# RemoteXY vs MicroBlue

The clearest difference is rating: MicroBlue at 4.5 against RemoteXY's 3.3. MicroBlue also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). RemoteXY's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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. MicroBlue asks for nothing beyond the download.

MicroBlue holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RemoteXY has 23 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

RemoteXY ships an update every 2 months, MicroBlue every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RemoteXY | MicroBlue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remotexy/id1168130280/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microblue/id6469052831/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 51.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, 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 |


### MicroBlue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microblue/id6469052831)

This app connects to microcontrollers via Bluetooth/BLE, offering a customizable interface for control and interaction. It supports various components like joysticks and buttons, streamlining hobbyist and professional projects.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth/BLE connectivity, Customizable control interface, D-pads, joysticks, buttons, sliders, Text input support, Works with Arduino and Raspberry Pi, Writable custom service communication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RemoteXY free?

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

### Is MicroBlue free?

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

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

MicroBlue is rated higher. RemoteXY averages 3.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while MicroBlue averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do RemoteXY or MicroBlue have ads?

Neither RemoteXY nor MicroBlue shows ads.

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

RemoteXY ships an update every 2 months, and MicroBlue every 3 months. Most recently, RemoteXY was updated on October 15, 2026 and MicroBlue on September 27, 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.*