Comparison

EspBlufi vs NyearRuler

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

Head to head
About

EspBlufi

This utility app facilitates communication with IoT devices using BLE data. It enables device distribution and custom data transmission, requiring the external device to be powered on for connection.

Highlights
  • BLE communication with IoT devices
  • Device distribution
  • Custom data transmission
  • Custom data reception
  • Search and connect functionality
Features
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EspBlufi is based on the Blufi protocol and communicates with IOT devices via BLE data to implement device distribution and custom data transmission and reception. The system can search successfully and connect only after the external device is started.

About

NyearRuler

Features
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NyearRuler is a supporting software for CILICO brand electronic measuring rulers. The data measured by electronic measuring rulers can be voice broadcasted through the software, as well as many other functions! CILICO brand electronic measuring ruler products provide more convenience and joy for home life!

Screenshots

EspBlufi4 screens
NyearRuler3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: EspBlufi at 10.0 against NyearRuler's 12.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

EspBlufi ships an update every 2 months, NyearRuler every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
EspBlufi versus NyearRuler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEspBlufiNyearRuler
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperESPRESSIF SYSTEMS (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.新胜 吴

In-app purchases

None

EspBlufi

No in-app purchases

None

NyearRuler

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EspBlufi free?
EspBlufi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NyearRuler free?
NyearRuler is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EspBlufi or NyearRuler have ads?
Neither EspBlufi nor NyearRuler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EspBlufi or NyearRuler?
EspBlufi ships an update every 2 months, and NyearRuler every 6 weeks. Most recently, EspBlufi was updated on September 15, 2026 and NyearRuler on September 23, 2026.

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