# BLE Hero vs Klipper | OctoPrint

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BLE Hero at none against Klipper | OctoPrint's 3. BLE Hero also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (92% vs 83%). Klipper | OctoPrint's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 88) and chart position (#164 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Klipper | OctoPrint sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month. BLE Hero asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for BLE Hero against 4.8 for Klipper | OctoPrint. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Klipper | OctoPrint has 1.1K ratings behind it against 88, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of BLE Hero's written reviews are positive against 83% of Klipper | OctoPrint's.

BLE Hero ships an update every 2 weeks, Klipper | OctoPrint every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BLE Hero | Klipper | OctoPrint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ble-hero/id1013013325/reviews)** | [4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/klipper-octoprint-obico/id1540646623/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 88 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.9% of reviews** | 82.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#164** |
| Size | 14 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [onceLabs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1013013324) | [TSD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540646625) |

## What reviewers say

### BLE Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ble-hero/id1013013325)

This app is a powerful development tool for Bluetooth Low Energy. It offers comprehensive scanning, connection management, GATT interactions, and detailed logging. Features include DFU support, real-time RSSI plotting, and customizable display formats for data.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth Low Energy scanning, Device connection management, GATT service exploration, Characteristic read/write operations, Detailed BLE event logging, DFU support for Nordic, Cypress, Silabs, Real-time RSSI plot

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 💎 Excellent value (free)
- 🚀 Finds hidden GPS trackers
- 💡 Great for developers (BLE GATT)
- 🔧 Useful for troubleshooting Bluetooth devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Cannot display MAC addresses
- ❌ Devices listed as 'Unnamed'
- 🐛 Freezes when connecting to unknown devices
- 🐛 Crashes on iPhone SE (Chinese review)
- ⚠️ BLE 5 beacon not showing

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on iPhone SE
- BLE 5 beacon not showing
- Freezes when connecting to unknown devices

**Requested features**

- Make app available on Android
- Keep app updated with new features
- Option to reverse filter for unknown devices


### Klipper | OctoPrint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/klipper-octoprint-obico/id1540646623)

**Currently charting:** #164 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Control and monitor your 3D printer remotely with this app. It offers live webcam streaming, push notifications for print progress, and AI-powered failure detection to prevent print issues. Supports OctoPrint, Klipper, and other popular platforms.

**Highlights:** Remote printer control, Live webcam streaming, Push notifications, AI failure detection, OctoPrint & Klipper support, Secure sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Up to 2 printers | $49.99 | per month |
| Up to 5 printers | $99.99 | per month |
| UNLIMITED printers | $199.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Reliable monitoring
- 👍 Convenient remote access
- 🚀 Excellent performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional false positive print failures
- 🔋 Slow video streaming
- 🔋 Buffering issues with remote access
- 🔒 Requires paid subscription for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Camera not working with self-hosted Obico instance
- Inconsistent behavior with print pause/cancel
- Subscription hours not carrying over properly

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support for iPad
- More customization options for slicer integration
- Ability to upload custom STL files
- Improved print failure detection accuracy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BLE Hero free?

BLE Hero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Klipper | OctoPrint free?

Klipper | OctoPrint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BLE Hero or Klipper | OctoPrint?

BLE Hero is rated higher. BLE Hero averages 4.9 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Klipper | OctoPrint averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do BLE Hero or Klipper | OctoPrint have ads?

Neither BLE Hero nor Klipper | OctoPrint shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BLE Hero or Klipper | OctoPrint?

BLE Hero ships an update every 2 weeks, and Klipper | OctoPrint every 5 weeks. Most recently, BLE Hero was updated on November 11, 2026 and Klipper | OctoPrint on November 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*