BLE vs Eco
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.
Eco
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ECO-HOME APP is a platform for managing heat pump equipment. Through ECO-HOME, you can complete convenient and fast interactive control between your cell phone and heat pump equipment, and also get real-time information about the operation status of the equipment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BLE at 8.0 against Eco's 13.0. 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. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BLE | Eco |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | BLE-ND B.V. | Guangdong Mitela Electrical Appliances Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
BLE
No in-app purchases
Eco
No in-app purchases
