IOBluetoothLE vs BLE Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IOBluetoothLE
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This allows control of the Devantech BT004BLE module which has 4 16 amp relays. It allows you to configure the modules name and password, as well as setting individual names and pulse times for each relay. https://www.robot-electronics.co.uk/bt004ble.html
BLE Scanner
Scan and communicate with Bluetooth Low Energy devices. Discover nearby devices, view their properties, signal strength, services, and characteristics. Connect to devices for detailed information.
- Scan for nearby BLE devices
- View device properties and descriptions
- Check signal strength
- List services and characteristics
- Connect to devices for detailed info
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BLE Scanner is a scanner and communicator between your iPhone, iPad or Mac and any Bluetooth Low Energy device. You can find all the devices nearby, see their properties and description, signal strength, all services and characteristics. It is also possible to connect to any device and watch detailed information. We’re planning to develop our application together with you. For any questions, contact support - hello@lanars.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: IOBluetoothLE at Free against BLE Scanner's $5.99. BLE Scanner's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 67 months). On ads, in-app purchases, 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
IOBluetoothLE is free to download; BLE Scanner costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
IOBluetoothLE ships an update every 67 months, BLE Scanner monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IOBluetoothLE | BLE Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $5.99 |
| Rating | — | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 67 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Devantech Ltd. | LANARS LLC |
In-app purchases
IOBluetoothLE
No in-app purchases
BLE Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is IOBluetoothLE free?
Is BLE Scanner free?
Do IOBluetoothLE or BLE Scanner have ads?
Which is updated more often, IOBluetoothLE or BLE Scanner?
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