ArduinoBlue vs Bluetooth for Arduino
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ArduinoBlue
Control Arduino-powered devices wirelessly via Bluetooth. Customize interfaces with sliders, buttons, and a joystick for seamless interaction with motors, servos, and sensors. Supports iOS devices with BLE modules.
- Bluetooth control for Arduino
- Customizable sliders and buttons
- Joystick control
- Tilt control
- Send and receive text strings
- Easy-to-use Arduino library
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This app allows users to control an Arduino microcontroller connected devices over bluetooth. The app can be used to control your Arduino by sliders, buttons, and a joystick. Custom sliders and buttons can be used to interface with various components such as motors, servos, and sensors connected to the Arduino. This app is compatible with iOS devices with bluetooth low energy (BLE) modules, such as HM10 bluetooth module. Features: - Easy to use Arduino library to use with the app. - Custom sliders and buttons (add as many as you need) - Tilt control - Joystick - Send string text - Receive string text For help visit: https://sites.google.com/stonybrook.edu/arduinoble/documentation
Bluetooth for Arduino
Transform your iPhone or iPad into a wireless remote control for your Arduino projects. Easily connect to your Bluetooth module and send custom commands via keyboard or pre-designed buttons.
- Bluetooth remote control
- Arduino project control
- Custom command sending
- Keyboard input
- Button interface
- Connect to Bluetooth modules
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Do you want to control via bluetooth the Arduino project you built? Let your iPhone or iPad be a remote control for any micro-controller with a bluetooth module. Run the app, search for your bluetooth module and connect. Once you are connected you will be able to send your own commands to your Arduino board using the keyboard or some fancy buttons
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ArduinoBlue at 90% against Bluetooth for Arduino's 46%. ArduinoBlue also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). Bluetooth for Arduino's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. Bluetooth for Arduino sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. ArduinoBlue asks for nothing beyond the download.
ArduinoBlue holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 42 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of ArduinoBlue's written reviews are positive against 46% of Bluetooth for Arduino's.
ArduinoBlue ships an update every 9 months, Bluetooth for Arduino every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ArduinoBlue | Bluetooth for Arduino |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (19 ratings) — better | 3.4 (42 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews — better | 45.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 19 | 42 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mechanismic Inc. | Giuseppe Migliore |
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ArduinoBlue
Bluetooth for Arduino
In-app purchases
ArduinoBlue
No in-app purchases
Bluetooth for Arduino
- Coffee$0.99
- Custom$3.99
- Gamepad$3.99
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- Terminal$3.99
- Unlock everything$11.99
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