PB Controller vs Maker Robotics
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PB Controller
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PB Controller is a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) remote control app for compatible ESP32-based robots and other supported hardware. Designed for students, parents, educators, and robot developers. Key Features - 4-button and 8-button gamepad modes - Dual joystick and joystick-with-buttons modes - Customizable control layouts and button sizes - PB2 secure pairing with a Pair Code and session verification - Layouts adapted for iPhone and iPad - Stop commands when leaving the control screen or moving the app to the background - Requires Start again after a BLE disconnection How to Use 1. Enable Bluetooth on your iPhone or iPad. 2. Open PB Controller and scan for your robot. 3. Select your compatible device. 4. Enter its Pair Code when prompted. 5. Choose a control mode and tap Start. Pair Codes contain 8-16 English letters or numbers and are case-insensitive. Compatibility Requires a robot or controller running compatible PB2 firmware. A Bluetooth connection alone does not guarantee compatibility. Hardware is not included. Safety Keep the robot in a safe testing area. Wireless connections can be interrupted; compatible robot firmware must provide a connection-loss failsafe. Privacy No ads. No personal data collected.
Maker Robotics
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Maker Robotics Mobile Application - สมัคร ID เดียวใช้ได้ตลอดชีวิต - สมัครแข่งขัน ชำระเงิน รับใบเสร็จ ครบจบในแอปเดียว
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Maker Robotics at weekly against PB Controller's every 2 months. PB Controller's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PB Controller ships an update every 2 months, Maker Robotics weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PB Controller | Maker Robotics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kunlasatree Sayuen | Maker Robotics Co.,Ltd. |
In-app purchases
PB Controller
No in-app purchases
Maker Robotics
No in-app purchases









