MicroBlue vs Arduino BT Controller
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Bluetooth/BLE connectivity
- Customizable control interface
- D-pads, joysticks, buttons, sliders
- Text input support
- Works with Arduino and Raspberry Pi
- Writable custom service communication
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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.
Arduino BT Controller
Control Arduino-based RC cars using Bluetooth 4.0. Customize button actions for real-time driving control. No login is needed for immediate use.
- Drive forward, backward, left, and right
- Customizable button actions
- Real-time Bluetooth communication
- No login required
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This is the official Domekit app for controlling Arduino-based RC cars via Bluetooth 4.0. • Drive forward, backward, left, and right • Customizable button actions • Real-time Bluetooth communication • No login required Perfect for students, hobbyists, and educators using Domekit's Arduino kits.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MicroBlue at 4.5 against Arduino BT Controller's 2.0. MicroBlue also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Arduino BT Controller's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Arduino BT Controller sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MicroBlue asks for nothing beyond the download.
MicroBlue holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
MicroBlue ships an update every 3 months, Arduino BT Controller every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and June 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MicroBlue | Arduino BT Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mechanismic Inc. | Boyle Sim |
Customer experience
MicroBlue
Arduino BT Controller
In-app purchases
MicroBlue
No in-app purchases
Arduino BT Controller
- Remove Ads$0.99
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