# BLE Spy vs iCardVerify

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iCardVerify at 100% against BLE Spy's 50%. iCardVerify also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 8 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). BLE Spy's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

BLE Spy costs $4.99 and iCardVerify $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

iCardVerify holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of BLE Spy's written reviews are positive against 100% of iCardVerify's.

BLE Spy ships an update every 8 months, iCardVerify every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BLE Spy | iCardVerify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ble-spy/id1445874104/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icardverify-card-validator/id6501961979/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #92 | **#49** |
| Size | 10 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peter Gasche](https://appshunter.io/developer/423543268) | [Adel Abdelmaseih](https://appshunter.io/developer/955372059) |

## What reviewers say

### BLE Spy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ble-spy/id1445874104)

**Currently charting:** #92 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This utility allows users to discover, connect to, and interact with Bluetooth Low Energy devices. It offers standard features for browsing services and characteristics, alongside smart capabilities for customizing UUIDs and formatting data with JavaScript.

**Highlights:** Discover BLE devices, Connect to multiple peripherals, Browse services and characteristics, Read and write characteristic values, Log and export data to CSV, Customize UUIDs, Format characteristic data with JavaScript

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### iCardVerify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icardverify-card-validator/id6501961979)

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This tool generates and validates test credit card numbers for developers and QA professionals. It supports various card types and export formats, functioning offline for enhanced privacy and security.

**Highlights:** Generate test credit cards in batches, Validate major credit card types, Offline operation for privacy, Export to clipboard or PDF, Supports JSON, XML, and text formats, Works with Visa, Amex, Mastercard, JCB, and more

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BLE Spy free?

BLE Spy costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is iCardVerify free?

iCardVerify costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BLE Spy or iCardVerify?

iCardVerify is rated higher. BLE Spy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while iCardVerify averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do BLE Spy or iCardVerify have ads?

Neither BLE Spy nor iCardVerify shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BLE Spy or iCardVerify?

BLE Spy ships an update every 8 months, and iCardVerify every 5 weeks. Most recently, BLE Spy was updated on September 24, 2026 and iCardVerify on September 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, BLE Spy or iCardVerify?

BLE Spy currently peaks at #92 in the App Store charts, and iCardVerify at #49. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*