# BLE Scanner 4.0 vs Proton Pass

The clearest difference is rating: Proton Pass at 4.8 against BLE Scanner 4.0's 4.3. Proton Pass also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (9K vs 615). BLE Scanner 4.0's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BLE Scanner 4.0 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Proton Pass sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $35.90 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Proton Pass holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Proton Pass has 9K ratings behind it against 615, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of BLE Scanner 4.0's written reviews are positive against 68% of Proton Pass's.

BLE Scanner 4.0 ships an update every 6 weeks, Proton Pass fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BLE Scanner 4.0 | Proton Pass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (615 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ble-scanner-40-bluetooth-le/id1221763603/reviews) | **[4.8 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proton-pass-password-manager/id6443490629/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 615 | **9K** |
| Positive reviews | 57.6% of reviews | **67.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 29 MB | 266 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bluepixel Technologies LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1221763602) | [Proton AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/979659484) |

## What reviewers say

### BLE Scanner 4.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ble-scanner-40-bluetooth-le/id1221763603)

This app helps you discover, connect to, and manage Bluetooth Low Energy devices. It offers tools for developers to test signals and for users to track smart gadgets, with features like real-time signal strength and data export.

**Highlights:** Discover BLE devices with real-time RSSI, Visualize device distance with Radar View, Filter devices by name, UUID, and more, Scan and analyze iBeacon & Eddystone data, Export scan history and logs to CSV, Create custom BLE advertising packets, Connect to GATT services and explore characteristics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advertiser Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Cloud Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Ultimate Subscription | $5.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Detects Bluetooth devices well
- 👍 Useful for development and testing
- 🔍 Helps find lost Bluetooth devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes or doesn't work on some devices
- 🤔 Unclear or confusing user interface
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with permissions

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck in update loop after latest version
- Search and filtering functions not working
- Crashes when trying to add new iBeacons

**Requested features**

- Add distance or location information for detected devices
- Improve filtering and sorting of detected devices
- Provide more detailed device information
- Add support for more Bluetooth device types


### Proton Pass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proton-pass-password-manager/id6443490629)

Securely store and autofill your passwords, generate 2FA codes, and create email aliases to protect your online identity. This free, open-source password manager offers end-to-end encryption and is protected by Swiss privacy laws.

**Highlights:** Autofill logins, Unlimited password storage, 2FA code generation, Email alias creation, Data breach monitoring, Secure sharing, End-to-end encryption

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pass Plus (12 months) | $35.90 | per year |
| Proton Unlimited 12 months | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Decent password manager
- 🔒 Secure and encrypted
- 👍 Integrated email alias feature
- 👍 Competitive pricing
- 👍 Attractive and intuitive apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Autofill issues
- 🐛 Logging out issues
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🐛 Missing core features
- 🐛 Compatibility issues

**Reported bugs**

- Access token issues
- Freezing and crashing
- Compatibility problems with certain apps and websites
- Randomly logging out users

**Requested features**

- Ability to share passwords with non-Pass users
- Password strength indicator
- Passkey login support
- Easier password generator access
- More formatting options for notes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BLE Scanner 4.0 free?

BLE Scanner 4.0 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Proton Pass free?

Proton Pass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BLE Scanner 4.0 or Proton Pass?

Proton Pass is rated higher. BLE Scanner 4.0 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 615 ratings, while Proton Pass averages 4.8 from 9K ratings.

### Do BLE Scanner 4.0 or Proton Pass have ads?

Neither BLE Scanner 4.0 nor Proton Pass shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BLE Scanner 4.0 or Proton Pass?

BLE Scanner 4.0 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Proton Pass fortnightly. Most recently, BLE Scanner 4.0 was updated on November 11, 2026 and Proton Pass on November 13, 2026.

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