Comparison

Annikken Andee vs BLE Controller Pro

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

Head to head
About

Annikken Andee

This utility app enables Arduino users to connect their micro:bit or Arduino 101 to iOS devices. It transforms iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches into touchscreens for microcontrollers, allowing easy creation of interfaces and use of phone functions without coding.

Highlights
  • Connect to micro:bit and Arduino 101
  • Use iPhone/iPad as touchscreen
  • Control Arduino with Apple Watch
  • Access phone functions (GPS, Camera)
  • No iOS coding required
  • Extend Arduino invention control
Features
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Annikken Andee allows Arduino users to connect to the micro:bit, Arduino 101 as well as the Annikken Andee Bluetooth add-on shield for the popular Arduino platform. You can now easily create touch interfaces, display data and uses phone functions (GPS, Gyro, Camera etc) without writing any iOS code. Annikken Andee makes the life of an Arduino programmer much easier by transforming their iPhone, iTouch and iPad into a "Touchscreen" for the Arduino Microcontroller. Makers/Tinkerers/Hackers can quickly extend the control of their Arduino inventions to their iOS devices and build bigger and better projects! You can now use your Apple Watch to control your Arduino! Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

BLE Controller Pro

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a customizable Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) joystick and control interface. BLE Controller Pro is designed for creating and interacting with custom BLE-enabled projects. Use the on-screen joystick and buttons to send real-time input to devices running compatible firmware. Built for makers, developers, and hobbyists, the app provides a flexible interface for experimenting with BLE communication and control systems. FEATURES • Multiple control layouts - Twin joystick interface - Directional pad with buttons • Customizable controls - Add and remove buttons - Choose button icons - Momentary or toggle actions • Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) - Scan and connect to nearby devices - Automatic reconnection - Simple device management - Smooth, low-latency input USE CASES • Custom BLE projects • Interactive prototypes • Embedded systems development • DIY control interfaces FOR DEVELOPERS AND MAKERS A flexible BLE joystick and input tool for building and testing your own projects. Connect to a compatible device and start sending input instantly.

Screenshots

Annikken Andee1 screens
BLE Controller Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Annikken Andee at Free against BLE Controller Pro's $3.99. Annikken Andee also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Annikken Andee is free to download; BLE Controller Pro costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Annikken Andee ships an update every 2 months, BLE Controller Pro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Annikken Andee versus BLE Controller Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnnikken AndeeBLE Controller Pro
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnnikken Pte LtdMateus Monteiro

In-app purchases

None

Annikken Andee

No in-app purchases

None

BLE Controller Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Annikken Andee free?
Annikken Andee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BLE Controller Pro free?
BLE Controller Pro costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Annikken Andee or BLE Controller Pro have ads?
Neither Annikken Andee nor BLE Controller Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Annikken Andee or BLE Controller Pro?
Annikken Andee ships an update every 2 months, and BLE Controller Pro every 3 months. Most recently, Annikken Andee was updated on September 24, 2026 and BLE Controller Pro on September 27, 2026.

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