Comparison

BLE Update vs iBlueTool

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

iBlueTool

Features
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iBlueTool is the APP that get temperature data through Bluetooth connections. Using the APP and connecting to Bluetooth to obtain data, look directly at the temperature curve and data. Remote monitoring and measurement can be achieved automatically save data. Note, this APP needs to be connected to a dedicated Bluetooth thermometer used together.

Screenshots

BLE Update3 screens
iBlueTool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: iBlueTool at fortnightly against BLE Update's every 23 months. iBlueTool also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 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, iBlueTool fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and May 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
BLE Update versus iBlueTool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLE UpdateiBlueTool
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArendi AGRadiance Instruments Ltd

In-app purchases

None

BLE Update

No in-app purchases

None

iBlueTool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BLE Update free?
BLE Update is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iBlueTool free?
iBlueTool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BLE Update or iBlueTool have ads?
Neither BLE Update nor iBlueTool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BLE Update or iBlueTool?
BLE Update ships an update every 23 months, and iBlueTool fortnightly. Most recently, BLE Update was updated on September 19, 2026 and iBlueTool on May 14, 2026.

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