Comparison

Paradigma vs Arduino BT Controller

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

Head to head
About

Paradigma

Features
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The app allows you to control your microcontroller projects with Bluetooth modules. Create your own control screens using a convenient drag and drop interface or use ready-made screens. The ParadigmaScreens library is required for custom screens to work. Visit the library’s GitHub page to download the library and view the documentation. You can find a link to the repository inside the app.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Drive forward, backward, left, and right
  • Customizable button actions
  • Real-time Bluetooth communication
  • No login required
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Paradigma4 screens
Arduino BT Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Paradigma at none against Arduino BT Controller's 1. Paradigma also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.2). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Arduino BT Controller sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Paradigma asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paradigma ships an update every 9 days, Arduino BT Controller every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and June 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Paradigma versus Arduino BT Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParadigmaArduino BT Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladislav KondrashinBoyle Sim

In-app purchases

None

Paradigma

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Arduino BT Controller

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Paradigma free?
Paradigma is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arduino BT Controller free?
Arduino BT Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Paradigma or Arduino BT Controller have ads?
Arduino BT Controller shows ads; Paradigma does not.
Which is updated more often, Paradigma or Arduino BT Controller?
Paradigma ships an update every 9 days, and Arduino BT Controller every 8 days. Most recently, Paradigma was updated on September 15, 2026 and Arduino BT Controller on June 28, 2026.

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