Comparison

BLE Update vs AutoMeter Firmware Update Tool

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

Head to head
About

BLE Update

This utility app enables convenient over-the-air firmware updates for Bluetooth Low Energy devices. It is specifically designed for devices utilizing the Arendi BLE-Platform, allowing seamless updates directly from your mail application.

Highlights
  • Over-the-air firmware updates
  • Bluetooth Low Energy device support
  • Arendi BLE-Platform integration
  • Convenient updates from mail app
Features
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Keep your Bluetooth Low Energy devices running the latest firmware — quickly, securely, and without ever plugging in a cable. Ble Update is the firmware update companion for devices built on the Arendi BLE‑Platform. It scans for nearby BLE devices, connects, and pushes new firmware directly over the air — no PC, no cables, no workshop visit required. Built for the field, not just the lab: Nordic DFU support — the proven standard for firmware updates on Nordic Semiconductor‑based BLE devices SMP (Simple Management Protocol) support — for the latest generation of connected devices, including those built on Zephyr and MCUboot Guided, step‑by‑step update flow — connect, select the firmware file, and update in a few taps Reliable over‑the‑air delivery — built to handle real‑world BLE conditions out in the field Works straight from your phone or tablet — take firmware updates wherever your devices are Whether you're a technician updating a single device on‑site or managing a whole fleet of connected products, Ble Update gives you a fast, dependable way to keep firmware current — right from your pocket. Part of the Arendi BLE‑Platform ecosystem.

About

AutoMeter Firmware Update Tool

Features
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Provides quick and easy firmware updates for your AutoMeter OBDII hardware. The AutoMeter Firmware Upgrade Tool future proofs your OBDII hardware by allowing you to quickly and easily add new features and updates when they become available. This wireless solution allows you to upgrade your hardware without the use of a computer. There's no need to check for updates ever, as your AirDrive and DashLink software will automatically notify you when this program can be run. This free software ensure you always have access to the latest and greatest functions as we come up with new ways to leverage these powerful apps. This app is not necessary for any of your AutoMeter apps to function and is only used when we add a new function to your hardware.

Screenshots

BLE Update3 screens
AutoMeter Firmware Update Tool3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AutoMeter Firmware Update Tool at every 5 weeks against BLE Update's every 23 months. AutoMeter Firmware Update Tool also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BLE Update ships an update every 23 months, AutoMeter Firmware Update Tool every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
BLE Update versus AutoMeter Firmware Update Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLE UpdateAutoMeter Firmware Update Tool
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArendi AGAuto Meter Products, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

BLE Update

No in-app purchases

None

AutoMeter Firmware Update Tool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BLE Update free?
BLE Update is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AutoMeter Firmware Update Tool free?
AutoMeter Firmware Update Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BLE Update or AutoMeter Firmware Update Tool have ads?
Neither BLE Update nor AutoMeter Firmware Update Tool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BLE Update or AutoMeter Firmware Update Tool?
BLE Update ships an update every 23 months, and AutoMeter Firmware Update Tool every 5 weeks. Most recently, BLE Update was updated on September 19, 2026 and AutoMeter Firmware Update Tool on September 8, 2026.

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