BLE vs HAVEN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BLE
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The name BLE-ND is an abbreviation for Bluetooth Low Energy – New Definition. BLE-ND enriches the possibilities with light. This platform connects mobile phones and tablets directly to luminaires without needing any additional converting devices. It is a new technology designed to create any RGB light colour and to switch from warm white to cool white. The luminaires can be controlled by the new Bluetooth wireless open standard. Using our app, you can make your own groups of luminaires and adjust them the way you choose.
HAVEN
Control a smart door lock using your smartphone's Bluetooth to lock and unlock your home. Grant scheduled guest access remotely and receive notifications for unauthorized entry attempts when paired with a gateway hub.
- Bluetooth lock/unlock
- Guest pass management
- Scheduled guest access
- Remote access (with hub)
- Attack detection notifications
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The HAVEN app is used to control HAVEN Connect, a preventative smart lock for doors. The HAVEN app uses BlueTooth in your smart phone to lock and unlock HAVEN Connect. Additionally, the app allows you to send guest passes to allow others to access your home. You can even schedule guest passes for certain days and times. Add the HavenLock Gateway Hub and have access remotely to your lock and receive attack detection notifications for any unwanted forced entry attempts.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BLE at 8.0 against HAVEN's 16.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.
| Parameter | BLE | HAVEN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (377 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 14.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 377 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BLE-ND B.V. | Haven Lock, Inc. |
In-app purchases
BLE
No in-app purchases
HAVEN
No in-app purchases
