BLE Update vs B‧SAFE
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.
B‧SAFE
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B‧SAFE is a comprehensive IoT-driven safety solution designed to protect workers, vehicles, and assets in industrial and hazardous environments. Utilizing GPS, BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRaWAN®, UWB, radar, and height sensors, B‧SAFE ensures real-time tracking, collision prevention, and worker safety monitoring. From wide-area tracking to ultra-precision positioning, our system enhances workplace safety, prevents accidents, and provides data-driven insights for proactive risk management.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: B‧SAFE at every 3 months against BLE Update's every 23 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BLE Update ships an update every 23 months, B‧SAFE every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BLE Update | B‧SAFE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 124 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arendi AG | BROWAN COMMUNICATIONS INCORPORATION |
In-app purchases
BLE Update
No in-app purchases
B‧SAFE
No in-app purchases









