Comparison

BLE Joystick vs MCRC

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

MCRC

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MCRC 能将你的手机变为蓝牙遥控车遥控器。 双摇杆操控,摒弃重力倾斜操控 左侧竖向摇杆控制油门,右侧横向轨道控制转向。两者均为拇指操作尺寸,松手自动回中。 将摇杆推至限位端点,即可实现全速行驶或最大转向角度。 适配车型的自定义响应曲线 每台遥控车的起步速度、转向角度都各不相同。 你可自定义最低起步速度、最高车速、转向角度与操控曲线形态,操控前可通过实时曲线图直观预览效果,完美适配你的车辆特性。 支持多车型兼容 MCRC 可适配多款蓝牙低功耗设备,包含搭载通用串口模块的专业模型车。 应用可自动扫描周边车辆,智能匹配对应通信协议。 附加功能 - 一键查看车辆电量与蓝牙信号强度 - 支持自带扬声器的车辆调节音量 - 支持简体中文、英文、日语多语言界面 - 无账号、无用户追踪、**零数据收集** 免费版 / 完整版区别 免费版:可连接车辆、支持油门控制(前进 / 后退)。 一次性付费解锁完整版:开放转向操控、全部自定义设置、操控响应曲线、车辆音量调节。 使用前提 MCRC 是专业遥控工具,并非游戏,必须搭配兼容的蓝牙遥控车才可使用,请先使用”连接“功能来检查您的遥控车是否适配,如果无法连接即为不适配。

Screenshots

BLE Joystick4 screens
MCRC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BLE Joystick at none against MCRC's 1. BLE Joystick also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.1). MCRC's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 63 months). 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. MCRC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BLE Joystick asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BLE Joystick ships an update every 63 months, MCRC every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BLE Joystick versus MCRC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLE JoystickMCRC
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 63 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developernakhon phagdeechat雯 李

In-app purchases

None

BLE Joystick

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MCRC

One-time1
  • Full Version$4.99

Questions

Is BLE Joystick free?
BLE Joystick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MCRC free?
MCRC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BLE Joystick or MCRC have ads?
BLE Joystick shows ads; MCRC does not.
Which is updated more often, BLE Joystick or MCRC?
BLE Joystick ships an update every 63 months, and MCRC every 3 days. Most recently, BLE Joystick was updated on October 24, 2026 and MCRC on October 8, 2026.

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