# Dabble vs Blynk IoT

The clearest difference is rating: Blynk IoT at 4.5 against Dabble's 3.9. Blynk IoT also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (823 vs 128). Dabble's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and review sentiment (65% vs 42%). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blynk IoT sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Dabble asks for nothing beyond the download.

Blynk IoT holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blynk IoT has 823 ratings behind it against 128, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Dabble's written reviews are positive against 42% of Blynk IoT's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Dabble ships an update every 6 months, Blynk IoT monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dabble | Blynk IoT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dabble-bluetooth-controller/id1472734455/reviews) | **[4.5 (823 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blynk-iot/id1559317868/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 128 | **823** |
| Positive reviews | **64.8% of reviews** | 42.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [STEMpedia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472734454) | [Blynk Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/808760484) |

## What reviewers say

### Dabble

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dabble-bluetooth-controller/id1472734455)

Control and communicate with hardware like Arduino and ESP32 using your smartphone's sensors and Bluetooth. This app transforms your phone into a virtual controller, offering modules for LED control, terminal commands, gamepad functionality, and access to phone sensors.

**Highlights:** LED Brightness Control, Terminal for text and voice commands, Gamepad control (analog, digital, accelerometer), Pin State Monitor, Phone Sensor access (GPS, mic, accelerometer, etc.), Scratch & Arduino compatible projects

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use for beginners
- 🚀 Works well with ESP32 and Arduino
- 💰 Free and fully functional
- 💡 Great for robotics projects
- 📱 Useful phone sensors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Gamepad issues on iOS
- 🐛 Not all functions available on iPhone
- 🐛 GPS data transfer unreliable
- 🐛 Phone sensor data flaky
- 🐛 UI issues on older versions

**Reported bugs**

- Gamepad doesn't work on iOS
- Joystick values are blank on iOS
- Buttons do not show for gamepad
- Controller function broken on iPhones without a home button
- Gamepad won't turn, only shows left/right controls, format off

**Requested features**

- More buttons on gamepad or custom gamepad creation
- Additional controller types (joystick, button rows)
- Ability to map terminal commands to virtual actions/notifications
- Offline automation and scripts for iOS
- Xbox controller support


### Blynk IoT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blynk-iot/id1559317868)

Build custom IoT apps without coding using a drag-and-drop interface. Manage devices, users, and data remotely with a powerful web console and scalable cloud infrastructure. Supports over 400 hardware boards and various connection options.

**Highlights:** Drag-n-drop IoT app builder, Device and user management, OTA firmware updates, Secure cloud infrastructure, Hardware compatibility (400+ boards), Real-time alerts and automations

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blynk MAKER - Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Blynk Starter - Monthly | $29.00 | per month |
| Blynk PRO (40 users) Monthly | $48.99 | per month |
| Blynk MAKER - Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Blynk PRO (100 users) Monthly | $98.99 | per month |
| Blynk PRO (50 users) Monthly | $99.00 | per month |
| Blynk PRO (500 users) Monthly | $299.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Powerful IoT platform
- 🚀 Efficient for rapid prototyping
- 👍 Great for hobbyists and businesses
- 👍 Stable and reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Unstable, crashes frequently
- 🤔 Confusing for beginners
- 🤔 Lacks flexibility compared to legacy version
- 🤔 Limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- Connectivity issues with devices
- Widgets not working as expected
- Account deletion without warning
- Incompatibility with older hardware

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Bluetooth support
- Better documentation and tutorials
- Restore legacy app functionality
- Affordable pricing for hobbyists


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dabble free?

Dabble is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Blynk IoT free?

Blynk IoT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dabble or Blynk IoT?

Blynk IoT is rated higher. Dabble averages 3.9 out of 5 from 128 ratings, while Blynk IoT averages 4.5 from 823 ratings.

### Do Dabble or Blynk IoT have ads?

Neither Dabble nor Blynk IoT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dabble or Blynk IoT?

Dabble ships an update every 6 months, and Blynk IoT monthly. Most recently, Dabble was updated on October 8, 2026 and Blynk IoT on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*