Comparison

BLE Hero vs HTML Viewer ++

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

Head to head
About

BLE Hero

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
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BLE Hero is a comprehensive development tool for engineers, software developers, or anyone developing Bluetooth Low Energy enabled products or applications. Light and Dark Modes! Tutorials: - Video Tutorials Under the Help Section DFU Support: - Nordic Semiconductor - Cypress, Silabs, + STMicro coming soon BLE Scanning: - Company IDs from Bluetooth SIG - Search function: Search by any values included in advertisement data - Real-time RSSI plot for each discovered peripheral - Real-time estimated advertisement interval - Full listing of all advertisement data for each discovered peripheral - Favorites support - Ability to permanently ignore devices - Locator Mode! Connections: - Ability to maintain connections to many devices at the same time GATT Interactions: - Attempt reconnection from anywhere in the app! No need to return to the scan results to reconnect - Explore GATT services, characteristics, and descriptors - Read characteristics, notifications/indications ----> Display formats: HEX, ASCII, or UInt8 byte array ----> Read and notification history with timestamps within characteristic view - Write characteristics ----> HEX, ASCII, and Decimal keyboards ----> Write formats: HEX, ASCII, and Decimal ----> Viewable write history with timestamps within characteristic view - Descriptors and descriptor values - Notifications/Indications Logging: - Most detailed logging available - Search function to search for specific events - Logging occurs at a low level, providing detailed information about all BLE events - Advertisement data - Connection events with error descriptions - Disconnection events with error descriptions - Read/write characteristic events with error descriptions - Notification/indication events - GATT discovery events - System status events - Fully configurable: enable or disable each of the log event types - Export logs as text files via email, text, etc..., or save to files

About

HTML Viewer ++

Edit and manage website code with an intuitive interface. Import, export, and access your files from anywhere on iOS devices. Ideal for developers and enthusiasts working with HTML and Swift files.

Highlights
  • Intuitive HTML code editor
  • Import and export Swift files
  • Seamless collaboration
  • Access files anywhere
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Website Editor is the ultimate tool for developers and enthusiasts working with Swift files. Designed to provide a smooth, reliable, and optimized experience for iOS, this app revolutionizes the way you edit and manage your Swift code. With Website Editor, you can: - Easily HTML code with an intuitive, user-friendly interface suitable for beginners and experts alike. - Import and export Swift files effortlessly, making collaboration and teamwork seamless. - Access your files anytime, anywhere, keeping your workflow uninterrupted wherever you go. Whether you're starting your journey with Swift, crafting incredible apps, or collaborating on code with your team, Website Editor gives you everything you need to edit your files in iOS devices. Subscription Details Prices vary by location and active promotions. Subscriptions are charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/41310529 End-User Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BLE Hero4 screens
HTML Viewer ++4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BLE Hero at 92% against HTML Viewer ++'s 0%. BLE Hero also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. HTML Viewer ++ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. BLE Hero asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BLE Hero holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 87 and 48 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of BLE Hero's written reviews are positive against 0% of HTML Viewer ++'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BLE Hero ships an update every 2 weeks, HTML Viewer ++ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
BLE Hero versus HTML Viewer ++: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLE HeroHTML Viewer ++
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (87 ratings) — better4.6 (48 ratings)
Positive reviews91.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings87 — better48
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#191 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperonceLabs LLCHurryApp LTD

Customer experience

BLE Hero

All ratings87 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive91.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative5.4%

HTML Viewer ++

All ratings48 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral14.3%
Negative85.7%

In-app purchases

None

BLE Hero

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

HTML Viewer ++

Subscriptions3
  • Pro$0.997 Days
  • Coding Pro$3.997 Days
  • Code Pro3 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is BLE Hero free?
BLE Hero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HTML Viewer ++ free?
HTML Viewer ++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BLE Hero or HTML Viewer ++?
BLE Hero is rated higher. BLE Hero averages 4.9 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while HTML Viewer ++ averages 4.6 from 48 ratings.
Do BLE Hero or HTML Viewer ++ have ads?
Neither BLE Hero nor HTML Viewer ++ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BLE Hero or HTML Viewer ++?
BLE Hero ships an update every 2 weeks, and HTML Viewer ++ every 2 months. Most recently, BLE Hero was updated on September 21, 2026 and HTML Viewer ++ on September 23, 2026.

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