Comparison

BLExAR vs Quizquake

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

Quizquake

Engage in rapid-fire quiz battles against friends, answering SAT-style questions faster than your opponents. Sharpen your knowledge and climb the leaderboards in this energetic and competitive mobile game.

Highlights
  • Real-time quiz battles with friends
  • Answer SAT-style questions
  • Compete for speed and accuracy
  • Climb leaderboards
  • Practice mode available
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Quizquake – Fast-Paced Quiz Battles with Friends! Think you’re quick with answers? Prove it! Quizquake is a thrilling quiz game where you race against your friends to answer SAT-style questions faster and better. Whether you’re sharpening your skills or just having fun, Quizquake brings exciting real-time competition right to your phone. How It Works: • Invite your friends and start a quiz battle • Be the first to answer each question correctly • Earn points, climb the ranks, and show who’s boss Designed for Speed and Smarts: Quizquake is all about quick thinking and fast fingers. Each round is intense, fun, and full of surprises. Practice alone or challenge your crew — every match is a chance to prove yourself. Colorful, Youthful, Competitive: With a fun and energetic design, Quizquake is made for those who love friendly competition and fast-paced games. Your Privacy Matters: We take your privacy seriously. We only collect your username, email, and game-related activity to make the app work better for you. No personal data is ever shared. Useful Links: • Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/quizquake-privacy • Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/quizquake-terms Need Help? Got questions or feedback? Reach out to us at gonzalofuentessansalvador@gmail.com Ready to shake up the quiz world? Download Quizquake now and challenge your friends to brain-powered battles!

Screenshots

BLExAR4 screens
Quizquake4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Quizquake at Free against BLExAR's $4.99. Quizquake also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). BLExAR's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 1). 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

Quizquake is free to download; BLExAR costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Quizquake holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BLExAR has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BLExAR ships an update every 3 months, Quizquake every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BLExAR versus Quizquake: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLExARQuizquake
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (14 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaker Portal LLCGonzalo Fuentes

Customer experience

BLExAR

All ratings14 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%

Quizquake

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

BLExAR

No in-app purchases

None

Quizquake

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BLExAR free?
BLExAR costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quizquake free?
Quizquake is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BLExAR or Quizquake?
Quizquake is rated higher. BLExAR averages 4.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Quizquake averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do BLExAR or Quizquake have ads?
Neither BLExAR nor Quizquake shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BLExAR or Quizquake?
BLExAR ships an update every 3 months, and Quizquake every 5 days. Most recently, BLExAR was updated on November 9, 2026 and Quizquake on November 4, 2026.

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