# Microchip SmartConnect vs Bluetooth Serial Connect

The clearest difference is rating: Bluetooth Serial Connect at 3.7 against Microchip SmartConnect's 1.0. Microchip SmartConnect's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.2). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Bluetooth Serial Connect holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 7 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Microchip SmartConnect | Bluetooth Serial Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microchip-smartconnect/id1240153044/reviews) | **[3.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-serial-connect/id6449396821/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 25 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Microchip Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/368610396) | [Henry Abrahamsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544660671) |

## What reviewers say

### Microchip SmartConnect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microchip-smartconnect/id1240153044)

This application serves as a container for various Bluetooth Low Energy profile applications. It is designed for demonstrating functionalities with specific development kits and software. It supports a range of health and device information profiles.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth Low Energy profiles, Alert Notification, Heart Rate monitoring, Health Thermometer, Custom Serial Chat, Device Information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Microchip SmartConnect free?

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

### Is Bluetooth Serial Connect free?

Bluetooth Serial Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Microchip SmartConnect or Bluetooth Serial Connect?

Bluetooth Serial Connect is rated higher. Microchip SmartConnect averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Bluetooth Serial Connect averages 3.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do Microchip SmartConnect or Bluetooth Serial Connect have ads?

Bluetooth Serial Connect shows ads; Microchip SmartConnect does not.

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