# microbitBLE vs DIYables Bluetooth STEM

The clearest difference is ads: microbitBLE at none against DIYables Bluetooth STEM's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | microbitBLE | DIYables Bluetooth STEM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microbitble/id1635024315/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 2 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Atsushi Yamada](https://appshunter.io/developer/301497489) | [SY KHANH HO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851698856) |

## What reviewers say

### microbitBLE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microbitble/id1635024315)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### DIYables Bluetooth STEM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diyables-bluetooth-stem/id6760932195)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is microbitBLE free?

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

### Is DIYables Bluetooth STEM free?

DIYables Bluetooth STEM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do microbitBLE or DIYables Bluetooth STEM have ads?

DIYables Bluetooth STEM shows ads; microbitBLE does not.

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