Comparison

Bluetooth for Arduino vs Uni Controller

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth remote control
  • Arduino project control
  • Custom command sending
  • Keyboard input
  • Button interface
  • Connect to Bluetooth modules
Features
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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

About

Uni Controller

Features
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Uni Controller - Bluetooth RC Controller 'Uni Controller' is a smartphone Bluetooth controller app optimized for microcontrollers like Arduino and Raspberry Pi, as well as DIY RC devices. With the ability to customize data packets and freely set joystick ranges, it offers flexible and powerful control for any project environment. # Key Features 1. Intuitive Joystick & Custom Buttons Various Button Modes: Each of the 6 buttons can be individually set to Toggle or Push mode to fit your project's specific needs. Joystick Axis Settings: Achieve precise control by setting custom integer ranges for the joystick's X and Y axes. 2. Powerful Data Packet Settings Customizable Protocols: Customize and send data packets exactly how you want within the designated protocol rules. Checksum Support: Supports both SUM and XOR checksum types to enhance the integrity and stability of data communication. Transmission Interval Control: Fine-tune the data transmission interval delay from 10ms up to 500ms to match your device's connection status. 3. Stable Bluetooth Connection Quickly and easily scan for and connect to nearby Bluetooth devices. Supports custom UUID settings to ensure compatibility with a wide variety of Bluetooth modules. 4. Convenience Features for Developers Debug Mode: View real-time Bluetooth connection status and data packet transmission logs at a glance, making project debugging and testing much easier. 5. Pro Mode Unlock Benefits Upgrade to Pro Mode within the app to unlock these exclusive features! Ad-Free Experience: Enjoy a clean, spacious control environment without any intrusive ads. Smart Auto-Connect: No need to scan every time you launch the app—it will instantly and automatically reconnect to your last paired device. Download 'Uni Controller' today and take perfect control of your amazing RC projects!

Screenshots

Bluetooth for Arduino4 screens
Uni Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Uni Controller at 13.0 against Bluetooth for Arduino's 18.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bluetooth for Arduino sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Uni Controller sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Bluetooth for Arduino versus Uni Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBluetooth for ArduinoUni Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (44 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings44 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB27 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGiuseppe MiglioreJunHyeok Kim

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Bluetooth for Arduino

One-time5
  • Coffee$0.99
  • Custom$3.99
  • Gamepad$3.99
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  • Terminal$3.99
  • Unlock everything$11.99
1 purchases

Uni Controller

One-time1
  • Unlock Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Bluetooth for Arduino free?
Bluetooth for Arduino is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Uni Controller free?
Uni Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bluetooth for Arduino or Uni Controller have ads?
Neither Bluetooth for Arduino nor Uni Controller shows ads.

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