Comparison

Faraday Test vs BLE Radar Ultra

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Faraday Test

Test the signal blocking capabilities of Faraday bags and enclosures. This utility app verifies complete signal transmission blockage for Wi-Fi and cellular signals, generating a detailed report of the results.

Highlights
  • Test Wi-Fi signal blocking
  • Test cellular signal blocking
  • Verify complete signal blockage
  • Generate test reports
  • Assess Faraday bag effectiveness
Features
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This app is designed to test the signal blocking strength of Mission Darkness faraday bags and enclosures. It allows the user to perform a test with wifi and cell signals to determine whether the faraday enclosure completely blocks signal transmission. A report is generated with the results.

About

BLE Radar Ultra

This utility app helps you detect, analyze, and locate Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices. It offers real-time signal monitoring, directional tracking, and data export for various use cases.

Highlights
  • Real-time BLE scanning
  • Distance estimation via RSSI
  • Live signal analysis
  • Directional tracking with compass
  • Device focus mode
  • Export data (CSV/JSON)
  • Customizable scan settings
Features
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BLE Radar Ultra – Find, analyze, and locate Bluetooth devices like a pro. BLE Radar Ultra helps you precisely detect and track Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices. Whether you're searching for a lost device, analyzing signals, or testing BLE hardware – this app provides powerful tools in a modern interface. • Smart Scanning: Instantly detect all BLE devices nearby and sort them by signal strength and distance. • Live Signal Analysis: Monitor RSSI values in real-time with smoothing and stability ratings for reliable results. • Signal Chart: Visualize signal history and identify stable trends instead of single spikes. • Direction Finder: Use compass support to determine the most likely direction of a device. • Device Focus Mode: Track a single device with detailed information like stability, trend, and last seen. • Custom Settings: Flexibly adjust scan speed, signal smoothing, and list behavior. • Export & Tools: Export device lists (CSV/JSON) or start fresh with a clean list anytime. Ideal for: • Finding lost Bluetooth devices • Testing BLE hardware • Analyzing Smart Home setups • Developers and tech enthusiasts Note: Distance display is based on signal strength (RSSI) and may vary depending on the environment and obstacles. Main Features: • Real-time BLE scan • Distance estimation via RSSI • Signal chart with smoothing • Directional tracking • Stability and trend analysis • Favorites & Device Focus • Export (CSV / JSON) • Adjustable scan settings

Screenshots

Faraday Test2 screens
BLE Radar Ultra4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BLE Radar Ultra at 100% against Faraday Test's 29%. BLE Radar Ultra also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.2) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). Faraday Test's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. BLE Radar Ultra sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Faraday Test asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BLE Radar Ultra holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Faraday Test's written reviews are positive against 100% of BLE Radar Ultra's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Faraday Test ships an update every 10 months, BLE Radar Ultra every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Faraday Test versus BLE Radar Ultra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFaraday TestBLE Radar Ultra
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (13 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMerakai, LLCKurenz Music GbR

Customer experience

Faraday Test

All ratings11 ratings
Positive36.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative63.6%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive28.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative68.9%

BLE Radar Ultra

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Faraday Test

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

BLE Radar Ultra

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Faraday Test free?
Faraday Test is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BLE Radar Ultra free?
BLE Radar Ultra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Faraday Test or BLE Radar Ultra?
BLE Radar Ultra is rated higher. Faraday Test averages 2.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while BLE Radar Ultra averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Faraday Test or BLE Radar Ultra have ads?
BLE Radar Ultra shows ads; Faraday Test does not.
Which is updated more often, Faraday Test or BLE Radar Ultra?
Faraday Test ships an update every 10 months, and BLE Radar Ultra every 2 months. Most recently, Faraday Test was updated on October 23, 2026 and BLE Radar Ultra on October 24, 2026.

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