Bluetooth for Arduino vs MicroBlue
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bluetooth for Arduino
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.
- Bluetooth remote control
- Arduino project control
- Custom command sending
- Keyboard input
- Button interface
- Connect to Bluetooth modules
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Do you want to control via bluetooth the Arduino project you built? Let your iPhone or iPad be a remote control for any micro-controller with a bluetooth module. Run the app, search for your bluetooth module and connect. Once you are connected you will be able to send your own commands to your Arduino board using the keyboard or some fancy buttons
MicroBlue
This app connects to microcontrollers via Bluetooth/BLE, offering a customizable interface for control and interaction. It supports various components like joysticks and buttons, streamlining hobbyist and professional projects.
- Bluetooth/BLE connectivity
- Customizable control interface
- D-pads, joysticks, buttons, sliders
- Text input support
- Works with Arduino and Raspberry Pi
- Writable custom service communication
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The ultimate companion app for your microcontroller projects! Whether you're a hobbyist or a professional, MicroBlue simplifies the way you interact with your microcontrollers through seamless Bluetooth/BLE connectivity. Connect effortlessly and explore the potential of your projects with an intuitive interface designed for customization. Customize your layout using a variety of components such as d-pads, joysticks, buttons, sliders, switches, and text inputs. Tailor the interface to suit your specific needs and project requirements. It has been verified to work with: - Arduino Uno R3 with HM10 - Arduino Uno R4 Minima with HM10 - Arduino Uno R4 Wifi - Raspberry Pi Pico with HM10 - Raspberry Pi Pico W - ESP32-S3 Starting from v1.1.1, the app communicates exclusively with the writable custom services of the connected devices. Empower your creativity and streamline your projects with MicroBlue. Take your microcontroller experience to the next level today! For assistance and more information, visit: https://snappyxo.io/microblue.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MicroBlue at 4.5 against Bluetooth for Arduino's 3.5. MicroBlue also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.5). Bluetooth for Arduino's advantage is ratings volume (44 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Bluetooth for Arduino sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. MicroBlue asks for nothing beyond the download.
MicroBlue holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluetooth for Arduino has 44 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Bluetooth for Arduino ships an update every 2 months, MicroBlue every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bluetooth for Arduino | MicroBlue |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (44 ratings) | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 45.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 44 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Giuseppe Migliore | Mechanismic Inc. |
Customer experience
Bluetooth for Arduino
MicroBlue
In-app purchases
Bluetooth for Arduino
- Coffee$0.99
- Custom$3.99
- Gamepad$3.99
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- Terminal$3.99
- Unlock everything$11.99
MicroBlue
No in-app purchases
Questions
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