Freenove vs MicroBlue
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Freenove
Control various smart devices and robots from a single application. This app allows for seamless interaction with a range of connected products, with more to be added in future updates.
- Control Freenove robots
- Control Freenove smart cars
- Interact with multiple Freenove products
- Expandable product support
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Freenove App can interact with multiple Freenove products. You can use this App to control Freenove's robots, smart cars, etc. More products will be added in later updates.
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 Freenove's 2.9. Freenove's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MicroBlue holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Freenove has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Freenove | MicroBlue |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (10 ratings) | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Freenove Creative Technology Co., Ltd. | Mechanismic Inc. |
Customer experience
Freenove
MicroBlue
In-app purchases
Freenove
No in-app purchases
MicroBlue
No in-app purchases
