Comparison

BLE Joystick vs Arduino BT Controller

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

Arduino BT Controller

Control Arduino-based RC cars using Bluetooth 4.0. Customize button actions for real-time driving control. No login is needed for immediate use.

Highlights
  • Drive forward, backward, left, and right
  • Customizable button actions
  • Real-time Bluetooth communication
  • No login required
Features
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This is the official Domekit app for controlling Arduino-based RC cars via Bluetooth 4.0. • Drive forward, backward, left, and right • Customizable button actions • Real-time Bluetooth communication • No login required Perfect for students, hobbyists, and educators using Domekit's Arduino kits.

Screenshots

BLE Joystick4 screens
Arduino BT Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BLE Joystick at 2.8 against Arduino BT Controller's 2.0. BLE Joystick also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). Arduino BT Controller's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 63 months) and review sentiment (50% vs 33%). On price, ads and device support 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. Arduino BT Controller sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BLE Joystick asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BLE Joystick holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BLE Joystick has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of BLE Joystick's written reviews are positive against 50% of Arduino BT Controller's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BLE Joystick ships an update every 63 months, Arduino BT Controller every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
BLE Joystick versus Arduino BT Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLE JoystickArduino BT Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (13 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 63 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developernakhon phagdeechatBoyle Sim

Customer experience

BLE Joystick

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

Arduino BT Controller

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

BLE Joystick

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Arduino BT Controller

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is BLE Joystick free?
BLE Joystick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arduino BT Controller free?
Arduino BT Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BLE Joystick or Arduino BT Controller?
BLE Joystick is rated higher. BLE Joystick averages 2.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Arduino BT Controller averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do BLE Joystick or Arduino BT Controller have ads?
Both BLE Joystick and Arduino BT Controller show ads.
Which is updated more often, BLE Joystick or Arduino BT Controller?
BLE Joystick ships an update every 63 months, and Arduino BT Controller every 8 days. Most recently, BLE Joystick was updated on October 24, 2026 and Arduino BT Controller on October 2, 2026.

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