Comparison

BLE Joystick vs Uni 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

Uni Controller

Features
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Uni Controller - Bluetooth RC Controller 'Uni Controller' is a smartphone Bluetooth controller app optimized for microcontrollers like Arduino and Raspberry Pi, as well as DIY RC devices. With the ability to customize data packets and freely set joystick ranges, it offers flexible and powerful control for any project environment. # Key Features 1. Intuitive Joystick & Custom Buttons Various Button Modes: Each of the 6 buttons can be individually set to Toggle or Push mode to fit your project's specific needs. Joystick Axis Settings: Achieve precise control by setting custom integer ranges for the joystick's X and Y axes. 2. Powerful Data Packet Settings Customizable Protocols: Customize and send data packets exactly how you want within the designated protocol rules. Checksum Support: Supports both SUM and XOR checksum types to enhance the integrity and stability of data communication. Transmission Interval Control: Fine-tune the data transmission interval delay from 10ms up to 500ms to match your device's connection status. 3. Stable Bluetooth Connection Quickly and easily scan for and connect to nearby Bluetooth devices. Supports custom UUID settings to ensure compatibility with a wide variety of Bluetooth modules. 4. Convenience Features for Developers Debug Mode: View real-time Bluetooth connection status and data packet transmission logs at a glance, making project debugging and testing much easier. 5. Pro Mode Unlock Benefits Upgrade to Pro Mode within the app to unlock these exclusive features! Ad-Free Experience: Enjoy a clean, spacious control environment without any intrusive ads. Smart Auto-Connect: No need to scan every time you launch the app—it will instantly and automatically reconnect to your last paired device. Download 'Uni Controller' today and take perfect control of your amazing RC projects!

Screenshots

BLE Joystick4 screens
Uni Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BLE Joystick at none against Uni Controller's 1. Uni Controller's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price 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. Uni Controller sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BLE Joystick asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BLE Joystick versus Uni Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLE JoystickUni Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 63 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developernakhon phagdeechatJunHyeok Kim

In-app purchases

None

BLE Joystick

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Uni Controller

One-time1
  • Unlock Pro$2.99

Questions

Is BLE Joystick free?
BLE Joystick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Uni Controller free?
Uni Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BLE Joystick or Uni Controller have ads?
BLE Joystick shows ads; Uni Controller does not.

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