Comparison

BLE LED Controller vs MicroBlue

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

Head to head
About

BLE LED Controller

Control LED lights connected to an Arduino device using your iPhone. Customize colors, brightness, and create dynamic animations with an intuitive interface. Ideal for hobbyists and electronics enthusiasts looking to add visual flair to their projects.

Highlights
  • iPhone to Arduino integration
  • Customizable LED lighting
  • Brightness adjustment
  • Color spectrum selection
  • Prebuilt animation library
  • Create custom animations
  • Fading and gradient effects
Features
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Discover the power of control with our app for iPhone and Arduino integration. Seamlessly connect your iPhone to your Arduino device and unlock a world of possibilities. Customize and control LED lighting with ease, unleashing stunning colors and captivating animations. Our intuitive interface allows you to effortlessly adjust brightness, choose from a spectrum of colors, and explore a library of prebuilt animations. Want to create your own? Our app empowers you to craft unique animations, select fading and gradient colors, and bring your ideas to life. Whether you're a hobbyist, an electronics enthusiast, or simply seeking to add a touch of magic to your surroundings, our app provides the tools you need. Take control, unleash your creativity, and elevate your projects to new heights with our iPhone app for Arduino-controlled LEDs.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth/BLE connectivity
  • Customizable control interface
  • D-pads, joysticks, buttons, sliders
  • Text input support
  • Works with Arduino and Raspberry Pi
  • Writable custom service communication
Features
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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.

Screenshots

BLE LED Controller4 screens
MicroBlue4 screens

Verdict

The call

BLE LED Controller and MicroBlue are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
BLE LED Controller versus MicroBlue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLE LED ControllerMicroBlue
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKeegan HutchinsMechanismic Inc.

Customer experience

BLE LED Controller

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MicroBlue

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

BLE LED Controller

No in-app purchases

None

MicroBlue

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BLE LED Controller free?
BLE LED Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MicroBlue free?
MicroBlue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BLE LED Controller or MicroBlue have ads?
Neither BLE LED Controller nor MicroBlue shows ads.

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