Comparison

TecoGamePad vs BLE Joystick

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

Head to head
About

TecoGamePad

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a wireless gamepad for PC games. Connect your device and computer to the same local network to play supported titles.

Highlights
  • iPhone/iPad to gamepad
  • PC game controller
  • Local network connection
  • PICO PARK support
Features
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TecoGamePad change your iPhone or iPad turn to gamepad for the following PC game. - PICO PARK (http://picoparkgame.com) you need to connect your iPad IPhone and PC to the same local network.

About

BLE Joystick

Control connected hardware devices wirelessly using Bluetooth Low Energy. Supports iOS devices like iPhone and iPad, and specific BLE modules. Preview demos are available online.

Highlights
  • Wireless hardware control
  • Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) support
  • iOS device compatibility (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch)
  • Support for BLE-LINK and HM-10 modules
  • Demo videos available
Features
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# BLE Joystick Transform your iOS Device into a professional Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) device controller. BLE Joystick lets you connect to and control ESP32, Arduino, Raspberry Pi Pico W, nRF52, robots, RC cars, IoT projects, and other BLE-enabled hardware directly from your iOS device. Designed for inventors, engineers, students, and hobbyists, the BLE Joystick features a responsive dual-joystick gamepad interface with customizable buttons and real-time Bluetooth Low Energy communication. Features: • Scans and connects to nearby BLE devices • Directional control buttons • D-Pad (transmits custom character data via normal and long-press button presses) • 4 Action Buttons (transmits custom character data via normal and long-press button presses) • Real-time BLE data transmission • Adjustable update rate • Game-style dark user interface • Haptic feedback support • Low-latency communication • Compatible with ESP32, Arduino, Raspberry Pi Pico W, nRF52, and other BLE devices Use Cases: • ESP32 remote control • Arduino BLE controller • Robot controller • RC car controller • Tank controller • Servo controller • IoT device controller • DIY electronics projects • Home automation control • Educational BLE experiments Why BLE JOYSTICK? Unlike traditional Bluetooth controllers, BLE Joystick is optimized for modern low-power devices and embedded systems. It provides a simple and reliable way to transmit joystick and button data from your phone to microcontrollers and custom hardware. Access Permissions Bluetooth access is required to find, connect to, and communicate with nearby BLE devices. This app does not collect personal data and does not require a user account.

Screenshots

TecoGamePad2 screens
BLE Joystick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TecoGamePad at none against BLE Joystick's shown. TecoGamePad also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 63 months) and ratings volume (50 vs 13). On price, rating, review sentiment 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.9 for TecoGamePad against 2.8 for BLE Joystick. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 50 and 13 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of TecoGamePad's written reviews are positive against 33% of BLE Joystick's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TecoGamePad ships an update every 2 months, BLE Joystick every 63 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TecoGamePad versus BLE Joystick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTecoGamePadBLE Joystick
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (50 ratings) — better2.8 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews28.9% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings50 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 63 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.4 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShunsuke Miyakenakhon phagdeechat

Customer experience

TecoGamePad

All ratings49 ratings
Positive46.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative49.0%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive28.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative65.8%

BLE Joystick

All ratings12 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

TecoGamePad

No in-app purchases

None

BLE Joystick

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TecoGamePad free?
TecoGamePad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BLE Joystick free?
BLE Joystick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TecoGamePad or BLE Joystick?
TecoGamePad is rated higher. TecoGamePad averages 2.9 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while BLE Joystick averages 2.8 from 13 ratings.
Do TecoGamePad or BLE Joystick have ads?
BLE Joystick shows ads; TecoGamePad does not.
Which is updated more often, TecoGamePad or BLE Joystick?
TecoGamePad ships an update every 2 months, and BLE Joystick every 63 months. Most recently, TecoGamePad was updated on October 24, 2026 and BLE Joystick on October 24, 2026.

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