Comparison

BLE Joystick vs Gamepad Pro

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

Gamepad Pro

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a wireless game controller for your PC. Gamepad Pro connects your phone to your Windows computer over your home Wi-Fi network and turns it into a fully functional gamepad. Your PC sees a real controller — so it works out of the box with thousands of games on Steam, Epic, Game Pass and more. No cables, no Bluetooth pairing headaches, no expensive hardware. GET PLAYING IN THREE STEPS 1. Install the free Gamepad Pro companion app on your PC from gamepad.pro 2. Scan the QR code shown on your PC with your iPhone 3. Pick a layout and play That's it — pairing takes seconds, and your phone reconnects automatically next time. CHOOSE YOUR CONTROLLER - Xbox layout — the classic twin-stick controller with triggers, bumpers, ABXY and D-pad - PlayStation layout — for games and players that feel at home with symmetric sticks - Retro layout — a clean, simple pad for emulators and classic games - Keyboard — send key presses to your PC for games and apps that want a keyboard - Trackpad — control your PC's mouse pointer right from your phone BUILT FOR GAMING - Ultra-low latency: input is streamed over your local Wi-Fi network using a protocol designed for speed - Real controller emulation: your PC recognizes a genuine Xbox 360 controller — maximum game compatibility, zero per-game setup - Landscape, full-screen layouts designed for thumbs, with big comfortable touch zones - Reconnects automatically when you come back - Screen stays awake while you play WHAT YOU NEED - A Windows 10 or 11 PC with the free Gamepad Pro companion app (download at gamepad.pro) - Your iPhone and PC on the same Wi-Fi network Gamepad Pro is perfect for couch gaming on a media PC, emulators, indie games, racing and platformers, or as an instant second controller when a friend drops by and you're one pad short.

Screenshots

BLE Joystick4 screens
Gamepad Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Gamepad Pro at none against BLE Joystick's shown. Gamepad Pro also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 63 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BLE Joystick ships an update every 63 months, Gamepad Pro every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BLE Joystick versus Gamepad Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLE JoystickGamepad Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 63 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developernakhon phagdeechatDesoline Inc.

In-app purchases

None

BLE Joystick

No in-app purchases

None

Gamepad Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BLE Joystick free?
BLE Joystick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gamepad Pro free?
Gamepad Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BLE Joystick or Gamepad Pro have ads?
BLE Joystick shows ads; Gamepad Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, BLE Joystick or Gamepad Pro?
BLE Joystick ships an update every 63 months, and Gamepad Pro every 2 days. Most recently, BLE Joystick was updated on October 24, 2026 and Gamepad Pro on October 25, 2026.

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