Comparison

PB Controller vs Maker Robotics

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

Head to head
About

PB Controller

Features
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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.

About

Maker Robotics

Features
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Maker Robotics Mobile Application - สมัคร ID เดียวใช้ได้ตลอดชีวิต - สมัครแข่งขัน ชำระเงิน รับใบเสร็จ ครบจบในแอปเดียว

Screenshots

PB Controller4 screens
Maker Robotics4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
PB Controller versus Maker Robotics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPB ControllerMaker Robotics
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKunlasatree SayuenMaker Robotics Co.,Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

PB Controller

No in-app purchases

None

Maker Robotics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PB Controller free?
PB Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Maker Robotics free?
Maker Robotics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PB Controller or Maker Robotics have ads?
Neither PB Controller nor Maker Robotics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PB Controller or Maker Robotics?
PB Controller ships an update every 2 months, and Maker Robotics weekly. Most recently, PB Controller was updated on September 27, 2026 and Maker Robotics on October 5, 2026.

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