Comparison

Scanner Bluetooth vs MeetBLE

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

Head to head
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

About

MeetBLE

Features
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Discover and interact with nearby Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices effortlessly with MeetBLE. Whether you're a developer testing your BLE devices or a tech enthusiast looking to connect with smart gadgets, our app offers a user-friendly interface for scanning, connecting, and managing BLE peripherals. Key Features: Real-Time Scanning: Quickly find all nearby BLE devices with live updates. Device Details: View essential information about each device, including signal strength, UUID, and available services. Connection Management: Easily connect and disconnect from BLE peripherals with a single tap. User-Friendly Interface: Simple and intuitive design for seamless navigation. Unlock the potential of Bluetooth technology and explore the world of BLE devices in your vicinity. Download MeetBLE today!

Screenshots

Scanner Bluetooth4 screens
MeetBLE2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Scanner Bluetooth at none against MeetBLE's shown. MeetBLE's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 84 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scanner Bluetooth ships an update every 84 months, MeetBLE every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Scanner Bluetooth versus MeetBLE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanner BluetoothMeetBLE
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 84 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInigo Mato109700

In-app purchases

None

Scanner Bluetooth

No in-app purchases

None

MeetBLE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scanner Bluetooth free?
Scanner Bluetooth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MeetBLE free?
MeetBLE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scanner Bluetooth or MeetBLE have ads?
MeetBLE shows ads; Scanner Bluetooth does not.
Which is updated more often, Scanner Bluetooth or MeetBLE?
Scanner Bluetooth ships an update every 84 months, and MeetBLE every 5 days. Most recently, Scanner Bluetooth was updated on October 5, 2026 and MeetBLE on September 11, 2026.

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