Comparison

Bluetooth Terminal vs Web Inspector

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

Head to head
About

Bluetooth Terminal

Prototype Bluetooth LE hardware by sending and receiving data in various formats. Inspect device services, characteristics, and values. Offers features like a button matrix for control and session export.

Highlights
  • Send data as ASCII, HEX, or Decimal
  • View device services and characteristics
  • Inspect device name, UUID, and RSSI
  • Button matrix for sending commands
  • Export session data as CSV
  • Send current time as Unix timestamp
Features
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## Version 3 is now available ## With Bluetooth LE Terminal you can easily prototype your Bluetooth Smart enabled hardware. Send individual bytes encoded as ASCII, HEX or Decimal numbers and receive data from your hardware accessory. Test your data transfers even before having your own app! # More Features: • Send bytes as ASCII, HEX or Decimal • See device's services and characteristics and their associated values • Get information about your device such as name, UUID, and RSSI readings • Setup a button matrix (game controller) to send different data with just a tap. • Apple Watch support for button matrix • Send the current time as a unix timestamp (seconds since 1970) • Export current session as CSV • Use the app in split-view or slide-over on iPad If you have any questions about the app, or requests for features you would like to see, just write a short review or use the button inside the app to contact me! * Some features may require an optional one-time in app purchase.

About

Web Inspector

This app provides a suite of web development tools for Safari on mobile devices. Inspect and edit the DOM, view element styles, execute JavaScript commands, monitor network requests, and examine stored resources like cookies.

Highlights
  • DOM inspection and editing
  • Element style viewer
  • JavaScript console
  • Network request monitoring
  • Resource storage details
Features
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Web Inspector expands Safari on iPhone and iPad with a set of web development tools: Elements: Browse the DOM tree and tap elements on the page to inspect them. View node details, styles, and computed values. Search the DOM, edit an element's HTML, and copy or delete nodes. Console: Type JavaScript commands to debug, modify, and get information about your webpage. Sources: Read the webpage's source with syntax highlighting. Network: See a list of network requests made by the webpage, with headers and responses. Filter requests, or copy one as a cURL command. Resources: Find details about the data stored by a webpage, such as cookies, local storage, and session storage. Tip: If you tap the Web Inspector button and nothing happens, reload the page once..

Screenshots

Bluetooth Terminal4 screens
Web Inspector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Web Inspector at 3.9 against Bluetooth Terminal's 3.3. Web Inspector also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Bluetooth Terminal sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Web Inspector asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Web Inspector holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Web Inspector has 160 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Bluetooth Terminal's written reviews are positive against 65% of Web Inspector's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Bluetooth Terminal versus Web Inspector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBluetooth TerminalWeb Inspector
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (18 ratings)3.9 (160 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.0% of reviews64.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18160 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#193#56 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLukas PistrolAnd a Dinosaur

Customer experience

Bluetooth Terminal

All ratings18 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral11.1%
Negative38.9%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive36.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative57.3%

Web Inspector

All ratings152 ratings
Positive68.4%
Neutral9.2%
Negative22.4%
Written reviews224 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral13.4%
Negative21.9%

User reviews

Bluetooth Terminal

From 18 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works well for BLE
  • 🚀 Connects devices easily
  • 👍 Useful for custom scripts
  • 👍 Solves specific device connection issues
  • 👍 Free version is functional

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Disconnects when using controller/buttons
  • 🐛 Paid features don't work
  • 🐛 Ads are intrusive
  • 🐛 Limited free functionality

Web Inspector

From 160 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Efficient web inspector
  • 👍 Useful debugging tools
  • 🔍 Helpful for web development
  • 💡 Brings desktop-like functionality to mobile

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Limited functionality compared to desktop tools
  • 🔍 Inconsistent performance
  • 🔍 Difficult to use or navigate

Bugs and requests

Bluetooth Terminal

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App disconnects when using controller/buttons
  • Controller buttons do not send correct data
  • App crashes on refresh
  • App disconnects Bluetooth constantly
  • Cannot connect to some devices
Show 5 more
  • Dialog says 'Reading is not permitted'
  • App crashes when scrolling device info
  • HM-10 module disconnects when entering button app
  • Button 'send' is disabled
  • App crashes when refreshing BT participants

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add decimal to ASCII text decoder
  • Log read data to a file
  • Improve controller button functionality
  • Add joystick support
  • Add support for other languages (e.g., Arabic)
Show 5 more
  • Improve device detection
  • Allow selection/deselection of data type listings
  • Add dark mode
  • Improve instructions
  • Fix bugs causing crashes and disconnections

Web Inspector

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Disappears when reloading webpage
  • Doesn't work on newer iOS versions
  • Doesn't load on crashed tabs
  • Permissions issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • CSS editing capabilities
  • Resizable panel
  • Improved console functionality
  • Better integration with Safari

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Bluetooth Terminal

One-time7
  • Show RSSI Values$0.99
  • Time Stamp$0.99
  • Buy me 1 coffee$2.99
Show 4 more
  • Remove Ads$5.99
  • Controller Buttons$5.99
  • Buy me 2 coffees$5.99
  • Buy me 3 coffees$11.99
None

Web Inspector

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bluetooth Terminal free?
Bluetooth Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Web Inspector free?
Web Inspector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bluetooth Terminal or Web Inspector?
Web Inspector is rated higher. Bluetooth Terminal averages 3.3 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Web Inspector averages 3.9 from 160 ratings.
Do Bluetooth Terminal or Web Inspector have ads?
Bluetooth Terminal shows ads; Web Inspector does not.
Which is updated more often, Bluetooth Terminal or Web Inspector?
Bluetooth Terminal ships an update weekly, and Web Inspector weekly. Most recently, Bluetooth Terminal was updated on November 13, 2026 and Web Inspector on November 14, 2026.
Which is more popular, Bluetooth Terminal or Web Inspector?
Bluetooth Terminal currently peaks at #193 in the App Store charts, and Web Inspector at #56. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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