Comparison

BLExAR vs Moon

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

Head to head
About

BLExAR

This app enables iOS devices to communicate with Arduino boards via Bluetooth Low Energy. It allows real-time control of Arduino pins, data logging with GPS coordinates, and serial text communication for makers and students.

Highlights
  • Real-time control of Arduino digital and analog pins
  • Real-time data plotting
  • Data logging to CSV files
  • Capture GPS coordinates for data points
  • Serial text communication terminal
Features
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BLExAR turns your iPhone or iPad into a pocket bench instrument for Arduino-class boards over Bluetooth Low Energy. Connect to a board with an HM-10 style UART module (CC2541, AT-09, JDY-08, SH-M08), an nRF52840 MakerBLE board or a Seeed XIAO ESP32-C6, then switch pins, stream sensor values, plot and record them, all without writing an app of your own. BLExAR 3.0 is a complete rewrite that keeps working with the sketches and tutorials written for earlier versions: the same commands, the same pins and the same CSV files. CONTROL • Switch digital pins and set PWM from pin tiles laid out like your board's header • Analog sliders for the A-pins • Board profiles for Arduino Uno, Arduino Nano, MakerBLE (nRF52840), Seeed XIAO ESP32-C6 and the classic 2.7 layout • TX/RX activity lights show every message to and from the board DATA • Live chart of the comma-separated values your board sends, with Run/Hold and 10 s, 1 min and 10 min windows • Readout cards with min, max and standard deviation for each series, plus the incoming stream rate • Record sessions to CSV, optionally with your location on each row, and keep recording in the background • Browse, reopen and share recorded sessions; they also appear in the Files app CONSOLE • Serial terminal to send and receive text, with a hex view and quick command keys PANELS • Build your own control dashboards with buttons, toggles, sliders, a joystick and gauges bound to your board's commands and data columns • Share panels with others as files ALWAYS AT HAND • Live Activity on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island while connected or recording • Control Center controls to toggle a pin without opening the app • Scan list puts UART-ready boards first, ordered by signal strength • Automatic reconnect after a dropped link • Light and dark appearance and Dynamic Type BLExAR is made for makers, students, teachers and engineers. Tutorials and example sketches are at makersportal.com.

About

Moon

Features
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Experience the Moon: Apollo — The Greatest Adventure in History, Reimagined. Step into the boots of an astronaut and explore the legendary Apollo missions. Our goal is to bring the breathtaking achievements of the Apollo program to your fingertips with a modern, high-definition experience. Navigate through hundreds of stunning, curated NASA photos and immersive video archives. Whether you are a space enthusiast or a curious explorer, "Moon: Apollo" provides a window into the most significant milestone in human history. HIGHLIGHT FEATURES: MODERN BROWSE: Explore hundreds of high-res photos with detailed historical records and a powerful new search engine. IMMERSIVE SLIDESHOW: Beautiful fullscreen imagery that makes you feel like you are in lunar orbit. Experience automatic playback with curated info at your touch. DYNAMIC GALLERY: A visually stunning interactive grid. Zoom into details with fluid gestures and high-definition clarity. RARE VIDEO ARCHIVE: Watch the historic moments as they happened. Our improved video player ensures a seamless viewing experience of humanity's lunar steps. INTERACTIVE MISSIONS: Access real-time mission data and deep dives into the legacy of each Apollo flight. PREMIUM DESIGN: Enjoy a state-of-the-art UI with glassmorphism aesthetics, fluid animations, and refined haptic feedback designed specifically for iOS. Join us in celebrating the spirit of exploration. The Moon is waiting.

Screenshots

BLExAR4 screens
Moon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BLExAR at every 3 months against Moon's every 26 months. Moon's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $4.99). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

BLExAR costs $4.99 and Moon $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BLExAR ships an update every 3 months, Moon every 26 months. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BLExAR versus Moon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLExARMoon
Price$4.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.0 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 26 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB1.4 GB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMaker Portal LLCAlparslan Topbas

In-app purchases

None

BLExAR

No in-app purchases

None

Moon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BLExAR free?
BLExAR costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Moon free?
Moon costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do BLExAR or Moon have ads?
Neither BLExAR nor Moon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BLExAR or Moon?
BLExAR ships an update every 3 months, and Moon every 26 months. Most recently, BLExAR was updated on November 11, 2026 and Moon on November 11, 2026.

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