# RemoteXY vs Bluetooth Serial Connect

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | RemoteXY | Bluetooth Serial Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remotexy/id1168130280/reviews) | **[3.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-serial-connect/id6449396821/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **51.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Evgeny Shemanuev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1168130279) | [Henry Abrahamsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544660671) |

## 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 |


### Bluetooth Serial Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-serial-connect/id6449396821)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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