Bluetooth® Control vs Microchip Bluetooth Data
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bluetooth® Control
Easily program and control marine navigation lights wirelessly via Bluetooth. This app eliminates the need for a separate programmer, using only your mobile phone for setup and operation within a 50-meter range.
- Wireless programming and control
- 50-meter operating range
- No separate programmer needed
- Mobile phone operation
- Supports Carmanah/Sabik marine aids
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Sabik Bluetooth(R) Control offers easy-to-use programming and control of Carmanah / Sabik marine aids-to-navigation up to 50 meters. No separate programmer required; all you need is a mobile phone. This advanced app is available for iPhone 5 and above and requires Bluetooth(R) 4.0 Smart. A Sabik Bluetooth(R) enabled lantern and a LightGuard Monitor account are required to use the software. Please contact your local distributor or email support@sabik.com if you don't have an account yet.
Microchip Bluetooth Data
This utility app facilitates Bluetooth data transfer and device control for specific Microchip platforms. It supports BLE UART for text and file exchange, sensor interaction, Wi-Fi and Zigbee provisioning, and over-the-air firmware updates.
- BLE UART for text and file transfer
- Connect and control BLE sensors
- Provision Wi-Fi and Zigbee devices
- Scan and connect to BLE services
- Beacon ranging demonstration
- Over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates
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Microchip Bluetooth Data app is an integrated app platform that supports Bluetooth data features for different Microchip Bluetooth platforms. App Features included are as follows 1. BLE UART : To discover and connect LE device. And provide the advertising to be discovered and connected by other device. Transfer text typed in the app to connected device. Transfer text file data, send and receive across the device and phone. 2. BLE Sensor : Connect and control light and sensors like voltmeter etc. 3. BLE Provisioner : Provision Wifi peripheral devices and Zigbee using LE data exchange. 4. BLE Smart : Scan, connect and view Le services and characteristics. 5. Beacon Ranging: Demonstrate the capability of beacon accessory supporting. 6. BLE Connect: Scan, connect and perform with specific BLE services. 7. OTA DFU Scan, connect and perform OTA update Important Note: This app is fully functional only with specific Microchip Bluetooth platforms.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Bluetooth® Control at 5.0 against Microchip Bluetooth Data's 2.3. Microchip Bluetooth Data's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Bluetooth® Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.
Bluetooth® Control ships an update every 7 months, Microchip Bluetooth Data every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bluetooth® Control | Microchip Bluetooth Data |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 2.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 54.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SPX Aids to Navigation Oy | Microchip Technology Inc. |
In-app purchases
Bluetooth® Control
No in-app purchases
Microchip Bluetooth Data
No in-app purchases
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