BLE Scanner 4.0 vs TUX Config
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BLE Scanner 4.0
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.
- 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
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No. 1 Scanner Utility app for BLE devices and trusted by developers, hobbyists, and everyday users worldwide, BLE Scanner 4.0 is your go-to app for Bluetooth Low Energy exploration. Easily discover, connect, and manage your Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices. Whether you’re a developer testing BLE device signals or a user tracking your smart gadgets, BLE Scanner gives you powerful tools to scan, analyze, and connect all in one app. Why BLE Scanner? - Instant Discovery: Quickly find nearby BLE devices with real-time signal strength (RSSI). Lower the number the closer you are to the source i.e. -25 is very near and -80 is far from your BLE devices. - Radar View: Visualize device distance and movement around you. - Smart Filters: Search by name, UUID, RSSI, or major/minor values. - iBeacon & Eddystone Support: Scan, monitor, and analyze beacon data seamlessly. - Data Export: Save scan history or export logs to CSV for advanced analysis. - Custom Advertising: Create your own BLE advertising packets for testing & IoT projects. - Upload data to the cloud: Upload your BLE device data on your own cloud using HTTPS or MQTT URL. - Secure Connections: Connect to GATT services and explore characteristics. Built for Developers & Engineers - Inspect GATT services & characteristics - Read and write BLE characteristics - Debug BLE communication issues - Ideal for firmware testing & validation Privacy First • No account required • No personal data collected • BLE scanning performed locally on your device Privacy Policy: https://www.bluepixeltech.com/appVersion/privacy-policy-blescanner.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blescanner X: https://x.com/blescanner Comments, questions, or suggestions? Visit us: www.bluepixeltech.com or Email us: blescanner@bluepixeltech.com
TUX Config
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TUX Config enables Bluetooth connectivity to TUX devices, allowing easy access and management of device settings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TUX Config at none against BLE Scanner 4.0's 3. On price, update cadence, ads 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. BLE Scanner 4.0 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TUX Config asks for nothing beyond the download.
BLE Scanner 4.0 ships an update every 6 weeks, TUX Config every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BLE Scanner 4.0 | TUX Config |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (615 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 615 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bluepixel Technologies LLP | Actuasys, Lda |
Bugs and requests
BLE Scanner 4.0
Reported bugs
3 issues- Stuck in update loop after latest version
- Search and filtering functions not working
- Crashes when trying to add new iBeacons
Requested features
4 requests- 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
TUX Config
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BLE Scanner 4.0
- Advertiser Plan$2.991 Month
- Cloud Subscription$4.991 Month
- Ultimate Subscription$5.991 Month
TUX Config
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is BLE Scanner 4.0 free?
Is TUX Config free?
Do BLE Scanner 4.0 or TUX Config have ads?
Which is updated more often, BLE Scanner 4.0 or TUX Config?
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