Bluetooth for Arduino vs BT Car Controller
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
BT Car Controller
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BT Car Controller combines Bluetooth control and real-time camera streaming in one simple app. Control your RC car and watch the live video feed directly from your car camera. - Support Arduino, ESP32 and other development boards. - Quick connection, easy use. - FREE forever. Developed by Lanmootech. We are committed to providing maker education. Website: https://www.lanmootech.com E-mail: service@lanmootech.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BT Car Controller at none against Bluetooth for Arduino's 5. BT Car Controller also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15 vs 18.5). On price, 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. BT Car Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bluetooth for Arduino ships an update every 2 months, BT Car Controller every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bluetooth for Arduino | BT Car Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (42 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 45.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 42 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 15 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Giuseppe Migliore | RUI-SHENG CHEN |
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
BT Car Controller
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Bluetooth for Arduino free?
Is BT Car Controller free?
Do Bluetooth for Arduino or BT Car Controller have ads?
Which is updated more often, Bluetooth for Arduino or BT Car Controller?
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