Comparison

ZowieX vs BLE Controller Pro

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

Head to head
About

ZowieX

Features
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ZowieX is the official companion app for Zowietek’s video and streaming products, offering intuitive control, real-time monitoring, and powerful configuration tools – all in one place. With ZowieX, you can easily manage Zowietek 4K PTZ cameras, 4K POV Camera, 4K HDMI Video Encoders Decoders, and 4K HDMI Video Recorders from your phone or tablet. Whether you're in a studio, at a live event, or working remotely, ZowieX makes professional video production smarter and simpler. Key Features: Remote PTZ Camera Control Pan, tilt, zoom, and focus smoothly with responsive touchscreen controls. Live Preview & Monitoring Watch real-time video previews of your connected devices for easy framing and adjustments. Device Configuration Adjust video settings, IP configurations, stream parameters, and more without a PC. Auto Discovery Instantly find and connect to Zowietek devices on the same network segmentβ€”no IP address needed.

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 β€’ Multiple control layouts - Twin joystick interface - Directional pad with buttons β€’ Customizable controls - Add and remove buttons - Choose button icons - Momentary or toggle actions β€’ Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) - Scan and connect to nearby devices - Automatic reconnection - Simple device management - Smooth, low-latency input USE CASES β€’ Custom BLE projects β€’ Interactive prototypes β€’ Embedded systems development β€’ 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

ZowieX4 screens
BLE Controller Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ZowieX at Free against BLE Controller Pro's $3.99. BLE Controller Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

ZowieX 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

ZowieX ships an update every 6 weeks, BLE Controller Pro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
ZowieX versus BLE Controller Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZowieXBLE Controller Pro
PriceFree β€” better$3.99
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks β€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.613.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size30 MB29 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperZOWIETEK ELECTRONICS, LTD.Mateus Monteiro

In-app purchases

None

ZowieX

No in-app purchases

None

BLE Controller Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZowieX free?
ZowieX 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 ZowieX or BLE Controller Pro have ads?
Neither ZowieX nor BLE Controller Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZowieX or BLE Controller Pro?
ZowieX ships an update every 6 weeks, and BLE Controller Pro every 3 months. Most recently, ZowieX was updated on October 30, 2026 and BLE Controller Pro on November 9, 2026.

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