FITerminal vs BLE Serial tiny
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FITerminal
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iPad app to allow authorised Findlay Irvine personnel to configure remote devices via Bluetooth LE.
BLE Serial tiny
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With this app it is possible to communicate between Arduino, Raspberry pi or other PC's equipped with an CC2541 or compatible BLE module like a JDY-23 or HM-10. This app is intended as a preview for the full edition with many features. The full edition is available in the app store as " BLEserial HM-10". https://apps.apple.com/nl/app/bleserial-hm-10/id1602239700?l=en
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BLE Serial tiny at every 3 weeks against FITerminal's every 39 months. BLE Serial tiny also leads on device support (3 vs 1). FITerminal's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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.
FITerminal ships an update every 39 months, BLE Serial tiny every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FITerminal | BLE Serial tiny |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 39 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Findlay Irvine Ltd. | Ed Nieuwenhuys |
In-app purchases
FITerminal
No in-app purchases
BLE Serial tiny
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is FITerminal free?
Is BLE Serial tiny free?
Do FITerminal or BLE Serial tiny have ads?
Which is updated more often, FITerminal or BLE Serial tiny?
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