Comparison

BLE Update vs AutoQR

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

AutoQR

This app creates a temporary QR code for your car, displaying an anonymous contact method instead of your personal phone number. Receive notifications and communicate via an anonymous chat, protecting your privacy while allowing necessary contact.

Highlights
  • Generate temporary parking QR codes
  • Anonymous chat communication
  • Receive parking notifications
  • Quick response buttons
  • Privacy protection
  • Car registration
Features
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Sometimes we have to leave the car where it can interfere with others. And you are forced to leave your phone number for communication. But do you like that any passer-by can use this phone number? We don't like it. Therefore, Auto QR allows you to solve this problem in the safest and most convenient way. - Register your car in the app and print the received QR code. - If your car gets in the way, get notifications in the app. No more calls from unknown numbers. - You can reply directly from the app in anonymous chat. There are "quick response" buttons on the lock screen. - Easily manage reveiving notifications with one touch right from the app. New technologies will help you save your privacy. And your phone number is just for friends.

Screenshots

BLE Update3 screens
AutoQR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BLE Update at none against AutoQR's 4. AutoQR's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 23 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. AutoQR sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. BLE Update asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BLE Update ships an update every 23 months, AutoQR every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BLE Update versus AutoQR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLE UpdateAutoQR
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArendi AGAndrey Magranov

Customer experience

BLE Update

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

AutoQR

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

None

BLE Update

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

AutoQR

One-time4
  • 1 vehicle per year$5.99
  • 3 vehicles per year$12.99
  • 10 vehicles per year$31.99
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  • 20 vehicles per year$64.99

Questions

Is BLE Update free?
BLE Update is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AutoQR free?
AutoQR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BLE Update or AutoQR have ads?
Neither BLE Update nor AutoQR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BLE Update or AutoQR?
BLE Update ships an update every 23 months, and AutoQR every 2 weeks. Most recently, BLE Update was updated on October 6, 2026 and AutoQR on October 21, 2026.

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