BLE to Serial Terminal vs DSD TECH Bluetooth
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BLE to Serial Terminal
Connect iOS devices to BLE serial port converters for bidirectional data exchange. Supports RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 interfaces, ideal for testing SCADA, robots, UAVs, and PLCs. Data can be sent and received in ASCII or Hex format.
- BLE to Serial Port support
- Bi-directional data exchange
- RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 interfaces
- ASCII or Hex data format
- BLE V4.x & V5.x compatibility
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The iOS portable devices will connect with the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to serial port converter devices and exchange data with them bi-directional. The serial port includes RS-232 or RS-422 RS-485 interfaces. The user will test the APP with the SCADA, Robot, UAV, PLC, CNC or etc. with the BLE to serial port devices. The APP will be customized to meet the specific applications. [Features]: 1. Support BLE to Serial Port 2. Sent and received data in ASC II or Hex format 3. Support BLE V4.x & V5.x version
DSD TECH Bluetooth
This utility app facilitates efficient communication with specific DSD TECH Bluetooth modules. It supports a range of relay and BLE modules, streamlining interactions and saving users time. Compatible with various DSD TECH Bluetooth devices.
- Efficient communication with Bluetooth modules
- Supports DSD TECH Bluetooth Relay modules
- Supports DSD TECH SH-HC-08, SH-M08, HM-10, SH-11 modules
- Supports DSD TECH Bluetooth BLE modules
- Saves user time
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This app was released by the DSD TECH team.With this APP, you can more efficiently communicate with the DSD TECH Bluetooth module, which saves you a lot of time: The current list of compatible Bluetooth devices is as follows: 1, ALL DSD TECH Bluetooth Relay 1/2/4 Channel Module. 2, DSD TECH SH-HC-08 Bluetooth module 3, DSD TECH SH-M08 Bluetooth module 4, DSD TECH HM-10 Bluetooth module 5, DSD TECH SH-11 Bluetooth 5.0 module 6, Other DSD TECH Bluetooth BLE module
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DSD TECH Bluetooth at every 2 months against BLE to Serial Terminal's every 26 months. DSD TECH Bluetooth also leads on ratings volume (18 vs 2). BLE to Serial Terminal's advantage is rating (3.0 vs 2.8). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BLE to Serial Terminal holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DSD TECH Bluetooth has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of BLE to Serial Terminal's written reviews are positive against 40% of DSD TECH Bluetooth's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
BLE to Serial Terminal ships an update every 26 months, DSD TECH Bluetooth every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BLE to Serial Terminal | DSD TECH Bluetooth |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | 2.8 (18 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 9.3 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FUH CHERNG SHEU | DongGuan DESHIDE TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD |
Customer experience
BLE to Serial Terminal
DSD TECH Bluetooth
In-app purchases
BLE to Serial Terminal
No in-app purchases
DSD TECH Bluetooth
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is BLE to Serial Terminal free?
Is DSD TECH Bluetooth free?
Which has better reviews, BLE to Serial Terminal or DSD TECH Bluetooth?
Do BLE to Serial Terminal or DSD TECH Bluetooth have ads?
Which is updated more often, BLE to Serial Terminal or DSD TECH Bluetooth?
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