ELIO vs JCBlock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ELIO
This app allows users to create custom Bluetooth controllers for DIY projects. Easily connect motors and LEDs, design your controller interface with a drag-and-drop editor, and bring your creative ideas to life without prior electronics or coding knowledge.
- DIY Bluetooth controller creation
- Model editor with drag-and-drop interface
- Connect motors, servos, and LEDs
- Adjust motor speed, servo direction, and LED brightness
- Pre-installed and fixed controller models
- Firmware updates for the controller
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"ELIO" is a DIY bluetooth controller & smartphone application that enhances your creativity and your creative life. You don't have to worry about even you don't have a knowledge about electronics , program coding , motor/LED. 1) Just connect motor/LED to "ELIO" 2) Create your own controller with model editor 3) Enjoy You can see various complete toys like airplanes / ships / cars on the market. Although these products are diverse, you easily loose interest because simple control and easy assembly. So these toys become a poor toy which was appeared on "Toy story" - Disney animation . "ELIO" as a DIY bluetooth service platform 1) You as a maker can easily create / realize your creative ideas. 2) You can easily recycle these abandoned toys. *** Hardware functions *** 1. Supports 2 DC-motors for speed control 2. Supports 2 SERVO-motors for direction control 3. Supports 4 I/O-ports for LEDs 4. Dedicated 3V / 5V output All above functions are controlled by PWM(Pulse Width Modulation), so fine speed / direction / brightness control is possible. *** APP functions *** 1. Model editor Model editing feature is a key function, that enables you create your own motion controller. 1) Just drag & drop controller that interacts with your finger 2) Place Motor / LED in your controller 3) Adjust detail settings like power range, default value and calibration value for your preferences. 2. Provide default models Pre-installed models on the market * Demo model, car (SERVO direction / DC direction), Tank, Spider 3. Fixed model Also support model which don't need to be controlled like doll's house. 4. Firmware update This feature enables ELIO up to date.
JCBlock
Control drones and coding boards using block-based programming. This educational tool allows users to create code for various devices like JDKit, JDCode, JCBoard, and Arduino.
- Block-based coding interface
- Drone control (JDKit, JDCode)
- Coding board control (JCBoard, UglyBot, Arduino, RoboDog)
- Educational programming tool
- Device compatibility
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ELIO at 100% against JCBlock's 0%. ELIO also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ELIO ships an update every 5 months, JCBlock every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ELIO | JCBlock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews β better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 β better | 12.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mobilian | InSoo Kim |
Customer experience
ELIO
JCBlock
In-app purchases
ELIO
No in-app purchases
JCBlock
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ELIO free?
Is JCBlock free?
Do ELIO or JCBlock have ads?
Which is updated more often, ELIO or JCBlock?
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