Comparison

BLE Joystick vs diBlue

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

diBlue

This utility app connects to compatible Bluetooth Low Energy devices and DSD TECH relay modules. It allows users to discover devices, send and receive text or HEX data, and control relay modules. The interface supports multiple languages and stores all data locally without requiring an account or displaying ads.

Highlights
  • Discover and organize BLE devices
  • Send and receive Text or HEX data
  • Repeat commands at intervals
  • Control DSD TECH relay modules
  • Multi-language interface
  • Local data storage
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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DSD TECH Bluetooth is now diBlue. Version 2.4 updates the same app under its new name; existing users can update their current installation. diBlue is a practical workspace for compatible Bluetooth Low Energy devices and DSD TECH relay modules. Discover devices, exchange Text or HEX data and keep frequently used commands close at hand. FIND AND ORGANIZE DEVICES - Scan nearby BLE devices and view their names and signal strength. - Save favorites and assign local aliases without changing the hardware name. - Switch between All and Favorites, view device details and choose a device type. - Copy a device's iOS UUID from its details. This identifier is not its hardware MAC address. - Hide unrelated devices from discovery results and restore them from Settings when needed. SEND COMMANDS AND REUSE YOUR WORK - Send and receive Text or HEX data. - Send once or repeat at a chosen interval, with a stop control. - Choose None, CR, LF or CRLF line endings for text commands. - Reuse recent commands from History and save frequently used commands in Starred. - Selecting a saved command fills the input for review; it does not send automatically. - Read color-coded send and receive logs, with optional timestamps and automatic scrolling. CONTROL COMPATIBLE DSD TECH RELAYS - Detect the channel count on supported one- and four-channel modules. - View device-reported channel states and refresh them when needed. - Control individual channels or use All on and All off on four-channel modules. - Confirm control results through a follow-up status query to the device. CHOOSE YOUR LANGUAGE AND DISPLAY PREFERENCES The interface supports English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese (Taiwan), German, French, Spanish (Spain), Italian, Portuguese (Portugal) and Japanese. Follow your system language or choose a language in Settings. You can also keep the screen on while connected and adjust log timestamps and automatic scrolling. LOCAL STORAGE, NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED diBlue contains no ads and requires no account. Device profiles, favorites, aliases, settings, command history and starred commands are stored locally. Apple-managed backups and device transfers may preserve this data according to your settings. COMPATIBILITY Requires iOS 15 or later and compatible BLE hardware. Classic Bluetooth SPP devices are not supported. Data transfer requires the supported FFE0 service and FFE1 characteristic; relay controls require the supported DSD TECH relay protocol. diBlue does not work with every Bluetooth device. Bluetooth permission is required to discover and connect to nearby devices. The app does not request location permission. Support: dsd_tech@outlook.com

Screenshots

BLE Joystick4 screens
diBlue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: diBlue at none against BLE Joystick's shown. diBlue also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 63 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 — 2.8 for BLE Joystick against 2.8 for diBlue. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 18 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of BLE Joystick's written reviews are positive against 40% of diBlue's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BLE Joystick ships an update every 63 months, diBlue monthly. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BLE Joystick versus diBlue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLE JoystickdiBlue
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (13 ratings) — better2.8 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews40.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1318 — better
Update frequencyEvery 63 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developernakhon phagdeechatDongGuan DESHIDE TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD

Customer experience

BLE Joystick

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

diBlue

All ratings18 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral22.2%
Negative44.4%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

BLE Joystick

No in-app purchases

None

diBlue

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BLE Joystick free?
BLE Joystick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is diBlue free?
diBlue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BLE Joystick or diBlue?
BLE Joystick is rated higher. BLE Joystick averages 2.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while diBlue averages 2.8 from 18 ratings.
Do BLE Joystick or diBlue have ads?
BLE Joystick shows ads; diBlue does not.
Which is updated more often, BLE Joystick or diBlue?
BLE Joystick ships an update every 63 months, and diBlue monthly. Most recently, BLE Joystick was updated on November 2, 2026 and diBlue on November 2, 2026.

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