BroodMinder Lite vs Messenger BLE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BroodMinder Lite
This free utility app connects to BroodMinder devices to read sensor data and display it in graphs. It allows users to email their data and optionally share it online. The developer recommends using the BroodMinder Bees app for a more modern experience.
- Read BroodMinder device sensors
- View data graphs
- Email sensor data
- Share data online
- Offline data management
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**This app is no longer supported. Please use the BroodMinder Bees app.** This is a free app that supports BroodMinder devices. Use it to read your sensors, view graphs, e-mail data to yourself, and optionally share your data on MyBroodMinder.com and BeeCounted.org. We suggest using the BroodMinder-Apiary app (also free) for most users. It is a more modern and streamlined app. This all is best for user with no internet connectivity.
Messenger BLE
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The RemoteIQ Messenger BLE application offers a brand new way to interact with your Messenger BLE. This app leverages the Bluetooth® capabilities of your Messenger BLE to rapidly transfer real-time data from the palm of your hand. Use this app to pair your smartphone or tablet with your Messenger BLE to have complete visibility and control of your operations while on site. The RemoteIQ Messenger BLE app grants complete access to: - Live real-time monitoring data including customizable lists of channel data, J1939 CANbus diagnostics, and Messenger BLE device status information - Engine, pump and I/O controls - Messenger BLE device configurations - Messenger BLE device firmware updates
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BroodMinder Lite at every 5 weeks against Messenger BLE's every 5 months. BroodMinder Lite also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BroodMinder Lite ships an update every 5 weeks, Messenger BLE every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BroodMinder Lite | Messenger BLE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 226 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IF, LLC | Cattron North America, INC |
In-app purchases
BroodMinder Lite
No in-app purchases
Messenger BLE
No in-app purchases
Questions
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