Comparison

Group Control vs MicroLink Connect

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

Head to head

CodeCell Wireless Control

Free

📚 Education

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About

Group Control

Features

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1, through the connection of the LAN, control the robot movement. You can control a variety of action groups, such as kicking the left foot, kicking the right foot, sitting down, you can also customize the action group.

About

MicroLink Connect

Features

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MicroLink is the companion app for the CodeCell ESP32 maker module. Connect instantly and interact with your projects using sliders, buttons, a joystick, and real-time sensor feedback — perfect for tiny robots, DIY sensors, or interactive builds. Also built to support our upcoming products launching later this year.

Screenshots

Group Control2 screens

MicroLink Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Group Control at 12.0 against MicroLink Connect's 18.2. 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

Group Control ships an update every 7 months, MicroLink Connect every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

Group Control versus MicroLink Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Group Control	MicroLink Connect
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 7 months	Every 4 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	18.2
Further details — not scored
Size	1 MB	24 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Shenzhen Hiwonder Technology Co.,Ltd	Microbots

In-app purchases

None

Group Control

No in-app purchases

None

MicroLink Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Group Control free?

Group Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is MicroLink Connect free?

MicroLink Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Group Control or MicroLink Connect have ads?

Neither Group Control nor MicroLink Connect shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Group Control or MicroLink Connect?

Group Control ships an update every 7 months, and MicroLink Connect every 4 months. Most recently, Group Control was updated on October 11, 2026 and MicroLink Connect on October 25, 2026.