Comparison

Airconsole QuickStart vs Bluetooth Serial Connect

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

Head to head
About

Airconsole QuickStart

This app simplifies the setup of a Wi-Fi adapter for connecting legacy serial devices to iOS devices. It uses Bluetooth to quickly configure network settings, serial ports, and remote access without requiring a shared IP network.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth Low Energy configuration
  • Out-of-band setup
  • No shared IP network required
  • Configure LAN IP, Gateway, DNS, Wi-Fi
  • Setup Serial Ports and Remote Access
  • Save and apply configurations
Features
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Airconsole is a Serial and Ethernet over WIFI adapter for iPad and iPhone. It allows for connecting legacy RS232 devices into your iOS device. This Airconsole QuickStart app speeds up the configuration of your Airconsole settings via Bluetooth Low Energy. Use the simple wizard interface to quickly discover, configure and deploy Airconsole and Airconsole TS devices without having to join to the same IP network as the Airconsole device. Read below for features - Quickly configure Airconsole devices via out of band Bluetooth Low Energy - No Need to join Airconsole-XX WIFI network or connect to same LAN to get up and running - Allows for most configuration tasks - setup LAN IP, Gateway, DNS, WIFI, Serial Ports and Remote Access - Save configuration from one Airconsole and Apply to another one later - Works with both Airconsole 2.0 and Airconsole TS To learn more about Airconsole adaptor see www.get-console.com

About

Bluetooth Serial Connect

Control your Arduino projects with your phone. Design custom interfaces with buttons, joysticks, and displays to send and receive data via Bluetooth low-energy modules. An integrated library simplifies the connection process.

Highlights
  • Customizable control boards
  • Button and joystick inputs
  • Display integration
  • Bluetooth low-energy module support
  • Arduino library for easy integration
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a custom control panel for Arduino and BLE projects, without building a dedicated iOS app. Bluetooth Serial Connect lets you design a board, connect to an HM-10-style Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) UART module, and exchange commands and live readouts with your hardware. The companion Bluetooth Serial Connect Arduino library makes it straightforward to read controls and update displays, indicators, and gauges in your sketch. DESIGN YOUR BOARD Place, move, resize, and customize nine component types: • Buttons with momentary, latch, and repeat behavior • Joysticks, sliders, toggles, and D-pads • Text displays, labels, indicators, and gauges Assign channel numbers that stay fixed when you rearrange controls. Fine-tune colors, labels, value ranges, board appearance, and haptic feedback. Undo and redo changes, duplicate and lock controls, snap them to the grid, and adjust their front-to-back order. START WITH TEMPLATES AND EXAMPLES Explore seven editable board templates for RC cars, robotic arms, menu remotes, sensor hubs, smart-home relays, and more. Companion Arduino sketches and protocol examples help you connect the app to your code. Follow the interactive walkthrough or try a board with simulated data—no hardware required. Import, export, share, and duplicate boards as your projects grow. CONNECT AND TROUBLESHOOT Scan for nearby BLE devices, follow clear connection progress, remember frequently used modules for quick reconnecting, and configure service and characteristic UUIDs. Use the timestamped two-way console to inspect sent and received messages or send console text while you troubleshoot. Setup guides, wiring help, complete examples, and the wire protocol reference are available at bluetooth.henhen1227.com. Bluetooth Serial Connect is designed for HM-10-style BLE modules. Other BLE UART hardware may work when its service and characteristic UUIDs match the app settings. HC-05 and HC-06 Bluetooth Classic modules are not supported. A compatible BLE module is required for live hardware control. FREE OR PRO Start with one board free. Add more by watching rewarded ads, or unlock Bluetooth Serial Pro with a one-time in-app purchase for unlimited boards and no ads. The free version may also show occasional ads after edits. Existing boards remain available to use. No app account is required. Board files stay on your device unless you choose to share them.

Screenshots

Airconsole QuickStart1 screens
Bluetooth Serial Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bluetooth Serial Connect at 3.7 against Airconsole QuickStart's 1.7. Airconsole QuickStart's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bluetooth Serial Connect holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 7 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Airconsole QuickStart ships an update every 3 months, Bluetooth Serial Connect every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and July 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Airconsole QuickStart versus Bluetooth Serial Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirconsole QuickStartBluetooth Serial Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (9 ratings)3.7 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmix Capital LimitedHenry Abrahamsen

Customer experience

Airconsole QuickStart

All ratings9 ratings
Positive11.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative77.8%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bluetooth Serial Connect

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral28.6%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Airconsole QuickStart

No in-app purchases

None

Bluetooth Serial Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Airconsole QuickStart free?
Airconsole QuickStart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bluetooth Serial Connect free?
Bluetooth Serial Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Airconsole QuickStart or Bluetooth Serial Connect?
Bluetooth Serial Connect is rated higher. Airconsole QuickStart averages 1.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Bluetooth Serial Connect averages 3.7 from 7 ratings.
Do Airconsole QuickStart or Bluetooth Serial Connect have ads?
Bluetooth Serial Connect shows ads; Airconsole QuickStart does not.
Which is updated more often, Airconsole QuickStart or Bluetooth Serial Connect?
Airconsole QuickStart ships an update every 3 months, and Bluetooth Serial Connect every 10 months. Most recently, Airconsole QuickStart was updated on September 19, 2026 and Bluetooth Serial Connect on July 21, 2026.

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