HIQ Commander vs BLE Terminal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HIQ Commander
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HIQ Commander is part of HIQ home automation system. It allows user to control lights, blinds, appliances, heating/cooling, access control and alarm. IMPORTANT: this application requires HIQ home automation hardware. To try out without the hardware, download HIQ Configurator from http://www.cybrotech.com, install and start HIQ Simulator. Registration is not required. When started for the first time, application will detect connected devices: - light (on/off) - dimmer (0..100%) - RGB dimmer (lightness, hue, saturation) - blinds (up/down, intermediate position) - scene (apply, inverse, memorize) - thermostat (set point, temperature, humidity, fan speed) - measured temperature (room, outdoor, hot water, wall) - measured electricity (energy and power consumption) - security alarm (4 zones) For each device, user can give a recognizable name and select icon. Various devices can be connected, such as bathroom fan, table fan, electric door lock, electric heater, humidifier, dehumidifier, heated insect repellent, TV set, projector or audio system. Along with the mixed colors, RGB dimmer offers a special white temperature mode, which simulate output from cold daylight to warm evening light. HIQ Commander allows both local and remote control over internet. Remote access is enabled automatically.
BLE Terminal
Connect, scan, and communicate with Bluetooth Low Energy devices. Discover nearby devices, view their properties, and interact using read, write, and notify functions. Supports pre-filled and hex commands for efficient interaction.
- Scan for nearby BLE devices
- View device properties and descriptions
- Connect to devices
- Read, write, and notify BLE characteristics
- Pre-filled command lists
- Hex and ASCII command support
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Talk to any Bluetooth Low Energy device — straight from your iPhone, iPad or Mac. BLE Terminal is built for makers, IoT and firmware developers who need more than a scanner: find a device, connect, and send commands in a couple of taps. BUILT FOR REAL WORK • Terminal with live Notify responses • Hex keyboard + one-tap Hex / ASCII switching • Command presets you can add, edit and reuse • Read, Write and Notify on any characteristic • Auto-reconnect when you send to a disconnected device • Multiple connections at once • Select, copy and export logs • Works on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Vision Pro HOW IT WORKS 1. Scan — see nearby BLE devices with signal strength (RSSI) and advertisement data. 2. Connect — browse every service and characteristic. 3. Send — type Hex or ASCII, or tap a saved command. Responses appear live in the terminal. USE CASES - BLE module testing (e.g. ESP32, nRF5x, TI CC2541, HM-10) - IoT development for smart home, wearables, medical, and industrial applications (Also works perfectly with Bluetooth trackers, sensors, and remote controllers.) - Debugging BLE sensor data and notifications - Testing fitness trackers, smart watches, beacons, and Bluetooth accessories (Monitor and control your devices with this lightweight Bluetooth remote solution.) - Educational tool for learning BLE protocol and characteristics ONE PURCHASE. NO ADS. NO TRACKING. No subscriptions, no account, no data collected. Questions or feature requests? Contact us at hello@lanars.com— we read every message.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: HIQ Commander at Free against BLE Terminal's $9.99. HIQ Commander also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). BLE Terminal's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 10 months). On 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
HIQ Commander is free to download; BLE Terminal costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HIQ Commander ships an update every 10 months, BLE Terminal every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HIQ Commander | BLE Terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | — | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 55.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cybrotech d.o.o. | LANARS LLC |
In-app purchases
HIQ Commander
No in-app purchases
BLE Terminal
No in-app purchases
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