ArduinoBlue vs BLE tools with terminal
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
BLE tools with terminal
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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!
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | ArduinoBlue | BLE tools with terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (19 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months — better | Every 23 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mechanismic Inc. | Yihang Huang |
In-app purchases
ArduinoBlue
No in-app purchases
BLE tools with terminal
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ArduinoBlue free?
Is BLE tools with terminal free?
Do ArduinoBlue or BLE tools with terminal have ads?
Which is updated more often, ArduinoBlue or BLE tools with terminal?
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