Comparison

BLE Joystick vs RoboCore Joystick

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

RoboCore Joystick

Features
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Este aplicativo foi criado para ser a interface entre você e seu robô da RoboCore. Atualmente compatível com o HockeyBot, este aplicativo conta com um joystick para controlar o seu robô em todas as direções. Com ele, você consegue se conectar ao robô, controlá-lo e até mesmo alterar o nome dele. Sua interface simples permite que você tenha todas as funcionalidades de forma prática e rápida. Com este joystick vai ficar fácil marcar gols com seu robô!

Screenshots

BLE Joystick4 screens
RoboCore Joystick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RoboCore Joystick at none against BLE Joystick's shown. RoboCore Joystick also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 63 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BLE Joystick ships an update every 63 months, RoboCore Joystick every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BLE Joystick versus RoboCore Joystick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLE JoystickRoboCore Joystick
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 63 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB22 MB
Age rating4++4
Developernakhon phagdeechatRoboCore Tecnologia LTDA

In-app purchases

None

BLE Joystick

No in-app purchases

None

RoboCore Joystick

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BLE Joystick free?
BLE Joystick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RoboCore Joystick free?
RoboCore Joystick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BLE Joystick or RoboCore Joystick have ads?
BLE Joystick shows ads; RoboCore Joystick does not.
Which is updated more often, BLE Joystick or RoboCore Joystick?
BLE Joystick ships an update every 63 months, and RoboCore Joystick every 2 months. Most recently, BLE Joystick was updated on September 22, 2026 and RoboCore Joystick on September 16, 2026.

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