Comparison

Bluetooth Smart Data vs BLE tools with terminal

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

Head to head
About

Bluetooth Smart Data

This utility app allows users to scan and connect to specific Bluetooth Low Energy peripherals. It facilitates data transfer, performance testing, remote module configuration, and firmware upgrades over-the-air.

Highlights
  • Scan and connect to BLE peripherals
  • Data transfer via MLDP
  • Measure throughput with performance tab
  • Remote module configuration
  • Device firmware upgrades over-the-air (DFU-OTA)
Features
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Microchip’s SmartData provides the ability to scan and connect to RN4020 Microchip Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) peripherals with Microchip Low Energy Data Profile (MLDP). Once connected to a RN4020 Microchip BLE peripheral with MLDP, the MLDP tab lets user to transfer data back and forth between the device and BLE peripheral using a simple data terminal view. The performance tab can be used to stream and receive files to measure throughput. The remote command tab lets the user open and exercise a remote command session to configure the RN4020 module remotely. The DFU-OTA tab allows device firmware upgrades over-the-air on the RN4020 module. The help on each tab provides description and the commands that can be used to configure the RN4020.

About

BLE tools with terminal

Features
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A practical BluetoothLE scanning tool that can connect to BLE Bluetooth devices to obtain information, supports terminal mode, and can set function keys. It is a very convenient tool for developers of Arduino or Raspberry pie. Support the reminder function of Bluetooth device [online]. When the stored Bluetooth device is scanned, a reminder will appear. The distance can be judged by the value of rssi. If there is a Bluetooth headset forgotten where to put it, you can use this function to find . There is also an interesting application method for this function. For example, put the Bluetooth headset in the suitcase when going abroad. When the suitcase turntable sends the luggage out, the mobile phone will remind the user that the luggage is here!

Screenshots

Bluetooth Smart Data4 screens
BLE tools with terminal3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bluetooth Smart Data at none against BLE tools with terminal's shown. Bluetooth Smart Data also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 23 months) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 12.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bluetooth Smart Data ships an update every 2 months, BLE tools with terminal every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bluetooth Smart Data versus BLE tools with terminal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBluetooth Smart DataBLE tools with terminal
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 23 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.1 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicrochip Technology Inc.Yihang Huang

In-app purchases

None

Bluetooth Smart Data

No in-app purchases

None

BLE tools with terminal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bluetooth Smart Data free?
Bluetooth Smart Data is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BLE tools with terminal free?
BLE tools with terminal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bluetooth Smart Data or BLE tools with terminal have ads?
BLE tools with terminal shows ads; Bluetooth Smart Data does not.
Which is updated more often, Bluetooth Smart Data or BLE tools with terminal?
Bluetooth Smart Data ships an update every 2 months, and BLE tools with terminal every 23 months. Most recently, Bluetooth Smart Data was updated on September 26, 2026 and BLE tools with terminal on October 4, 2026.

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