Comparison

Arduino Pocket Reference vs Workshop for NodeMCU

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Arduino Pocket Reference

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
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Arduino is a tool for making computers that can sense and control more of the physical world than your desktop computer. It's an open-source physical computing platform based on a simple microcontroller board, and a development environment for writing software for the board. Our App have a list of Arduino core libraries. SOME OF THE APP CONTENTS INCLUDE Mouse ButtonMouseControl JoystickMouseControl Added Robot Library Compass JDisco Bot JHello User JInputs JLine Following JLogo JPicture Browser JRemote Control JRescue JRunaway Robot JWheel Calibration JoystickMouseControl Added GSM Library GSM Examples Make Voice Call Receive SMS Receive Voice Call Send SMS Web Client Web Server Xively Client String Xively Client GSM Tools Band Management. GSM Scan Networks. Pin Management. Test GPRS. Test Modem. Test Web Server. LiquidCrystal Library Autoscroll Blink Cursor Display Hello World Scroll Serial input SetCursor TextDirection Arduino Due Arduino Ethernet Shield Arduino Fio Programming Arduino Pro Mini Arduino Pro Arduino WiFI Shield Arduino Wireless Shield with the XBee 802.15.4 modules ArduinoBT Getting started with Arduino Esplora Guide to the Arduino Leonardo and Micro Guide to the Arduino Mini Guide to the Arduino Nano Guide to the LilyPad Arduino USB Guide to the LilyPad ArduinoEEPROM Library Ethernet library Firmata Library LiquidCrystal Library Mouse and Keyboard libraries SD Servo library Bridge Library EEPROM Library Software Serial Example Two Port Receive Software Serial Library Arithmetic Operators Bitwise Operators Boolean Operators Comparison Operators Compound Operators constants Control Structures Conversion Data Types Further Syntax Operators Pointer Access Operators Utilities Variable Scope & Qualifiers Advanced IO Analog IO Bits and Bytes Communication Digital IO Due & Zero only External Interrupts Interrupts Math Random Numbers Time Trigonometry AND MANY MORE.... Download and enjoy ! PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO RATE THE APP AND LEAVE YOUR VALUABLE COMMENTS.'

About

Workshop for NodeMCU

Features
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This app is based on NodeMCU (ESP8266 MCU) development board. All the codes provided are written in C. It is suitable for hobbyist or students. Features 1. Display projects * Character LCM 16x2 * Graphic LCD 84x48 * I2C OLED 96x64 * SPI OLED 96x64 2. Sensors Projects * 18b20 temperature sensor * DHT11 sensor * MPU6050 sensor * BMP180 pressure sensor * Pulse sensor 3. Automation projects * Automation using Wifi * Automation using Google assistant * Automation using iOS shortcuts app 4. IoT projects * Environment sensor IoT 5. Miscellaneous Projects * Rotary encoder Trademark All trade names mentioned in this app or the other documentation provided by this app are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holder. This app is not related or affiliated in any way these companies.

Screenshots

Arduino Pocket Reference4 screens
Workshop for NodeMCU3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Workshop for NodeMCU at none against Arduino Pocket Reference's shown. Arduino Pocket Reference's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 19 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arduino Pocket Reference ships an update every 5 months, Workshop for NodeMCU every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Arduino Pocket Reference versus Workshop for NodeMCU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArduino Pocket ReferenceWorkshop for NodeMCU
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews11.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 19 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVipin NairSiu Yuen Ho

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Arduino Pocket Reference

One-time1
  • Remove Advertisements$0.99
10 purchases

Workshop for NodeMCU

One-time10
  • 18b20 sensor$1.99
  • MPU6050 sensor$1.99
  • DHT11 sensor$1.99
Show 7 more
  • BMP180 pressure sensor$1.99
  • Pulse sensor$1.99
  • Rotary encoder$1.99
  • Automation using Wifi$3.99
  • Automation (Google assistant)$3.99
  • Automation (shortcuts app)$3.99
  • Environment sensor IoT$3.99

Questions

Is Arduino Pocket Reference free?
Arduino Pocket Reference is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Workshop for NodeMCU free?
Workshop for NodeMCU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Arduino Pocket Reference or Workshop for NodeMCU have ads?
Arduino Pocket Reference shows ads; Workshop for NodeMCU does not.
Which is updated more often, Arduino Pocket Reference or Workshop for NodeMCU?
Arduino Pocket Reference ships an update every 5 months, and Workshop for NodeMCU every 19 months. Most recently, Arduino Pocket Reference was updated on November 1, 2026 and Workshop for NodeMCU on November 3, 2026.

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