Comparison

BLE Joystick vs LED Control+

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

LED Control+

Features
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LED Control+ is a premium controller for WLED smart lights on your local network. Turn strips, matrices, and fixtures on and off, change colors and effects, manage presets, and control multiple devices at once — all without sending your lighting commands through a cloud server. BUILT FOR WLED • Works with WLED 0.13.0 and later • Live control: power, brightness, colors, effects, and palettes • Explore curated looks with one tap • Segments, presets, and playlists • Device configuration: network, appearance, audio-reactive settings, and more • OTA firmware updates from the app • Guided setup for new WLED devices on your Wi‑Fi ORGANIZE YOUR HOME • Save devices with custom names and icons • Group lights by room or purpose • Control all devices or an entire group from Group Studio • Scenes to recall saved lighting across devices • Automations to schedule devices on or off at specific times DESIGNED FOR APPLE PLATFORMS • Native app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Optimized layouts for phone, tablet, and desktop • Six beautiful app themes including light and dark styles • Immersive device studio with Live preview, Explore, Colors, Effects, and more LOCAL-FIRST & PRIVATE • All WLED control stays on your Wi‑Fi — no account required • Discover devices automatically or add them by IP address • No ads, no analytics trackers, no data sold to third parties • Optional iCloud sync for devices, groups, scenes, automations, and preferences across your Apple devices PERFECT FOR • Addressable LED strips and matrices running WLED • Holiday lighting, home accent lights, desk setups, and DIY installs • Anyone who wants a faster, cleaner alternative to the WLED web UI REQUIREMENTS • WLED-compatible devices on the same local network as your iPhone, iPad, or Mac • Local Network permission recommended for automatic discovery (manual IP entry also supported) • Optional iCloud account for sync across Apple devices Your lights. Your network. Your control.

Screenshots

BLE Joystick4 screens
LED Control+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LED Control+ at none against BLE Joystick's shown. LED Control+ also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 63 months). BLE Joystick's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). 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, LED Control+ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BLE Joystick versus LED Control+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLE JoystickLED Control+
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 63 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developernakhon phagdeechatMatthew Aguiar

In-app purchases

None

BLE Joystick

No in-app purchases

None

LED Control+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BLE Joystick free?
BLE Joystick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LED Control+ free?
LED Control+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BLE Joystick or LED Control+ have ads?
BLE Joystick shows ads; LED Control+ does not.
Which is updated more often, BLE Joystick or LED Control+?
BLE Joystick ships an update every 63 months, and LED Control+ every 3 weeks. Most recently, BLE Joystick was updated on November 2, 2026 and LED Control+ on November 5, 2026.

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