TecoGamePad vs BLE Joystick
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- iPhone/iPad to gamepad
- PC game controller
- Local network connection
- PICO PARK support
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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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
TecoGamePad ships an update every 2 months, BLE Joystick every 63 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | TecoGamePad | BLE Joystick |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (50 ratings) — better | 2.8 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 28.9% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 50 — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 63 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.4 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shunsuke Miyake | nakhon phagdeechat |
Customer experience
TecoGamePad
BLE Joystick
In-app purchases
TecoGamePad
No in-app purchases
BLE Joystick
No in-app purchases








