Beacon Scope vs Bluetooth Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Beacon Scope
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Bluetooth LE Beacon scanning and transmission utility. Supports iBeacon, Eddystone and AltBeacon formats. Measures signal level and packet count to measure beacon quality
Bluetooth Scanner
Easily discover, identify, and analyze nearby Bluetooth and BLE devices. Monitor signal strength and view detailed device information for troubleshooting or exploration. Ideal for developers and tech enthusiasts.
- Fast Bluetooth device scanning
- Real-time signal strength (RSSI) tracking
- Detailed device information (UUID, manufacturer data)
- Support for BLE and classic Bluetooth
- Intuitive and lightweight design
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Bluetooth Scanner Discover and monitor nearby Bluetooth devices in seconds! Bluetooth Scanner helps you easily find, identify, and analyze Bluetooth and BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) devices around you — from headphones and speakers to smartwatches, sensors, and more. Key Features: - Fast and accurate Bluetooth device scanning - Real-time signal strength (RSSI) tracking - View detailed device info: UUID, manufacturer data and more - Support for BLE and classic Bluetooth devices - Clean, intuitive, and lightweight design Perfect for troubleshooting connections, testing Bluetooth signal range, or exploring nearby smart devices. Whether you’re a developer, a tech enthusiast — Bluetooth Scanner gives you the visibility and control you need. Stay connected, stay in range. Privacy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11oCVl-9bnAC4NC3-tcSRV3peZQHoQikOdO8CxNb9oYU/edit?usp=sharing Terms: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zGC3ctjHpyob-I-vnM80KBGqrecNvXgKkUhm8ij71nI/edit?usp=sharing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beacon Scope at none against Bluetooth Scanner's 1. Beacon Scope also leads on iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support 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. Bluetooth Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Beacon Scope asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Beacon Scope | Bluetooth Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (11 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Young | Teoman Gul |
In-app purchases
Beacon Scope
No in-app purchases
Bluetooth Scanner
- Lifetime Unlimited Access$2.99
Questions
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