# Arduino Pocket Reference vs Workshop for Raspberry Pi

The clearest difference is rating: Arduino Pocket Reference at 2.4 against Workshop for Raspberry Pi's 1.0. Arduino Pocket Reference also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 19 months) and ratings volume (17 vs 1). Workshop for Raspberry Pi's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arduino Pocket Reference sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Workshop for Raspberry Pi sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Arduino Pocket Reference holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arduino Pocket Reference has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Arduino Pocket Reference ships an update every 5 months, Workshop for Raspberry Pi every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arduino Pocket Reference | Workshop for Raspberry Pi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arduino-pocket-reference/id969849288/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workshop-for-raspberry-pi/id1641041225/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 12.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 78 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vipin Nair](https://appshunter.io/developer/841810400) | [Siu Yuen Ho](https://appshunter.io/developer/814088527) |

## 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 |


### Workshop for Raspberry Pi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workshop-for-raspberry-pi/id1641041225)

Explore a variety of demo projects for Raspberry Pi, covering displays, sensors, home automation, and IoT. Ideal for makers, electronics enthusiasts, and engineering students looking to learn and experiment with hardware.

**Highlights:** Display projects (LCM, OLED, TFT), Sensor projects (temperature, humidity), Home automation (WiFi, Bluetooth, LoRa), IoT projects (post sensor data), Collection of demo projects, Suitable for makers and students

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TFT 220x176 | $1.99 | one-time |
| dht11 sensor | $1.99 | one-time |
| 18b20 sensor | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rotary encoder | $1.99 | one-time |
| ADC ADS1115 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Automation using browser | $1.99 | one-time |
| Automation using LoRa | $1.99 | one-time |
| Environment sensor IoT | $3.99 | one-time |
| Automation using bluetooth | $3.99 | one-time |
| Automation using bluetooth LE | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arduino Pocket Reference free?

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

### Is Workshop for Raspberry Pi free?

Workshop for Raspberry Pi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Arduino Pocket Reference or Workshop for Raspberry Pi?

Arduino Pocket Reference is rated higher. Arduino Pocket Reference averages 2.4 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Workshop for Raspberry Pi averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Arduino Pocket Reference or Workshop for Raspberry Pi have ads?

Arduino Pocket Reference shows ads; Workshop for Raspberry Pi does not.

### Which is updated more often, Arduino Pocket Reference or Workshop for Raspberry Pi?

Arduino Pocket Reference ships an update every 5 months, and Workshop for Raspberry Pi every 19 months. Most recently, Arduino Pocket Reference was updated on June 2, 2026 and Workshop for Raspberry Pi on September 24, 2026.

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