Comparison

BLE vs Shielding Tester

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

Head to head
About

BLE

This utility tool assists developers in creating and maintaining Bluetooth Low Energy products. It enables connection establishment, monitoring, and configuration for RF testing of BLE devices. Log files can be shared for further analysis.

Highlights
  • Connect to BLE devices
  • Monitor connections
  • Configure connection parameters
  • Start/stop test mode
  • Share log files
Features
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This tool is intended to support developers in their work to develop and maintain Bluetooth Low Energy products. BleRf Test can measure the quality of an RF link in both direction for any product implementing the BLE service for RF test. Features: - establish a connection to a BLE device - monitor said connection - share log files with other smartphone apps This app is only intended to support the development of BLE devices.

About

Shielding Tester

Features
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Shielding Tester is designed for quick testing of shielding boxes, cases, bags, and other devices that block radio signals based on the Faraday cage principle. The application measures signal strengths across a range of mobile communication standards, including GSM/2G/3G/4G/5G, Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz, and Bluetooth. It provides insights on how effectively these devices block radio signals across various frequencies, assisting in the verification of the performance of Faraday cage devices and accessories. ‣ Test the effectiveness of your Faraday cage within a minute; ‣ Get test results on cellular, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth frequencies; ‣ Sign in to unlock access to advanced features. FARADAY CAGE ASSESSMENT Determine the effectiveness of your signal-blocking gear! - Open the app. - Initiate the test. - Place your phone inside the Faraday enclosure. - Listen for the sound indication of test completion. - Receive information on your shielding sleeve, box, or bag's efficiency. PERSONAL DASHBOARD Access your account to explore extra features! Store your test results and forward them via email. SHOP In case your Faraday cage underperforms and permits signal leakage, you have the convenience to acquire a tested and guaranteed shielding solution directly from the app. DISCLAIMER On iOS 11 and later, the measurement approach used by the app may exhibit a potential deviation of ±5 dBm. Please be aware that the results provided are approximations, intended to offer a general idea of signal levels and shielding performance, rather than exact measurements.

Screenshots

BLE3 screens
Shielding Tester4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shielding Tester at every 7 months against BLE's every 64 months. On price, ads, 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

BLE ships an update every 64 months, Shielding Tester every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
BLE versus Shielding Tester: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLEShielding Tester
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 64 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArendi AGVelter KZ

In-app purchases

None

BLE

No in-app purchases

None

Shielding Tester

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BLE free?
BLE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shielding Tester free?
Shielding Tester is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BLE or Shielding Tester have ads?
Neither BLE nor Shielding Tester shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BLE or Shielding Tester?
BLE ships an update every 64 months, and Shielding Tester every 7 months. Most recently, BLE was updated on September 17, 2026 and Shielding Tester on September 9, 2026.

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