MCU BLE Terminal vs R1BBIT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MCU BLE Terminal
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McuBleTerminal is a Bluetooth Low Energy terminal app designed for ESP32 development. It allows you to view serial output and send text commands wirelessly from your smartphone. No USB cable, no drivers, no WiFi and no cloud services required. The app works together with the McuBleTerminal ESP32 library and acts like a classic serial monitor, but over BLE. Typical use cases include debugging, viewing sensor data, testing firmware behavior and interacting with ESP32 devices while they are powered in real environments. Features include a clean terminal interface, monospace font, dark and light mode support, multilingual UI and a built in demo mode that works without any hardware. This app is intended as a development and debugging tool. ESP32 library and examples are available on GitHub: https://github.com/dominik-ewers-solutions/MCU_BLE_Terminal
R1BBIT
Build smart devices with an integrated ecosystem. Program using a simple BASIC-style language, control devices remotely via the cloud, and create custom interfaces. Ideal for beginners and advanced users alike.
- Cloud-based device control
- Simple BASIC-style programming
- Real-time sensor monitoring
- Customizable control interfaces
- Notifications and automations
- Supports any ESP32 board
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R1bbit is an ecosystem for anyone who wants to build smart devices on ESP32 quickly and without unnecessary complexity. A board, a simple BASIC-style programming language, cloud platform, and mobile app — all connected out of the box. What the app does: -Control your R1bbit devices from anywhere via the cloud -Write logic in a simple BASIC-style language — easy enough for a student, no C++ or complex environment setup required -Monitor sensor readings in real time -Set up notifications and automations -Build your own control interface — buttons, sliders, graphs -Works with any ESP32-based board Who R1bbit is for: — Beginners — a low barrier to entry into electronics and IoT, no Arduino IDE or unfamiliar languages required — Advanced users — a flexible HAL and open architecture for complex projects — Educators — a ready-made platform for teaching programming and electronics — Makers — quick prototyping for smart home, greenhouse, weather station, or any other device Why R1bbit: No need to dig through datasheets or deal with low-level controller programming. The firmware, cloud, and app are designed to take you from idea to working device in minutes, not weeks. Download the app, connect your board, and start building your device right now.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MCU BLE Terminal at 13.0 against R1BBIT's 18.6. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MCU BLE Terminal ships an update monthly, R1BBIT every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MCU BLE Terminal | R1BBIT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dominik Ewers | VS TECH |
In-app purchases
MCU BLE Terminal
No in-app purchases
R1BBIT
No in-app purchases
