BLE Joystick vs ArduinoBlue
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
ArduinoBlue
Control Arduino-powered devices wirelessly via Bluetooth. Customize interfaces with sliders, buttons, and a joystick for seamless interaction with motors, servos, and sensors. Supports iOS devices with BLE modules.
- Bluetooth control for Arduino
- Customizable sliders and buttons
- Joystick control
- Tilt control
- Send and receive text strings
- Easy-to-use Arduino library
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This app allows users to control an Arduino microcontroller connected devices over bluetooth. The app can be used to control your Arduino by sliders, buttons, and a joystick. Custom sliders and buttons can be used to interface with various components such as motors, servos, and sensors connected to the Arduino. This app is compatible with iOS devices with bluetooth low energy (BLE) modules, such as HM10 bluetooth module. Features: - Easy to use Arduino library to use with the app. - Custom sliders and buttons (add as many as you need) - Tilt control - Joystick - Send string text - Receive string text For help visit: https://sites.google.com/stonybrook.edu/arduinoble/documentation
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ArduinoBlue at 90% against BLE Joystick's 33%. ArduinoBlue also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ArduinoBlue holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of BLE Joystick's written reviews are positive against 90% of ArduinoBlue's.
BLE Joystick ships an update every 63 months, ArduinoBlue every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BLE Joystick | ArduinoBlue |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (12 ratings) | 4.5 (19 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 90.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12 | 19 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 63 months | Every 9 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | nakhon phagdeechat | Mechanismic Inc. |
Customer experience
BLE Joystick
ArduinoBlue
In-app purchases
BLE Joystick
No in-app purchases
ArduinoBlue
No in-app purchases
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