BLE Joystick vs Arduino BT Controller
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.
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.
- Drive forward, backward, left, and right
- Customizable button actions
- Real-time Bluetooth communication
- No login required
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Arduino BT Controller sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BLE Joystick asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
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.
| Parameter | BLE Joystick | Arduino BT Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (13 ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 63 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | nakhon phagdeechat | Boyle Sim |
Customer experience
BLE Joystick
Arduino BT Controller
In-app purchases
BLE Joystick
No in-app purchases
Arduino BT Controller
- Remove Ads$0.99
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