Comparison

Scanner Bluetooth vs PocketNAS

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

PocketNAS

Features
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PocketNAS provides a direct, local-first way to access, organize, and manage files stored on your PocketNAS device. Designed for reliability and clarity, PocketNAS focuses on efficient file browsing and smooth interaction over your home or private network. Key Features -Automatic detection of your PocketNAS device on the local network -Secure access to files and folders -Upload, download, rename, and delete operations -Clean and minimal interface designed for quick navigation -Works entirely over your own network — no external servers PocketNAS does not depend on cloud services. Your files stay in your environment, under your control. This app is intended for use with a configured PocketNAS device. Ensure your device is powered on and connected to the same network for full functionality.

Screenshots

Scanner Bluetooth4 screens
PocketNAS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PocketNAS at 15.1 against Scanner Bluetooth's 17.0. On price, ads, 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Scanner Bluetooth versus PocketNAS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanner BluetoothPocketNAS
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 84 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInigo MatoJulius Pleunes

In-app purchases

None

Scanner Bluetooth

No in-app purchases

None

PocketNAS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scanner Bluetooth free?
Scanner Bluetooth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PocketNAS free?
PocketNAS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scanner Bluetooth or PocketNAS have ads?
Neither Scanner Bluetooth nor PocketNAS shows ads.

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