can build robots that interact with their environment using sensors and move around using a variety of building systems including fischertechnik(r), LEGO(r), K'NEX, VEX, and others. You can even bolt it on to your R/C car and teach it to follow you like a dog! The rich, game-like programming interface is a great tool for learning how to program in a friendly environment, provides tools for learning Arduino coding, and it works on iPad!
Filter Calculator
Design various types of electronic filters, including RC, RL, RLC, and passive crossovers, with customizable orders and alignments. Instantly obtain component values and Bode insights for lab, classroom, or audio projects. Ideal for engineers, hobbyists, and students.
- Design RC, RL, and RLC filters (2nd-7th order)
- Butterworth & Chebyshev alignments
- Passive crossover calculations
- Twin-T notch filter design
- Instant component values
- Bode insights
- Offline-friendly dark mode UI
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Design RC, RL, and RLC filters (2nd–7th order) with Butterworth & Chebyshev alignments, passive crossovers, RLC band-pass/reject, and Twin-T notch—enter specs to instantly get component values and quick Bode insights in a clean, offline-friendly, dark-mode UI for lab, classroom, and audio/embedded work. What you can design: -RC & RL filters: low-pass / high-pass, 2nd–7th order -RLC filters: band-pass & band-reject (notch) -Butterworth: maximally flat magnitude -Chebyshev: ripple-tuned sharpness -Twin-T notch: precise mains or tone suppression -Passive crossovers: 2-way/3-way starter calculations Built for engineers, hobbyist and students, it turns specs into trustworthy parts fast—so you can prototype smarter, learn by tweaking, and move from idea to BOM with confidence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cortex 5.0 at none against Filter Calculator's 1. Cortex 5.0 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Filter Calculator's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 20 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Filter Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cortex 5.0 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cortex 5.0 ships an update every 20 months, Filter Calculator every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cortex 5.0 | Filter Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PCS Edventures! | Anas Abubakar |
Customer experience
Cortex 5.0
Filter Calculator
In-app purchases
Cortex 5.0
No in-app purchases
Filter Calculator
- Upgrade to Pro$2.99
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