Comparison

Rest vs Serial BLE Console

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

Head to head
About

Rest

Easily perform HTTP requests directly from your mobile device. Supports various body types, syntax highlighting, and detailed response inspection. Import collections and manage project variables for efficient API testing.

Highlights
  • Supports JSON, Form & Multipart bodies
  • Syntax highlighting and JSON error reporting
  • All common and custom HTTP methods
  • Add HTTP Headers and URL parameters
  • Response body, header, and metrics inspection
  • Multiple response body views
  • Import Postman collections
Features
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Rest allows you to perform arbitrary HTTP requests right from your mobile device. • Supports JSON, Form & Multipart bodies • Body editor with syntax highlighting and JSON error reporting • All common HTTP methods + custom Methods • Add HTTP Headers, URL parameters and Basic Authentication • Option to allow insecure SSL & follow redirects • Response body, header and metrics inspection • Multiple response body views (JSON, text, image, web) • Import Postman collections from Files or URL • Add project-wide variables in URL, Headers and request body • CloudKit sync • Dark mode and alternative app icon • Split-Screen to see the request and response views simultaneously on iPad and larger iPhones (starting from iPhone X)

About

Serial BLE Console

This app provides a professional console for interacting with Bluetooth Low Energy devices. It allows direct connection, configuration of macro buttons, and real-time command execution. Ideal for developers and technicians working with BLE technology.

Highlights
  • Direct BLE device connection
  • 100 configurable macro buttons
  • Drag & drop button arrangement
  • Import/export configurations
  • Automatic reconnection
  • Real-time console interface
  • Offline operation
Features
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BLE Console - Professional Bluetooth Low Energy Console CORE FEATURES: • Direct connection to BLE devices • 100 configurable macro buttons • Drag & drop button arrangement • Import/export configurations • Automatic reconnection • Real-time console interface • Demo mode for testing without device SIMPLE OPERATION: 1. Scan and connect to BLE devices 2. Configure macro buttons 3. Execute commands with one tap 4. Share and import configurations TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: • Supports standard BLE UART services (SPP, Nordic UART, HM-10) • Stores settings locally on device • No internet connection required • Optimized for professional use • Universal compatibility with all BLE devices Perfect for developers, technicians, and IoT professionals working with Bluetooth Low Energy devices. HIGHLIGHTS: • 27 colors for custom button styling • Intelligent device sorting • Works completely offline • Professional user interface • Regular updates and support

Screenshots

Rest4 screens
Serial BLE Console4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Serial BLE Console at 100% against Rest's 65%. Serial BLE Console also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Rest's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Rest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Serial BLE Console asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rest ships an update every 2 weeks, Serial BLE Console every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Rest versus Serial BLE Console: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRestSerial BLE Console
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (95 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings95 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSilvan DaehnOilFox UG

Customer experience

Rest

All ratings95 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative25.0%

Serial BLE Console

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Rest

One-time1
  • Unlock All Features$4.99
None

Serial BLE Console

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rest free?
Rest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Serial BLE Console free?
Serial BLE Console is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rest or Serial BLE Console have ads?
Neither Rest nor Serial BLE Console shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rest or Serial BLE Console?
Rest ships an update every 2 weeks, and Serial BLE Console every 5 months. Most recently, Rest was updated on October 12, 2026 and Serial BLE Console on October 5, 2026.

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