ArcScorer vs BLE Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ArcScorer
This companion app extends the functionality of the desktop ArcScorer software to iOS devices. It enables seamless integration of iPhones and iPads into your scoring network, allowing for flexible device mixing. Ideal for both home users and club environments, it empowers directors and scorers to manage scoring directly from their mobile devices.
- iOS device integration
- Mix and match network devices
- Use with Home edition
- Club environment support
- Director/scorer mobile use
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The iOS ArcScorer app for use with ArcScorer on your scoring computer. This allows you mix and match the devices on your network. If you are running the Home edition, you can now use your iOS devices. Running in a club environment, having this iOS option allows the director or scorer to run it on their own iPhone or iPad. Please note: This is a companion app that requires ArcScorer running on your scoring computer and a current active licence.
BLE Scanner
Scan and communicate with Bluetooth Low Energy devices. Discover nearby devices, view their properties, signal strength, services, and characteristics. Connect to devices for detailed information.
- Scan for nearby BLE devices
- View device properties and descriptions
- Check signal strength
- List services and characteristics
- Connect to devices for detailed info
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BLE Scanner is a scanner and communicator between your iPhone, iPad or Mac and any Bluetooth Low Energy device. You can find all the devices nearby, see their properties and description, signal strength, all services and characteristics. It is also possible to connect to any device and watch detailed information. We’re planning to develop our application together with you. For any questions, contact support - hello@lanars.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ArcScorer at 100% against BLE Scanner's 25%. ArcScorer also leads on price (Free vs $5.99). BLE Scanner's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 10 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
ArcScorer is free to download; BLE Scanner costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ArcScorer ships an update every 10 months, BLE Scanner monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ArcScorer | BLE Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $5.99 |
| Rating | — | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ArcScorer Limited | LANARS LLC |
Customer experience
ArcScorer
BLE Scanner
In-app purchases
ArcScorer
No in-app purchases
BLE Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ArcScorer free?
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Do ArcScorer or BLE Scanner have ads?
Which is updated more often, ArcScorer or BLE Scanner?
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