Comparison

BLE vs RF Pro

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

RF Pro

This utility app verifies the effectiveness of Faraday bags by detecting signal leaks from your device. It helps ensure your device is isolated from external communication networks for privacy, security, or forensic purposes.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive signal testing (WiFi, Cellular, GPS, Bluetooth)
  • Real-time signal strength analysis
  • Clear visual indicators and graphs
  • Step-by-step testing guidance
  • Quick retest function
Features
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RF Pro Faraday Bag Tester – Ensure Your Devices Are Secure The Faraday Bag Tester app provides a reliable way to verify the effectiveness of Faraday bags by detecting signal leaks from your device. Whether for personal privacy, security compliance, or forensic applications, this tool helps confirm that your device remains isolated from external communication networks. Key Features: • Comprehensive Signal Testing – Detects WiFi, Cellular, GPS, and Bluetooth signals to assess shielding effectiveness. • Real-Time Analysis – Continuously monitors and records signal strength before and during testing. • Clear Visual Indicators – Displays test results with signal strength graphs and status icons. • Step-by-Step Guidance – Simple instructions to ensure accurate testing procedures. • Quick Retest Function – Easily restart the test to verify results. How It Works: 1. Press “Start Test” and place the device inside the Faraday bag before the countdown ends. 2. The app will emit a series of beeps, signaling the start of the testing phase. 3. During the test, the app scans for any detectable signals. 4. A chime will indicate the test has concluded, and results will be displayed. 5. Review the signal strength readings to determine if the Faraday bag is effectively blocking transmissions. Who Should Use This App? • Privacy-conscious individuals ensuring their devices remain undetectable. • Security professionals testing Faraday enclosures for compliance. • Forensic analysts verifying signal isolation for evidence protection. • Organizations implementing secure communications and data protection policies. The Faraday Bag Tester offers a straightforward yet powerful method to validate signal shielding performance. Download today to ensure your device security.

Screenshots

BLE3 screens
RF Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RF Pro at 5.0 against BLE's 3.0. RF Pro also leads on update cadence (every 7 months vs every 64 months) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RF Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RF Pro has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BLE ships an update every 64 months, RF Pro every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BLE versus RF Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLERF Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 64 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArendi AGOffGrid

Customer experience

BLE

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

RF Pro

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

BLE

No in-app purchases

None

RF Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BLE free?
BLE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RF Pro free?
RF Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BLE or RF Pro?
RF Pro is rated higher. BLE averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while RF Pro averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do BLE or RF Pro have ads?
Neither BLE nor RF Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BLE or RF Pro?
BLE ships an update every 64 months, and RF Pro every 7 months. Most recently, BLE was updated on October 20, 2026 and RF Pro on October 17, 2026.

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