LED Control for Arduino vs MicroBlue
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LED Control for Arduino
This utility app allows users to control Arduino-based LED setups via Bluetooth. It provides free hardware plans and Arduino code for hobbyists to build their own custom controllers.
- Bluetooth connectivity to Arduino
- Control LED setups
- Free hardware plans available
- Arduino code provided
- Hobbyist-focused utility
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LED Control connects to an Arduino-based controller using Bluetooth. Hobbyists can build their own controller using free hardware plans and Arduino code from: http://www.qcontinuum.org/led-control
MicroBlue
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.
- Bluetooth/BLE connectivity
- Customizable control interface
- D-pads, joysticks, buttons, sliders
- Text input support
- Works with Arduino and Raspberry Pi
- Writable custom service communication
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The ultimate companion app for your microcontroller projects! Whether you're a hobbyist or a professional, MicroBlue simplifies the way you interact with your microcontrollers through seamless Bluetooth/BLE connectivity. Connect effortlessly and explore the potential of your projects with an intuitive interface designed for customization. Customize your layout using a variety of components such as d-pads, joysticks, buttons, sliders, switches, and text inputs. Tailor the interface to suit your specific needs and project requirements. It has been verified to work with: - Arduino Uno R3 with HM10 - Arduino Uno R4 Minima with HM10 - Arduino Uno R4 Wifi - Raspberry Pi Pico with HM10 - Raspberry Pi Pico W - ESP32-S3 Starting from v1.1.1, the app communicates exclusively with the writable custom services of the connected devices. Empower your creativity and streamline your projects with MicroBlue. Take your microcontroller experience to the next level today! For assistance and more information, visit: https://snappyxo.io/microblue.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MicroBlue at 4.7 against LED Control for Arduino's 1.6. LED Control for Arduino's advantage is ratings volume (60 vs 3) and iOS requirement (10.2 vs 13.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MicroBlue holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LED Control for Arduino has 60 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | LED Control for Arduino | MicroBlue |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (60 ratings) | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 60 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.2 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Q Continuum | Mechanismic Inc. |
Customer experience
LED Control for Arduino
MicroBlue
In-app purchases
LED Control for Arduino
No in-app purchases
MicroBlue
No in-app purchases
Questions
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