# RemoteXY vs ArduinoBlue

The clearest difference is rating: ArduinoBlue at 4.5 against RemoteXY's 3.3. ArduinoBlue also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 52%) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). RemoteXY's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RemoteXY sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. ArduinoBlue asks for nothing beyond the download.

ArduinoBlue holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of RemoteXY's written reviews are positive against 90% of ArduinoBlue's.

RemoteXY ships an update every 2 months, ArduinoBlue every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RemoteXY | ArduinoBlue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remotexy/id1168130280/reviews) | **[4.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arduinoblue/id1340487989/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 51.6% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Evgeny Shemanuev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1168130279) | [Mechanismic Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1065657087) |

## What reviewers say

### RemoteXY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remotexy/id1168130280)

Create and control custom graphical interfaces for microcontroller devices. Developers can design GUIs using an online editor that generates Arduino IDE source code. Users can then connect to their devices via various methods to manage them.

**Highlights:** Create custom graphical user interfaces (GUIs), Online GUI editor with source code generation, Supports Arduino IDE and other IDEs, Multiple connection methods (Internet, WiFi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, USB OTG), Compatible with various Arduino, ESP, and STM32 boards, Supports multiple communication modules

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO monthly subscription | $1.49 | per month |
| 3 Months of PRO | $2.99 | one-time |
| 6 Months of PRO | $4.99 | one-time |
| 12 Months of PRO | $7.99 | one-time |
| PRO forever | $29.99 | one-time |


### ArduinoBlue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arduinoblue/id1340487989)

Control Arduino-powered devices wirelessly via Bluetooth. Customize interfaces with sliders, buttons, and a joystick for seamless interaction with motors, servos, and sensors. Supports iOS devices with BLE modules.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth control for Arduino, Customizable sliders and buttons, Joystick control, Tilt control, Send and receive text strings, Easy-to-use Arduino library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RemoteXY free?

RemoteXY is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ArduinoBlue free?

ArduinoBlue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RemoteXY or ArduinoBlue?

ArduinoBlue is rated higher. RemoteXY averages 3.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while ArduinoBlue averages 4.5 from 19 ratings.

### Do RemoteXY or ArduinoBlue have ads?

Neither RemoteXY nor ArduinoBlue shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RemoteXY or ArduinoBlue?

RemoteXY ships an update every 2 months, and ArduinoBlue every 9 months. Most recently, RemoteXY was updated on October 15, 2026 and ArduinoBlue on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*