Comparison

ArduinoBlue vs BLE tools with terminal

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth control for Arduino
  • Customizable sliders and buttons
  • Joystick control
  • Tilt control
  • Send and receive text strings
  • Easy-to-use Arduino library
Features
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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

About

BLE tools with terminal

Features
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A practical BluetoothLE scanning tool that can connect to BLE Bluetooth devices to obtain information, supports terminal mode, and can set function keys. It is a very convenient tool for developers of Arduino or Raspberry pie. Support the reminder function of Bluetooth device [online]. When the stored Bluetooth device is scanned, a reminder will appear. The distance can be judged by the value of rssi. If there is a Bluetooth headset forgotten where to put it, you can use this function to find . There is also an interesting application method for this function. For example, put the Bluetooth headset in the suitcase when going abroad. When the suitcase turntable sends the luggage out, the mobile phone will remind the user that the luggage is here!

Screenshots

ArduinoBlue4 screens
BLE tools with terminal3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ArduinoBlue at none against BLE tools with terminal's shown. ArduinoBlue also leads on update cadence (every 9 months vs every 23 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArduinoBlue ships an update every 9 months, BLE tools with terminal every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ArduinoBlue versus BLE tools with terminal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArduinoBlueBLE tools with terminal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 months — betterEvery 23 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMechanismic Inc.Yihang Huang

In-app purchases

None

ArduinoBlue

No in-app purchases

None

BLE tools with terminal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ArduinoBlue free?
ArduinoBlue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BLE tools with terminal free?
BLE tools with terminal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ArduinoBlue or BLE tools with terminal have ads?
BLE tools with terminal shows ads; ArduinoBlue does not.
Which is updated more often, ArduinoBlue or BLE tools with terminal?
ArduinoBlue ships an update every 9 months, and BLE tools with terminal every 23 months. Most recently, ArduinoBlue was updated on October 1, 2026 and BLE tools with terminal on October 4, 2026.

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