# Airconsole QuickStart vs Bluetooth Serial Connect

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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Airconsole QuickStart | Bluetooth Serial Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airconsole-quickstart/id1029731960/reviews) | **[3.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-serial-connect/id6449396821/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 2 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Amix Capital Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/412067946) | [Henry Abrahamsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544660671) |

## What reviewers say

### Airconsole QuickStart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airconsole-quickstart/id1029731960)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bluetooth Serial Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-serial-connect/id6449396821)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*