DIYables Bluetooth STEM vs Kids Electronics
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DIYables Bluetooth STEM
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DIYables Bluetooth STEM is a companion app for Arduino and ESP32 projects. Connect to your microcontroller via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and interact with it using 11 powerful built-in tools — no web programming required. BUILT-IN APPS: • Monitor — Real-time serial monitor in your pocket • Chat — Interactive chat interface with your Arduino/ESP32 • Pin Control — Control and monitor digital pins • Joystick — Virtual joystick for robot and vehicle control • Sliders — Dual slider controls for analog/PWM outputs • Plotter — Real-time data visualization and plotting • Analog Gauge — Circular gauge display for sensor monitoring • Rotator — Rotatable disc control for servo/stepper motors • Temperature — Thermometer visualization with configurable ranges • RTC — Real-time clock with time synchronization • Data Table — Two-column data display with real-time updates SUPPORTED HARDWARE: • Arduino Nano 33 BLE • Arduino Uno R4 WiFi • ESP32 (BLE mode) • Any BLE-capable Arduino board KEY FEATURES: • Connect via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) • Auto-reconnect to last connected device • Show/hide apps via Settings to customize your workspace • Works with the DIYables Bluetooth Arduino Library • Clean, modern interface optimized for iPhone PERFECT FOR: • STEM education and classroom projects • IoT prototyping and development • Robotics control • Sensor monitoring and data logging • Learning Arduino and ESP32 programming Get the companion Arduino library at: https://github.com/DIYables/DIYables-Bluetooth Created by DIYables — Making electronics accessible for everyone.
Kids Electronics
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Kidstronic teaches kids how electronics really work by letting them BUILD real circuits with their own hands — in a fun, safe 3D workshop, no soldering iron required. Drag a battery onto the workbench, wire it to an LED, and watch it glow the instant the circuit is complete. No diagrams to memorize, no risk, no mess — just hands-on cause and effect that turns curiosity into real STEM understanding. WHY PARENTS LIKE IT • Free to start, guest mode by default — no forced login or account just to play • No third-party ads and no ad tracking — the only cross-promo is a single card for our own sister app • A dedicated Parent Zone with a private dashboard showing exactly what your child has practiced • A Parent Gate question stands between kids and any purchase or subscription screen • Friendly character guides (Bora the Battery, Lila the LED, and friends) explain every concept in short, playful lines a 7-10 year old can follow solo BUILD REAL CIRCUITS IN 3D Kids drag components onto a workbench and wire them exactly like a real engineer would: tap a glowing pin, tap another, and the wire snaps into place. Get the polarity wrong and the app shows them why — flip it and watch the part light up correctly. Short circuits, reversed parts, and overvoltage are all explained in plain language instead of just failing silently. It's trial, error, and discovery, not a quiz with one right answer to memorize. Designed with no reading required, so kids as young as 7 can play independently. 5 WORLDS, 40+ LEVELS Progress through Light World, Sound World, Motion World, Sensor World, and Smart World, each unlocking a new set of components: LEDs and RGB LEDs, switches and buttons, resistors, buzzers and speakers, motors and fans, light and temperature sensors, and even AND/OR/NOT logic gates. Difficulty ramps gently from a first spark to master-level free builds, so kids are always challenged but never stuck. STORY MODE — 26 REAL GADGETS TO BUILD Beyond the core curriculum, Story Mode walks kids step-by-step through building recognizable gadgets: a night lamp, a doorbell, a burglar alarm, a mini race car, a traffic light, a rocket launcher, a submarine, a dinosaur egg incubator, a logic-gate castle drawbridge, and dozens more. Each finished build earns a themed badge and a "you built it!" celebration moment, with a gentle "solve it for me" hint if a young builder gets stuck. DAILY PUZZLE & QUIZ MODE A fresh circuit puzzle unlocks every day, with a streak counter and a 30-day archive to replay past challenges. "Test Yourself" quizzes check what your child actually learned in each world — components, vocabulary, and circuit logic — with clear explanations for anything they get wrong. FREE BUILD SANDBOX Once a world is mastered, kids get an open workbench with every part unlocked and zero rules, so they can experiment and invent their own circuits freely. BUILT FOR PARENTS, TOO The Parent Zone shows worlds completed, levels cleared, stars earned, quizzes passed, and the concepts your child has actually practiced — batteries, polarity, parallel circuits, logic gates, and more — so you always know what's next. Kidstronic's free levels let any child start building today. A Kidstronic Pro subscription (monthly or yearly, with a free trial period) unlocks every world, every level, every component, and the Free Build sandbox — cancel anytime from your store account settings. More than a game, Kidstronic is a hands-on introduction to electronics, circuit logic, and engineering — the kind of screen time that builds real problem-solving skills. Give your child the workbench and let them light up their first idea today. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://coddykit.com/terms/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Kids Electronics at none against DIYables Bluetooth STEM's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
| Parameter | DIYables Bluetooth STEM | Kids Electronics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SY KHANH HO | MEHMET CANKER (TR) |
In-app purchases
DIYables Bluetooth STEM
No in-app purchases
Kids Electronics
No in-app purchases
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