Comparison

BLE Joystick vs Cubiio Remote

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

Head to head
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.

About

Cubiio Remote

This utility app allows users to remotely control a Cubiio device. You can select G-code files, BMP pictures, photos from your album, or even draw your own designs to send to the device for operation.

Highlights
  • Select G-code files
  • Import BMP pictures
  • Choose photos from album
  • Draw custom designs
  • Remote device control
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Step1. - Select a G-code file or uncompressed BMP picture directly from inserted microSD card. OR - Select a photo from your album OR - Draw something Step2. Follow the app and have fun!

Screenshots

BLE Joystick4 screens
Cubiio Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cubiio Remote at 3.7 against BLE Joystick's 3.0. Cubiio Remote also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 63 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Cubiio Remote holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of BLE Joystick's written reviews are positive against 60% of Cubiio Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BLE Joystick ships an update every 63 months, Cubiio Remote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BLE Joystick versus Cubiio Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLE JoystickCubiio Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (12 ratings)3.7 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 63 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.610.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developernakhon phagdeechatMuherz

Customer experience

BLE Joystick

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

Cubiio Remote

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%

In-app purchases

None

BLE Joystick

No in-app purchases

None

Cubiio Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BLE Joystick free?
BLE Joystick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cubiio Remote free?
Cubiio Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BLE Joystick or Cubiio Remote?
Cubiio Remote is rated higher. BLE Joystick averages 3.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Cubiio Remote averages 3.7 from 11 ratings.
Do BLE Joystick or Cubiio Remote have ads?
BLE Joystick shows ads; Cubiio Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, BLE Joystick or Cubiio Remote?
BLE Joystick ships an update every 63 months, and Cubiio Remote every 2 weeks. Most recently, BLE Joystick was updated on October 9, 2026 and Cubiio Remote on September 30, 2026.

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