Comparison

Microchip Bluetooth Audio vs Scanner Bluetooth

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Discover BLE devices
  • Filter Microchip audio devices
  • Communicate over Transparent Service
  • Control audio platforms
  • Configure audio platforms
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

Microchip Bluetooth Audio4 screens
Scanner Bluetooth4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Microchip Bluetooth Audio versus Scanner Bluetooth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicrochip Bluetooth AudioScanner Bluetooth
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 84 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicrochip Technology Inc.Inigo Mato

Customer experience

Microchip Bluetooth Audio

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Scanner Bluetooth

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Microchip Bluetooth Audio

No in-app purchases

None

Scanner Bluetooth

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Microchip Bluetooth Audio free?
Microchip Bluetooth Audio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scanner Bluetooth free?
Scanner Bluetooth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Microchip Bluetooth Audio or Scanner Bluetooth?
Microchip Bluetooth Audio is rated higher. Microchip Bluetooth Audio averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Scanner Bluetooth averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Microchip Bluetooth Audio or Scanner Bluetooth have ads?
Neither Microchip Bluetooth Audio nor Scanner Bluetooth shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Microchip Bluetooth Audio or Scanner Bluetooth?
Microchip Bluetooth Audio ships an update every 5 months, and Scanner Bluetooth every 84 months. Most recently, Microchip Bluetooth Audio was updated on September 28, 2026 and Scanner Bluetooth on October 5, 2026.

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