Comparison

BLE Update vs Donkey Bridge Safe

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

Donkey Bridge Safe

Features
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Donkey Bridge Safe – The invisible vault for your secrets. Donkey Bridge Safe isn’t your run-of-the-mill password manager. It’s a highly specialized vault for any character string (PINs, PUKs, passwords) that offers maximum security through a proprietary algorithm and hidden features—entirely local and AI-resistant. Key Features at a Glance: Two-Step Initialization: Security starts the moment you launch the app. Your master password is verified through a double-confirmation process before the safe is unlocked. The Hidden Menu: The management layer is invisible. The admin menu and its four control buttons only appear after a specific 5-tap sequence on the logo. Custom Touch Sequence (Sequence-Lock): Create your own "secret knock." Use the “ChangeSequence” function to define how long you press the lock icon (dot or underscore). An internal player helps you practice and perfect your rhythm. Smart Password Recovery: Forgot your master password? No problem. Tap your secret touch sequence on the lock icon. The reset option is only unlocked if the sequence is an exact match. Proprietary Algorithm: Your strings aren’t stored using standard templates. They are encoded via an individual process designed to be resistant to AI analysis. JSON Interface: Stay in full control. Easily export or import your encrypted lists as .json files. 100% Local: No cloud, no tracking, no internet required. Your data never leaves your device. Secure your sensitive codes with a logic that only you understand.

Screenshots

BLE Update3 screens
Donkey Bridge Safe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Donkey Bridge Safe at fortnightly 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

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, Donkey Bridge Safe fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
BLE Update versus Donkey Bridge Safe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLE UpdateDonkey Bridge Safe
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 iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArendi AGSergej Kulikov

In-app purchases

None

BLE Update

No in-app purchases

None

Donkey Bridge Safe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BLE Update free?
BLE Update is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Donkey Bridge Safe free?
Donkey Bridge Safe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BLE Update or Donkey Bridge Safe have ads?
Neither BLE Update nor Donkey Bridge Safe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BLE Update or Donkey Bridge Safe?
BLE Update ships an update every 23 months, and Donkey Bridge Safe fortnightly. Most recently, BLE Update was updated on October 6, 2026 and Donkey Bridge Safe on September 30, 2026.

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