BlueLinker vs PiDash
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
BlueLinker
This tool facilitates serial communication with Bluetooth-enabled microcontrollers like Arduino and Raspberry Pi. It offers automatic device scanning, real-time data transfer, and includes example code for LED control. Compatible with various popular development boards and BLE modules.
- Automatic BLE device scanning
- Real-time serial communication (UART)
- LED control example code
- Support for HM-10, ESP32, STM32
- Connects to Arduino and Raspberry Pi
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[About] BlueLinker is a simple serial communication tool that easily connects to Bluetooth-enabled devices such as Arduino and Raspberry Pi. [Key Features] β’ Automatic BLE device scanning and connection β’ Real-time serial communication (UART) β’ LED control example code included β’ Support for HM-10, ESP32, STM32 [Supported Devices] β’ Arduino (Uno, Mega, Nano) β’ Raspberry Pi β’ ESP32 β’ STM32 β’ BLE modules [Contact] Email: studio11.appdev@gmail.com
PiDash
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Your Raspberry Pi deserves a proper mobile home. PiDash is a third-party app companion app that puts your entire Raspberry Pi fleet in your pocket, monitor system health, manage containers, and stay on top of your devices from anywhere. Connect to your Raspberry Pi over SSH or User/Password and get full visibility into what's running. Browse processes, tail logs, manage Docker containers, and check key metrics with a tap. No more SSH'ing from your laptop just to see if a service is still up. WHAT'S INCLUDED β’ Complete System Monitoring - CPU, memory, disk, temperature β’ Live Activity Panel β’ Docker container management (start, stop, restart, logs) β’ Built-in SSH terminal with multiple sessions β’ Multi-device support - manage your whole fleet from one place β’ Home Screen widgets with customizable metrics β’ Clean interface designed for speed with dark mode β’ On-device security - your SSH credentials never leave your device, protected by Face ID - PiDash is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Raspberry Pi Ltd Terms of Use: https://pidash.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://pidash.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BlueLinker at none against PiDash's 3. PiDash's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. PiDash sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. BlueLinker asks for nothing beyond the download.
BlueLinker ships an update every 3 days, PiDash every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BlueLinker | PiDash |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | μ€νλμ€μΌλ λΈ | Mohamed Talaat |
In-app purchases
BlueLinker
No in-app purchases
PiDash
- PiDash Pro Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
- PiDash Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- PiDash Pro Lifetime$79.99
