# Handy Bluetooth Arduino Controller — user reviews

> 12 indexed App Store user reviews of Handy Bluetooth Arduino Controller by Paul Shelley, rated 3.70/5 from 3 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handy-bluetooth-arduino-controller/id985786496/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handy-bluetooth-arduino-controller/id985786496.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 2 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 1

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Will not open on my iPhone12

*2023-02-27, version 1.1.3*

Not working on iPhone12 running iOS 16.3.1

### 1/5 — Does not detect hm10 devices

*2017-06-11*

Just says no devices detected.

### 4/5 — Pretty good for the price, free.

*2015-09-02, version 1.0.1*

Pros
- free
- easy to use
- nice looking

Cons
- does not detect taps on buttons, you really have to press and hold to get events to register.
- only supports stateless buttons
- no ability to get data out of a bean.

Conclusion
Works well enough, and is free so can't complain!

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2018-10-22, version 1.1.3*

Very simple and helps you get started on something you may have thought impossible .

### 5/5 — Simple Interface

*2016-04-05, version 1.1.1*

I'm impressed. This app continues to improve rapidly. It has a simple to use interface.

### 5/5 — Great learning tool

*2016-04-04, version 1.1.1*

I am new to Arduino and Bluetooth controlled devices but I want to make something that works with my iPod Touch. Not knowing where to start I found this app and it was really easy to get the LightBlue Bean working with my iPod and to learn the basics of wireless communication.

### 5/5 — Works great!

*2016-02-09, version 1.1*

Works great for my Arduino project

### 5/5 — Awesome little app to get my bean up quickly

*2015-12-06, version 1.0.3*

I've had some beans and haven't spent the time to completely program them, but with this app I can do a lot with extremely little effort! Really great for making my beans usable with minimal effort and impress people.

### 5/5 — Excellent!

*2015-11-06*

The app does what it says it will do!  The availability of an Arduino sketch to use as a test is a great help in learning how to programme the LightBlue Bean, and I hope will enable me to progress and write further sketches.  I also hope there will be updates to expand the versatility of the interface.  Thank you.

### 5/5 — Great Bean Accessory

*2015-08-30, version 1.0.1*

I have been playing with the Bean from Punch Through Design and recently heard about this app. It makes a great accessory to the bean and was quick and easy to get up and running. 

I would like to see additional controls like sliders and toggle switches. Maybe in a future version? :)

## Most praised reviews (2 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Best Bluetooth controller I've seen yet

*2015-08-19, version 1.0.1*

Great app, simple interface, so many possibilities. Perfect for my multi million dollar smart house. Now I can control all of my Bluetooth deceives wirelessly! Thanks for the great app!!!

### 5/5 — Well designed

*2015-07-21, version 1.0.0*

The design and functionality of this app are well done. It is clean and easy to understand. I was able to create a cool project with just my phone and Bluetooth arduino.

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