Comparison

ST AIoT Craft vs BLE Controller Pro

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

Head to head
About

ST AIoT Craft

Features
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ST AIoT Craft is a cloud development environment to create in-sensors AI and sensors-to-cloud solutions with ST components. The STAIoT Craft App allows to interact with the cloud environment to deploy and monitor projects. Start to use the ST AIoT Craft App with project examples and ST developers' boards; profile your built in-sensor AI solution with machine learning core technology inside ST MEMS sensors and deploy it on the IoT sensor node.

About

BLE Controller Pro

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a customizable Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) joystick and control interface. BLE Controller Pro is designed for creating and interacting with custom BLE-enabled projects. Use the on-screen joystick and buttons to send real-time input to devices running compatible firmware. Built for makers, developers, and hobbyists, the app provides a flexible interface for experimenting with BLE communication and control systems. FEATURES • Multiple control layouts - Twin joystick interface - Directional pad with buttons • Customizable controls - Add and remove buttons - Choose button icons - Momentary or toggle actions • Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) - Scan and connect to nearby devices - Automatic reconnection - Simple device management - Smooth, low-latency input USE CASES • Custom BLE projects • Interactive prototypes • Embedded systems development • DIY control interfaces FOR DEVELOPERS AND MAKERS A flexible BLE joystick and input tool for building and testing your own projects. Connect to a compatible device and start sending input instantly.

Screenshots

ST AIoT Craft4 screens
BLE Controller Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ST AIoT Craft at Free against BLE Controller Pro's $3.99. BLE Controller Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

ST AIoT Craft is free to download; BLE Controller Pro costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ST AIoT Craft ships an update every 2 months, BLE Controller Pro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
ST AIoT Craft versus BLE Controller Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterST AIoT CraftBLE Controller Pro
PriceFree — better$3.99
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSTMicroelectronicsMateus Monteiro

In-app purchases

None

ST AIoT Craft

No in-app purchases

None

BLE Controller Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ST AIoT Craft free?
ST AIoT Craft is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BLE Controller Pro free?
BLE Controller Pro costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ST AIoT Craft or BLE Controller Pro have ads?
Neither ST AIoT Craft nor BLE Controller Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ST AIoT Craft or BLE Controller Pro?
ST AIoT Craft ships an update every 2 months, and BLE Controller Pro every 3 months. Most recently, ST AIoT Craft was updated on October 6, 2026 and BLE Controller Pro on October 12, 2026.

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