BLE Update vs SLX Firmware Update
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Over-the-air firmware updates
- Bluetooth Low Energy device support
- Arendi BLE-Platform integration
- Convenient updates from mail app
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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.
SLX Firmware Update
This application simplifies firmware updates for Swing Logic Ventures SLX Brand products. It offers an intuitive interface to check for and install the latest firmware, view update history, and manage device functions. Compatible with various SLX devices, it ensures your equipment stays up-to-date.
- Intuitive user interface
- Check and install latest firmware
- View firmware update history
- Connects via BLE
- Device test functions
- Turn device off into deep sleep mode
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An intuitive mobile application to allow firmware updates for Swing Logic Ventures SLX Brand products. SLX Firmware Update: will make firmware updates easy for all SLX product - Easy-to-use, intuitive UI (User Interface) - Ability to check latest firmware and update to newest version - Ability to see firmware update history and notes - Updates for SLX MicroSim, SLX Hybrid X3 Base unit, and SLX NanoSensor (included with SLX Hybrid X3 Purchase) If you want to know more about Swing Logic Ventures, visit our website, 2022 Newly released the SLX Firmware Update APP developed by Swing Logic Ventures. Simple app to allow for firmware updates to existing SLX Devices. SLX Firmware Update App has the following features; - Connection to BLE Device - Device Test Functions such as vibrate - Turn Device off into deep sleep mode - Update Firmware for all devices through BLE connection -Firmware update notes
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BLE Update at 5.0 against SLX Firmware Update's 3.4. SLX Firmware Update's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 23 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
BLE Update holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SLX Firmware Update has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
BLE Update ships an update every 23 months, SLX Firmware Update every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BLE Update | SLX Firmware Update |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.4 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 124 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arendi AG | Swing Logic Ventures LLC |
Customer experience
BLE Update
SLX Firmware Update
In-app purchases
BLE Update
No in-app purchases
SLX Firmware Update
No in-app purchases
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