Comparison

BluetoothRSSIAnalyser vs BLESerial nRF

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

Head to head
About

BluetoothRSSIAnalyser

This app analyzes Bluetooth signal strength (RSSI) for nearby devices. It provides a live view of signal levels and logs all discoverable Bluetooth Smart devices.

Highlights
  • Measures Bluetooth RSSI level live
  • Displays live scanner meter
  • Logs nearby Bluetooth Smart devices
  • Checks Bluetooth signal levels
Features
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Bluetooth RSSI scanning App gives an indication about the Bluetooth power level of in-range BLE devices. It can be used to check Bluetooth signal levels. It logs all the nearby Bluetooth Smart devices. * Measures Bluetooth RSSI level in a live window. * Displays Live Scanner Meter to show live updates in RSSI Values.

About

BLESerial nRF

Features
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The dedicated serial terminal for Nordic nRF52 Bluetooth Low Energy boards. BLE Serial nRF52 connects your iPhone or iPad directly to any nRF52-based device and lets you send commands and receive data in real time โ€” no cables, no adapters, no fuss. Built specifically for the nRF52 UART service (6E400001), it works out of the box with popular nRF52 development boards and custom firmware alike. **CONNECT IN SECONDS** Scan for nearby nRF52 devices and see their name, advertised services, manufacturer data, and live signal strength at a glance. Tap to connect. Auto-reconnect brings you straight back to your device every time you open the app. **SERIAL CONSOLE** A smooth scrolling console displays all incoming and outgoing data, with sent text highlighted for easy reading. Adjust font size, line endings, and display format (ASCII or hex) to suit your workflow. **SMART ALERTS** Set text patterns to watch for in incoming data. When a match is found, the app notifies you immediately โ€” ideal for monitoring autonomous devices or catching error conditions. **FULLY CONFIGURABLE** The service and characteristic UUIDs can be adjusted in Settings for custom nRF52 firmware. Supports both standard and 128-bit UUIDs. **CLEAN AND FOCUSED** No ads. No subscriptions. No unnecessary permissions. Just a fast, reliable connection to your nRF52 hardware. **WANT MORE?** Check out BLE Serial Pro โ€” it adds programmable one-tap command buttons, supports HM-10 and CC2541 in the same app, and shows a live console strip so you can see device responses without switching views.

Screenshots

BluetoothRSSIAnalyser4 screens
BLESerial nRF3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BluetoothRSSIAnalyser at 10.0 against BLESerial nRF's 15.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
BluetoothRSSIAnalyser versus BLESerial nRF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBluetoothRSSIAnalyserBLESerial nRF
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyโ€”Every 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS10.0 โ€” better15.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size20 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNextgen Technology LimitedEd Nieuwenhuys

In-app purchases

None

BluetoothRSSIAnalyser

No in-app purchases

None

BLESerial nRF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BluetoothRSSIAnalyser free?
BluetoothRSSIAnalyser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BLESerial nRF free?
BLESerial nRF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BluetoothRSSIAnalyser or BLESerial nRF have ads?
Neither BluetoothRSSIAnalyser nor BLESerial nRF shows ads.

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