Comparison

MicroBlue vs RoboCore Joystick

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

Head to head
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.

About

RoboCore Joystick

Features
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Este aplicativo foi criado para ser a interface entre você e seu robô da RoboCore. Atualmente compatível com o HockeyBot, este aplicativo conta com um joystick para controlar o seu robô em todas as direções. Com ele, você consegue se conectar ao robô, controlá-lo e até mesmo alterar o nome dele. Sua interface simples permite que você tenha todas as funcionalidades de forma prática e rápida. Com este joystick vai ficar fácil marcar gols com seu robô!

Screenshots

MicroBlue4 screens
RoboCore Joystick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MicroBlue at 13.4 against RoboCore Joystick's 15.1. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MicroBlue ships an update every 3 months, RoboCore Joystick every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
MicroBlue versus RoboCore Joystick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicroBlueRoboCore Joystick
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB22 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperMechanismic Inc.RoboCore Tecnologia LTDA

In-app purchases

None

MicroBlue

No in-app purchases

None

RoboCore Joystick

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MicroBlue free?
MicroBlue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RoboCore Joystick free?
RoboCore Joystick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MicroBlue or RoboCore Joystick have ads?
Neither MicroBlue nor RoboCore Joystick shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MicroBlue or RoboCore Joystick?
MicroBlue ships an update every 3 months, and RoboCore Joystick every 2 months. Most recently, MicroBlue was updated on July 6, 2026 and RoboCore Joystick on September 16, 2026.

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