GarageCam vs MicroBlue
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GarageCam
Control your garage door remotely with a compatible Axis camera and a simple DIY circuit. Open or close your garage with a single click or swipe, making access convenient.
- Remote garage door opening and closing
- Uses compatible Axis cameras
- Requires DIY relay circuit
- One-click and swipe operation
- Supports any garage door brand
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Stop struggling with your normal garage remote and with one click and a swipe, you'll be on your way to open or close your garage door. With an easy DIY project, you will be able to control your garage door opener (any brand) with a compatible Axis Camera with output terminals. Be sure to have everything you need: 1. A compatible Axis Camera (see below) 2. A garage door that can be opened with a simple switch 3. Buy or build the easy relay circuit 4. Have a public IP Address and port forwarding on your router. Check out the documentation for more information: http://cs.com.gt/garagedooraxis/ Supported Axis cameras: M1004-W, M1033-W, M1034-W, M1054, M1143-L, M1144-L, M2014-E, M3024-LVE, M3025-VE, M3026-VE, P1204, P1214, P1214-E, P1353, P1353-E, P1354, P1354-E, P1355, P1355-E, P1357, P1357E, P3346, P3346-V, P3346-VE, P3363-V, P3363-VE, P3364-LV, P3364-LVE, P3364-V, P3364-VE, P3367-V, P3367-VE, P3384V, P3384VE, P5414-E, P5512, P5522, P5532, P5534, P5544, P7210, P7214, P7216, P7224 Blade, Q1602, Q1602E, Q1604, Q1604E, Q1755, Q1755-E, Q1765-LE, Q1910, Q1910-E, Q1921, Q1921-E, Q1922, Q1922-E, Q6032, Q6032-C, Q6034, Q6034-C, Q6035, Q6035-C, Q7401, Q7404, Q7406 Blade, Q7411, Q7414 Blade, Q7424-R, 212PTZ, 212PTZ-V, 214PTZ, P3301, P3301-V, P3304, P3304-V, or any other Axis Camera with alarm output option.
MicroBlue
This app connects to microcontrollers via Bluetooth/BLE, offering a customizable interface for control and interaction. It supports various components like joysticks and buttons, streamlining hobbyist and professional projects.
- Bluetooth/BLE connectivity
- Customizable control interface
- D-pads, joysticks, buttons, sliders
- Text input support
- Works with Arduino and Raspberry Pi
- Writable custom service communication
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The ultimate companion app for your microcontroller projects! Whether you're a hobbyist or a professional, MicroBlue simplifies the way you interact with your microcontrollers through seamless Bluetooth/BLE connectivity. Connect effortlessly and explore the potential of your projects with an intuitive interface designed for customization. Customize your layout using a variety of components such as d-pads, joysticks, buttons, sliders, switches, and text inputs. Tailor the interface to suit your specific needs and project requirements. It has been verified to work with: - Arduino Uno R3 with HM10 - Arduino Uno R4 Minima with HM10 - Arduino Uno R4 Wifi - Raspberry Pi Pico with HM10 - Raspberry Pi Pico W - ESP32-S3 Starting from v1.1.1, the app communicates exclusively with the writable custom services of the connected devices. Empower your creativity and streamline your projects with MicroBlue. Take your microcontroller experience to the next level today! For assistance and more information, visit: https://snappyxo.io/microblue.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MicroBlue at Free against GarageCam's $1.99. MicroBlue also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0). On ratings volume, 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
MicroBlue is free to download; GarageCam costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MicroBlue holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
GarageCam ships an update every 4 months, MicroBlue every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GarageCam | MicroBlue |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Softlogic, S.A. | Mechanismic Inc. |
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GarageCam
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In-app purchases
GarageCam
No in-app purchases
MicroBlue
No in-app purchases
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