# Bluetooth for Arduino vs My Control Panel

Bluetooth for Arduino and My Control Panel both sit at 3.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of My Control Panel's written reviews are positive against 46% of Bluetooth for Arduino's. My Control Panel also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.5). Bluetooth for Arduino's advantage is ratings volume (42 vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bluetooth for Arduino sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. My Control Panel asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.4 for Bluetooth for Arduino against 3.5 for My Control Panel. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluetooth for Arduino has 42 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of Bluetooth for Arduino's written reviews are positive against 100% of My Control Panel's.

Bluetooth for Arduino ships an update every 2 months, My Control Panel every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluetooth for Arduino | My Control Panel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-for-arduino/id1505096526/reviews) | **[3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-control-panel/id1534518021/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 45.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Giuseppe Migliore](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505096105) | [An-Ching Ho](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534518023) |

## What reviewers say

### Bluetooth for Arduino

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-for-arduino/id1505096526)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a wireless remote control for your Arduino projects. Easily connect to your Bluetooth module and send custom commands via keyboard or pre-designed buttons.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth remote control, Arduino project control, Custom command sending, Keyboard input, Button interface, Connect to Bluetooth modules

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Custom | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gamepad | $3.99 | one-time |
| Terminal | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock everything | $11.99 | one-time |


### My Control Panel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-control-panel/id1534518021)

Control physical devices remotely using your smartphone. This app works with a separate Bluetooth relay control box to manage systems on boats, RVs, and motorhomes. Customize button labels, styles, and monitor system voltage.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth relay control, Customizable labels and buttons, Button style and background options, System voltage monitoring, Low voltage warning

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bluetooth for Arduino free?

Bluetooth for Arduino is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is My Control Panel free?

My Control Panel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bluetooth for Arduino or My Control Panel?

My Control Panel is rated higher. Bluetooth for Arduino averages 3.4 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while My Control Panel averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Bluetooth for Arduino or My Control Panel have ads?

Neither Bluetooth for Arduino nor My Control Panel shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bluetooth for Arduino or My Control Panel?

Bluetooth for Arduino ships an update every 2 months, and My Control Panel every 4 months. Most recently, Bluetooth for Arduino was updated on October 23, 2026 and My Control Panel on September 28, 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.*