# Arduino Pocket Reference vs RoboArm

The clearest difference is rating: RoboArm at 5.0 against Arduino Pocket Reference's 2.5. RoboArm also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Arduino Pocket Reference's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arduino Pocket Reference sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RoboArm asks for nothing beyond the download.

RoboArm holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arduino Pocket Reference has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arduino Pocket Reference | RoboArm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arduino-pocket-reference/id969849288/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roboarm/id1568905242/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 11.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 78 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vipin Nair](https://appshunter.io/developer/841810400) | [Igor Erostenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568905244) |

## What reviewers say

### Arduino Pocket Reference

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arduino-pocket-reference/id969849288)

This app provides a comprehensive reference for Arduino programming, covering core libraries, syntax, operators, and various hardware shields. It includes examples for common functionalities like mouse control, GSM communication, and LCD displays, making it a valuable tool for makers and developers.

**Highlights:** Arduino core libraries list, Mouse and Keyboard control examples, GSM communication examples, LiquidCrystal library functions, Syntax, operators, and data types, Various Arduino board guides, IO and math functions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertisements | $0.99 | one-time |


### RoboArm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roboarm/id1568905242)

Control a DIY robotic arm built from a construction kit. This educational app is designed for children aged 10 and up, as well as adults, to interact with their assembled robotic creations.

**Highlights:** Robotic arm control, DIY construction kit integration, Educational for ages 10+, Arduino-based technology, Interactive learning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arduino Pocket Reference free?

Arduino Pocket Reference is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RoboArm free?

RoboArm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Arduino Pocket Reference or RoboArm?

RoboArm is rated higher. Arduino Pocket Reference averages 2.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while RoboArm averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Arduino Pocket Reference or RoboArm have ads?

Arduino Pocket Reference shows ads; RoboArm does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*