Comparison

Mimecast Security Agent vs BLESerial nRF

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

Head to head
About

Mimecast Security Agent

This app protects corporate users from malicious websites on iOS devices. It enforces company security policies and provides users with status updates on protection and blocked activities.

Highlights
  • Malicious website protection
  • DNS-level security
  • Intelligent proxy analysis
  • Real-time status updates
  • Blocked activity log
  • EMM platform deployment
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**Important Information*** The Mimecast Security Agent (MSA) is for corporate use and only works with the Mimecast Web Security service which is licensed separately. The iOS device it is deployed or downloaded to must be in Supervised mode. Overview Mimecast Web Security is designed to protect your organization's employees against malicious and inappropriate websites based on configurable policies and Mimecast’s threat intelligence capabilities. Protecting at the DNS level, and using an intelligent proxy to analyze suspicious sites, Mimecast Web Security is fast to setup and simple to manage. The Mimecast Security Agent (MSA) for iOS ensures that web access from iOS devices is always protected, whether used in the office, at home or from just about anywhere in the world. Users can check the agent status to know whether they’re protected and see recent blocked activities. They will also see a device notification if using an app that connects to a domain that is blocked by corporate policy or if it is harmful. EMM Support This app must be deployed via an Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) platform that supports the AppConfig standard, giving the administrator the ability to enforce corporate security policies. The iOS device that the agent is deployed to must be in Supervised mode. Apple Device Enrolment Program (DEP) and Apple Configurator 2 are supported.

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 — 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 — 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 — 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

Mimecast Security Agent2 screens
BLESerial nRF3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Mimecast Security Agent at 12.0 against BLESerial nRF's 15.6. 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

Mimecast Security Agent ships an update every 3 months, BLESerial nRF every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Mimecast Security Agent versus BLESerial nRF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMimecast Security AgentBLESerial nRF
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMimecast UK LtdEd Nieuwenhuys

In-app purchases

None

Mimecast Security Agent

No in-app purchases

None

BLESerial nRF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mimecast Security Agent free?
Mimecast Security Agent 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 Mimecast Security Agent or BLESerial nRF have ads?
Neither Mimecast Security Agent nor BLESerial nRF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mimecast Security Agent or BLESerial nRF?
Mimecast Security Agent ships an update every 3 months, and BLESerial nRF every 5 months. Most recently, Mimecast Security Agent was updated on June 5, 2026 and BLESerial nRF on September 14, 2026.

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