BLE Scanner 4.0 vs eXternalTouchDisplay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BLE Scanner 4.0
Explore and manage Bluetooth Low Energy devices with this comprehensive utility. Discover, connect, and analyze BLE signals, including iBeacon and Eddystone data. Ideal for developers and users tracking smart gadgets.
- Instant BLE device discovery with RSSI
- Radar view for device distance visualization
- Smart filtering by name, UUID, RSSI, and more
- iBeacon and Eddystone scanning
- Data export to CSV
- Custom BLE advertising packet creation
- Secure GATT service and characteristic exploration
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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
eXternalTouchDisplay
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Turn your tablet/smartphone into a touch-enabled secondary display for your PC. This is useful when you want more desktop space, need to control your device during a presentation, or want to quickly add a secondary monitor. Connect via Wi-Fi and control directly from your tablet using touch controls. eXternalTouchDisplay Features and Characteristics 01. Function Overview ■ Use tablets and smartphones as external displays for your PC ■ Extend and duplicate your desktop ■ Direct touch operation from your tablet ■ Supports full-screen display and screen rotation 02. Applications ■ Ideal for meetings, presentations, work monitors, and control panels 03. Features ■ Automatic receiver detection for easy connection ■ Supports up to 8 tablets* ■ Supports Wi-Fi connection ■ Low-latency video streaming via WebRTC ■ Multilingual UI including Japanese and English ■ No ads (in-app purchases and subscriptions available) *Depends on your hardware environment 04. How to Use 1. Install and launch the driver application (eXTDDriver) on your PC (Download: https://github.com/hamster-works/eXTD). 2. Launch eXternalTouchDisplay using the mobile/tablet app.
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Verdict
BLE Scanner 4.0 and eXternalTouchDisplay are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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 and eXternalTouchDisplay sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | BLE Scanner 4.0 | eXternalTouchDisplay |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bluepixel Technologies LLP | HAMSTER WORKS |
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
eXternalTouchDisplay
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
eXternalTouchDisplay
- Subscription$1.991 Month
- Outright Purchase$19.99
Questions
Is BLE Scanner 4.0 free?
Is eXternalTouchDisplay free?
Do BLE Scanner 4.0 or eXternalTouchDisplay have ads?
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