Comparison

Maxcom Home vs BLE Controller Pro

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

Head to head
About

Maxcom Home

Features
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Maxcom Home 1. Control your home appliances wherever you are. 2. Comprehensive management: multiple devices controlled by one application 3. Scheduling: Set up a runtime for each device 4. Easy expansion: add devices to the application quickly and easily

About

BLE Controller Pro

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a customizable Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) joystick and control interface. BLE Controller Pro is designed for creating and interacting with custom BLE-enabled projects. Use the on-screen joystick and buttons to send real-time input to devices running compatible firmware. Built for makers, developers, and hobbyists, the app provides a flexible interface for experimenting with BLE communication and control systems. FEATURES • Multiple control layouts - Twin joystick interface - Directional pad with buttons • Customizable controls - Add and remove buttons - Choose button icons - Momentary or toggle actions • Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) - Scan and connect to nearby devices - Automatic reconnection - Simple device management - Smooth, low-latency input USE CASES • Custom BLE projects • Interactive prototypes • Embedded systems development • DIY control interfaces FOR DEVELOPERS AND MAKERS A flexible BLE joystick and input tool for building and testing your own projects. Connect to a compatible device and start sending input instantly.

Screenshots

Maxcom Home4 screens
BLE Controller Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Maxcom Home at Free against BLE Controller Pro's $3.99. Maxcom Home also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). BLE Controller Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 26 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Maxcom Home is free to download; BLE Controller Pro costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Maxcom Home ships an update every 26 months, BLE Controller Pro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Maxcom Home versus BLE Controller Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaxcom HomeBLE Controller Pro
PriceFree — better$3.99
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaxcom S.A.Mateus Monteiro

In-app purchases

None

Maxcom Home

No in-app purchases

None

BLE Controller Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Maxcom Home free?
Maxcom Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BLE Controller Pro free?
BLE Controller Pro costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Maxcom Home or BLE Controller Pro have ads?
Neither Maxcom Home nor BLE Controller Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Maxcom Home or BLE Controller Pro?
Maxcom Home ships an update every 26 months, and BLE Controller Pro every 3 months. Most recently, Maxcom Home was updated on November 7, 2026 and BLE Controller Pro on November 9, 2026.

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