Comparison

Javascript learn vs microbitBLE

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

Head to head
About

Javascript learn

Learn JavaScript with an integrated web editor that supports HTML, CSS, and external live links. This educational app provides a hands-on environment for coding practice and skill development.

Highlights
  • In-built web editor
  • HTML, CSS, and JavaScript support
  • External live link integration
  • Hands-on coding practice
  • Educational content
Features
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In this application we can do more and learn a lot about javascript, we have an inbuild web editor it supports HTML, CSS, Javascript, and external live links.

About

microbitBLE

Connect your smartphone to a micro:bit device via Bluetooth. Send text from your keyboard to display on the micro:bit's LED, and receive messages sent from the micro:bit. Ideal for interactive coding projects and learning.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth UART connection
  • Send text to micro:bit LED
  • Receive messages from micro:bit
  • Button press triggers messages
  • Interactive coding projects
Features
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It is an application that allows you to connect the micro:bit Bluetooth UART. When you hit the keyboard of your smartphone, characters will be displayed on the LED of the micro:bit. Displays the characters sent from the micro:bit. In the sample, when the A button is pressed, Hello is sent and displayed on the smartphone. Usage 1. program the micro:bit 2. The micro:bit start and wait for Bluetooth connection (in the sample, a square mark is displayed) 3. Press the "connect to micro:bit" button in the app 4. When the connection is complete, the square display in the middle (transmission character display) will turn black and a check mark will appear on the micro:bit. 5. Hit the keyboard and the character will be displayed on the micro:bit 6. When you press the A button on the micro:bit, "Hello" is displayed in the "received message" part of the app 7. Press the "disconnect from micro:bit" button to disconnect Bluetooth and display a cross mark on the micro:bit

Screenshots

Javascript learn4 screens
microbitBLE3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Javascript learn at 5.0 against microbitBLE's 2.0. Javascript learn also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.5). microbitBLE's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 15 months). On price, ratings volume, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Javascript learn holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Javascript learn ships an update every 15 months, microbitBLE every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Javascript learn versus microbitBLE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJavascript learnmicrobitBLE
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMerbin JoeAtsushi Yamada

Customer experience

Javascript learn

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

microbitBLE

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Javascript learn

No in-app purchases

None

microbitBLE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Javascript learn free?
Javascript learn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is microbitBLE free?
microbitBLE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Javascript learn or microbitBLE?
Javascript learn is rated higher. Javascript learn averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while microbitBLE averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Javascript learn or microbitBLE have ads?
Javascript learn shows ads; microbitBLE does not.
Which is updated more often, Javascript learn or microbitBLE?
Javascript learn ships an update every 15 months, and microbitBLE every 2 months. Most recently, Javascript learn was updated on September 29, 2026 and microbitBLE on September 29, 2026.

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