Comparison

RemoteXY vs Bluetooth Serial Connect

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RemoteXY

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
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RemoteXY is a platform for creating and using graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for microcontroller devices. If you want to connect to a device, install the app and follow the instructions from the device developer. If you are a developer, use the RemoteXY platform to its full potential. Create custom user graphical interface (GUI) using the editor located at https://remotexy.com The editor will automatically create a source code template for the Arduino IDE. The source code contains support for the selected communication method for the selected controller and includes a fully functional graphical interface. Integrate your task with the graphical interface, it's very easy following the detailed documentation and examples. Upload the source code to the board. Then use this application to connect to your board and control it using your graphical interface. Develop graphical control interfaces for various devices, both for yourself and for your clients. Supported connection methods: - Internet anywhere over Cloud Server; - WiFi client and access point; - Bluetooth; - Ethernet by IP or URL; - USB OTG; Supported boards: - Arduino UNO, MEGA, Leonardo, Pro Mini, Nano, MICRO and compatible AVR boards; - ESP8266 boards ; - ESP32 boards; - STM32F1 boards; - nRF51822 boards. Supported comunication modules: - Bluetooth HC-05, HC-06 or compatible; - Bluetooth BLE HM-10 or other UART BLE modules; - ESP8266 as modem; - Ethernet W5100, W5500; Supported IDE: - Arduino IDE; - FLProg IDE; - Visuino IDE Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Bluetooth Serial Connect

Control your Arduino projects with your phone. Design custom interfaces with buttons, joysticks, and displays to send and receive data via Bluetooth low-energy modules. An integrated library simplifies the connection process.

Highlights
  • Customizable control boards
  • Button and joystick inputs
  • Display integration
  • Bluetooth low-energy module support
  • Arduino library for easy integration
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a custom control panel for Arduino and BLE projects, without building a dedicated iOS app. Bluetooth Serial Connect lets you design a board, connect to an HM-10-style Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) UART module, and exchange commands and live readouts with your hardware. The companion Bluetooth Serial Connect Arduino library makes it straightforward to read controls and update displays, indicators, and gauges in your sketch. DESIGN YOUR BOARD Place, move, resize, and customize nine component types: • Buttons with momentary, latch, and repeat behavior • Joysticks, sliders, toggles, and D-pads • Text displays, labels, indicators, and gauges Assign channel numbers that stay fixed when you rearrange controls. Fine-tune colors, labels, value ranges, board appearance, and haptic feedback. Undo and redo changes, duplicate and lock controls, snap them to the grid, and adjust their front-to-back order. START WITH TEMPLATES AND EXAMPLES Explore seven editable board templates for RC cars, robotic arms, menu remotes, sensor hubs, smart-home relays, and more. Companion Arduino sketches and protocol examples help you connect the app to your code. Follow the interactive walkthrough or try a board with simulated data—no hardware required. Import, export, share, and duplicate boards as your projects grow. CONNECT AND TROUBLESHOOT Scan for nearby BLE devices, follow clear connection progress, remember frequently used modules for quick reconnecting, and configure service and characteristic UUIDs. Use the timestamped two-way console to inspect sent and received messages or send console text while you troubleshoot. Setup guides, wiring help, complete examples, and the wire protocol reference are available at bluetooth.henhen1227.com. Bluetooth Serial Connect is designed for HM-10-style BLE modules. Other BLE UART hardware may work when its service and characteristic UUIDs match the app settings. HC-05 and HC-06 Bluetooth Classic modules are not supported. A compatible BLE module is required for live hardware control. FREE OR PRO Start with one board free. Add more by watching rewarded ads, or unlock Bluetooth Serial Pro with a one-time in-app purchase for unlimited boards and no ads. The free version may also show occasional ads after edits. Existing boards remain available to use. No app account is required. Board files stay on your device unless you choose to share them.

Screenshots

RemoteXY4 screens
Bluetooth Serial Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RemoteXY at 52% against Bluetooth Serial Connect's 0%. RemoteXY also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). Bluetooth Serial Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and rating (3.7 vs 3.3). 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. RemoteXY sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Bluetooth Serial Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bluetooth Serial Connect holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of RemoteXY's written reviews are positive against 0% of Bluetooth Serial Connect's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RemoteXY ships an update every 2 months, Bluetooth Serial Connect every 10 months. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
RemoteXY versus Bluetooth Serial Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemoteXYBluetooth Serial Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (23 ratings)3.7 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvgeny ShemanuevHenry Abrahamsen

Customer experience

RemoteXY

All ratings23 ratings
Positive56.5%
Neutral8.7%
Negative34.8%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive51.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative45.2%

Bluetooth Serial Connect

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral28.6%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

RemoteXY

Subscriptions1
  • PRO monthly subscription$1.491 Month
One-time4
  • 3 Months of PRO$2.99
  • 6 Months of PRO$4.99
  • 12 Months of PRO$7.99
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  • PRO forever$29.99
None

Bluetooth Serial Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RemoteXY free?
RemoteXY is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bluetooth Serial Connect free?
Bluetooth Serial Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RemoteXY or Bluetooth Serial Connect?
Bluetooth Serial Connect is rated higher. RemoteXY averages 3.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Bluetooth Serial Connect averages 3.7 from 7 ratings.
Do RemoteXY or Bluetooth Serial Connect have ads?
Bluetooth Serial Connect shows ads; RemoteXY does not.
Which is updated more often, RemoteXY or Bluetooth Serial Connect?
RemoteXY ships an update every 2 months, and Bluetooth Serial Connect every 10 months. Most recently, RemoteXY was updated on September 29, 2026 and Bluetooth Serial Connect on September 29, 2026.

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