Microchip Bluetooth Data vs Pet Scanner by Animal ID
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Microchip Bluetooth Data
This utility app facilitates Bluetooth data transfer and device control for specific Microchip platforms. It supports BLE UART for text and file exchange, sensor interaction, Wi-Fi and Zigbee provisioning, and over-the-air firmware updates.
- BLE UART for text and file transfer
- Connect and control BLE sensors
- Provision Wi-Fi and Zigbee devices
- Scan and connect to BLE services
- Beacon ranging demonstration
- Over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates
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Microchip Bluetooth Data app is an integrated app platform that supports Bluetooth data features for different Microchip Bluetooth platforms. App Features included are as follows 1. BLE UART : To discover and connect LE device. And provide the advertising to be discovered and connected by other device. Transfer text typed in the app to connected device. Transfer text file data, send and receive across the device and phone. 2. BLE Sensor : Connect and control light and sensors like voltmeter etc. 3. BLE Provisioner : Provision Wifi peripheral devices and Zigbee using LE data exchange. 4. BLE Smart : Scan, connect and view Le services and characteristics. 5. Beacon Ranging: Demonstrate the capability of beacon accessory supporting. 6. BLE Connect: Scan, connect and perform with specific BLE services. 7. OTA DFU Scan, connect and perform OTA update Important Note: This app is fully functional only with specific Microchip Bluetooth platforms.
Pet Scanner by Animal ID
Instantly access pet identification and microchip information by connecting a Bluetooth scanner. This tool is designed for both pet owners and veterinarians, providing quick access to essential pet data.
- Bluetooth scanner connectivity
- Pet microchip scanning
- Instant pet information retrieval
- Designed for pet owners
- Useful for veterinarians
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This application serves as a convenient tool for pet owners and veterinarians for pet identification. Simply connect the Bluetooth scanner and start scanning the pet's microchip, and you will instantly receive all the necessary information about the pet.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Microchip Bluetooth Data at 55% against Pet Scanner by Animal ID's 25%. Microchip Bluetooth Data also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Pet Scanner by Animal ID's advantage is rating (2.6 vs 2.3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
Pet Scanner by Animal ID holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Microchip Bluetooth Data's written reviews are positive against 25% of Pet Scanner by Animal ID's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Microchip Bluetooth Data ships an update every 4 months, Pet Scanner by Animal ID every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Microchip Bluetooth Data | Pet Scanner by Animal ID |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) | 2.6 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Microchip Technology Inc. | Animal ID Corporation |
Customer experience
Microchip Bluetooth Data
Pet Scanner by Animal ID
In-app purchases
Microchip Bluetooth Data
No in-app purchases
Pet Scanner by Animal ID
No in-app purchases
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