# BLE Laboratory Pro — Advanced Scanner & Transmitter

> BLE scanner and transmitter for hardware and software development and experimentation. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Lauer.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ble-laboratory-pro/id1436021089 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Lauer](https://appshunter.io/developer/300205595)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 26 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2018-12-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ble-laboratory-pro/id1436021089/reviews.md

## What is BLE Laboratory Pro?

Are you developing BLE hard- or software? Are you interested in experimenting with BLE devices? Or do you just want to learn about devices in your vicinity? Look no further, you have found the best app! This is the result of years of BLE research and development. Here are the highlights:

=== Operation Mode Scanner ===

* Display discovered devices with complete advertisement data,
* Interact with found services, characteristics, and descriptors,
* Read and write UTF-8 and HEXA data with optimized keyboards.

=== Operation Mode Transmitter ===

* Configure as sending BLE peripheral with multiple profiles,
* Create as many services and characteristics as you need,
* Compose readable values out of static, dynamic, and interactive components.

=== Besides These ===

* Detailed log for analyzing the run-time-performance of every operation,
* Slick UI and efficient navigation – the UI will never block you.

Test the app with both operation modes – later on, unlock what you need via In-App-Purchase.
Stay tuned for many more professional features – Version 1.0 is just the beginning!

## Key features

- Discover BLE devices with advertisement data
- Interact with services, characteristics, and descriptors
- Read and write UTF-8 and HEXA data
- Configure as a BLE peripheral
- Create custom services and characteristics
- Detailed runtime performance logs
- Slick UI and efficient navigation

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scanner Support | $8.99 | one-time |
| Transmitter Support | $12.99 | one-time |
| All Operation Modes | $17.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ble-laboratory-pro/id1436021089/reviews.md

### 3/5 — How do you support a MIA developer?

*2024-03-28, version 1.2.0*

So this app is best in its class, and has additional functionality available for a price; a rather steep price, starting at 7.99$. I’ve been using this app since it’s last update which was a few years ago, and been waiting ever since. 

I support independent developers by both contribution (feedback, bug reports, user testing), as well as financially via the App Store. 

But how am I going to support this app? There is no way to contact the developer- as another reviewer stated. As an end user, using a regularly maintained app, having all the signs of healthy development lifecycle, is ideal. Unfortunately, as ideal as this app is, the situation is not.

### 5/5 — Awesome app for recon

*2023-03-07*

Information gathering best app

### 1/5 — Nutzlos

*2021-05-15, version 1.2.0*

Ohne Ausgabe von € vollkommen nutzlos

### 5/5 — Sehr hilfreich

*2021-05-15, version 1.2.0*

Gute Identifikation

### 4/5 — Komplex , ohne hex

*2021-04-13, version 1.2.0*

Komplexe App mit einigen Möglichkeiten.
Leider für mich unbrauchbar, da die Übertragung von hexadezimalen Werten nicht korrekt funktioniert.

### 1/5 — App mit Fehlern

*2020-07-19, version 1.2.0*

Stürzt häufig ab. Lässt sich teilweise nicht mehr starten. Es hilft dann nur neu installieren. Achtung: Rückerstattung lt. AGB lausgeschlossen.

### 4/5 — Nach einer bestimmten UUID scannen

*2020-06-22, version 1.2.0*

Wie kann man mit der App nach einer ganz bestimmten UUID scannen? Z.B. der UUID von der Corona-Warn-App: 0xFD6F

### 4/5 — Sieht vielversprechend aus!

*2020-06-22, version 1.2.0*

Würde wahrscheinlich die Zusatzoptionen erwerben, aber leider gibt es weitere Informationen nur bei Facebook - was ich nicht nutze wie die anderen zugehörigen Datenkraken auch nicht.

### 1/5 — Has potential

*2019-11-26, version 1.1.0*

But the developer has just gone missing, so I wouldn’t risk paying for this if the developer doesn’t resurface and commit publicly to supporting those that paid him...

### 3/5 — Good, but hard to use as a developer.

*2019-06-27, version 1.1.0*

There are many good aspects of this app, but a couple that are hard to get past sometimes.

The filter goes away far too quickly, and is not held for future program instances. The filter should not be cleared unless the user tells the app to clear it. Even scrolling up on the screen cause the filter to go away. 

It would also be really good to have the ability to clear the cache of names. I know this is an iOS issue, but would be handy if the app had a workaround. 

Finally, the fact the developer does not have an email address listed in the account to send bugs reports basically means I’ve got two news reviews for bugs.

## Frequently asked questions about BLE Laboratory Pro

### What can BLE Laboratory Pro do?

BLE Laboratory Pro allows you to scan for Bluetooth Low Energy devices, view their advertisement data, and interact with their services and characteristics. You can also configure your device as a BLE peripheral with custom profiles.

### Is BLE Laboratory Pro free to use?

Yes, BLE Laboratory Pro is free to download and use. Advanced features can be unlocked via in-app purchases.

### What devices is BLE Laboratory Pro compatible with?

BLE Laboratory Pro is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices.

### What is the age rating for BLE Laboratory Pro?

BLE Laboratory Pro has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is BLE Laboratory Pro updated?

The latest version, 1.2.0, was released on April 20, 2020. While the last update was in 2020, users can expect future professional features to be added.

### Does BLE Laboratory Pro have ads?

No, BLE Laboratory Pro does not contain advertisements.

### What kind of data can I read and write with BLE Laboratory Pro?

You can read and write data in both UTF-8 and HEXA formats, with optimized keyboards provided for efficient data entry.

### What are the main operation modes of BLE Laboratory Pro?

The app features two primary operation modes: Scanner mode for discovering and analyzing BLE devices, and Transmitter mode for configuring your device as a BLE peripheral.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2.0 — 2020-04-20

Scanner: Filtering devices is now persistent. You can toggle the filter bar with the filter icon.

### 1.1.0 — 2019-03-04

- Update of the Bluetooth SIG well-known UUIDs database.
- HomeKit services, characteristics, and descriptors are now shown with friendly names.

### 1.0.0 — 2018-12-05

No release notes.

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