Microchip Bluetooth Audio vs Scanner Bluetooth
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Microchip Bluetooth Audio
This application helps discover, configure, and control specific Microchip Bluetooth audio platforms. It communicates with compatible devices using a proprietary BLE service for seamless integration.
- Discover BLE devices
- Filter Microchip audio devices
- Communicate over Transparent Service
- Control audio platforms
- Configure audio platforms
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Microchip Bluetooth Audio (MBA) mobile Application is used to discover, configure and control Microchip’s BM64/62/83 Based Audio Platforms. Mobile Application discovers BLE devices and filters the Microchip Audio devices (BM64/BM62/BM83 based) and communicates with them over Microchip’s Proprietary BLE Service called Transparent Service. This Mobile Application will be used for below Microchip Bluetooth Platforms. -> MSPK -> DSPK -> 104/105 ROM -> IS2066 ROM2
Scanner Bluetooth
This utility helps locate and identify Bluetooth Low Energy devices, including beacons and smartwatches. It allows users to scan, filter, and search for devices by name or manufacturer, and provides RSSI data to estimate proximity. It's useful for both developers and individuals seeking lost Bluetooth gadgets.
- Scan BLE, iBeacon, and Eddystone devices
- Filter devices by type
- Search devices by name and manufacturer
- Estimate proximity with RSSI
- Generate iBeacon automatically
- Advertise phone as iBeacon
- Copy device details to clipboard
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#1 Bluetooth Scanner for BLE devices, Beacons, iBeacon and Eddystones /*****************************************************************************/ Bluetooth Scanner was developed with the intention to help Bluetooth community, including developers willing to create Bluetooth products and Apps. Bluetooth Scanner is not only used by developers, but also users that need to find their lost bluetooth devices, like fitness trackers, smartwatches, beacons and other bluetooth devices. Bluetooth Scanner Main Features /********************************/ • Scan all nearby Bluetooth Low Energy, iBeacon and Eddystone devices • Filter devices by type (All, Beacons, Eddystones, iBeacons) • Search devices by name and manufacturer • Run, pause and stop the scanner as you like to keep battery safe • Showing name, manufacturer and last update time for every device • RSSI to find out how far your devices are. The lower the number, the closer you are to the source (i.e. -25 dB very near and -80 dB is far from your BLE devices) • Supporting all Eddystone types (UID, URI and TLM) • Automatic iBeacon generator (Proximity UUID, Major and Minor) • Advertise your phone as iBeacon • Find your BLE device in proximity using the RSSI bars • Copy BLE device details to clipboard when tapping rows • Find your lost Bluetooth or BLE device Follow us on: facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scannerbluetooth Comments, questions or suggestions? message us on facebook messenger: https://m.facebook.com/ScannerBluetooth
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Microchip Bluetooth Audio at 5.0 against Scanner Bluetooth's 3.0. Microchip Bluetooth Audio also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 84 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). Scanner Bluetooth's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Microchip Bluetooth Audio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.
Microchip Bluetooth Audio ships an update every 5 months, Scanner Bluetooth every 84 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Microchip Bluetooth Audio | Scanner Bluetooth |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 84 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Microchip Technology Inc. | Inigo Mato |
Customer experience
Microchip Bluetooth Audio
Scanner Bluetooth
In-app purchases
Microchip Bluetooth Audio
No in-app purchases
Scanner Bluetooth
No in-app purchases
Questions
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