Comparison

Arduino Pocket Reference vs Arduino Programming Pro

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

Arduino Programming Pro

Master Arduino programming with over 200 practical lessons, circuit diagrams, and code examples. This app guides beginners and experienced users through electronics and project building in 14 languages. The Pro version offers advanced features for enhanced learning.

Highlights
  • 200+ practical lessons
  • Circuit diagrams and wiring guides
  • Ready-to-use code examples
  • Interactive quiz questions
  • Support for 14 languages
  • Full-text search (Pro version)
  • Favorites for saving topics (Pro version)
Features
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Learn Arduino programming from scratch with 200+ practical lessons, circuit diagrams, and ready-to-use code examples. For beginners, students, hobbyists, and engineers looking to learn Arduino from scratch or advance their skills — build real projects, understand electronics, and master Arduino. The app includes a wide collection of electronic components, analog and digital sensors, and external modules used with Arduino. Each topic includes: • Clear, detailed explanations of how components work • Step-by-step wiring instructions and circuit guidance • Integration steps with practical usage tips • Ready-to-use Arduino code examples • Interactive quiz questions Available in 14 Languages: • English, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese — study in your native language! The Pro version includes additional tools for faster learning and easier navigation: • Advanced lessons, circuit diagrams, and code samples • Full-text search across all Arduino lessons and components • Favorites to save and organize important topics The application provides detailed lessons and wiring guides for a wide range of hardware components commonly used with Arduino, including: • GPIO, buttons, LEDs • ADC, PWM • UART, I2C, SPI communication • Distance, motion, and infrared sensors • Temperature, humidity, and pressure sensors • Light, sound, gas, and touch sensors • LCD and OLED displays • Motors, relays, and actuators • Accelerometers and gyroscopes • Real-time clock modules These examples include wiring diagrams, explanations, and ready-to-use Arduino code. The built-in programming course covers essential C++ topics used in Arduino development: • Data types and variables • Operators and expressions • Control structures and loops • Arrays and strings • Functions and scope • Math and random functions • Bitwise operations • Preprocessor directives All lessons, component descriptions, and quizzes are regularly updated and expanded in every new app version. "Arduino" and all other mentioned trade names are trademarks of their respective owners. This app is an independent educational product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or associated with Arduino or any other company.

Screenshots

Arduino Pocket Reference4 screens
Arduino Programming Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Arduino Programming Pro at 71% against Arduino Pocket Reference's 12%. Arduino Programming Pro also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Arduino Pocket Reference's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and ratings volume (17 vs 5). On device support 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

Arduino Pocket Reference is free to download; Arduino Programming Pro costs $4.99 up front. Arduino Pocket Reference sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Arduino Programming Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arduino Programming Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Arduino Pocket Reference's written reviews are positive against 71% of Arduino Programming Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arduino Pocket Reference ships an update every 5 months, Arduino Programming Pro every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Arduino Pocket Reference versus Arduino Programming Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArduino Pocket ReferenceArduino Programming Pro
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating2.4 (17 ratings)4.6 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.0% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVipin NairALG Software Lab

Customer experience

Arduino Pocket Reference

All ratings17 ratings
Positive35.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative64.7%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive12.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative84.0%

Arduino Programming Pro

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Arduino Pocket Reference

One-time1
  • Remove Advertisements$0.99
None

Arduino Programming Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arduino Pocket Reference free?
Arduino Pocket Reference is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arduino Programming Pro free?
Arduino Programming Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Arduino Pocket Reference or Arduino Programming Pro?
Arduino Programming Pro is rated higher. Arduino Pocket Reference averages 2.4 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Arduino Programming Pro averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.
Do Arduino Pocket Reference or Arduino Programming Pro have ads?
Arduino Pocket Reference shows ads; Arduino Programming Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Arduino Pocket Reference or Arduino Programming Pro?
Arduino Pocket Reference ships an update every 5 months, and Arduino Programming Pro every 6 weeks. Most recently, Arduino Pocket Reference was updated on June 2, 2026 and Arduino Programming Pro on September 24, 2026.

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