# Bluetooth for Arduino vs TypeStrip

The clearest difference is rating: TypeStrip at 5.0 against Bluetooth for Arduino's 3.4. TypeStrip also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). Bluetooth for Arduino's advantage is ratings volume (42 vs 4). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

TypeStrip holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluetooth for Arduino has 42 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluetooth for Arduino | TypeStrip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-for-arduino/id1505096526/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typestrip/id6757282076/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 45.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Giuseppe Migliore](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505096105) | [Signal & Form](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865776726) |

## 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 |


### TypeStrip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typestrip/id6757282076)

Instantly capture text from the real world with this privacy-focused utility. Point your camera at documents, signs, or screens to extract text on-device, with no cloud processing required. Copy or share extracted information quickly and securely.

**Highlights:** On-device text recognition, Instant text copying and sharing, Automatic detection of phone numbers, emails, dates, links, Privacy-first design, Distraction-free camera interface, Optional account for cross-device sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 TypeStrip free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bluetooth for Arduino or TypeStrip?

TypeStrip is rated higher. Bluetooth for Arduino averages 3.4 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while TypeStrip averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Bluetooth for Arduino or TypeStrip have ads?

Neither Bluetooth for Arduino nor TypeStrip shows ads.

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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.*