Blue vs BLE Serial tiny
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Blue
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Blue is an easy to use developer tools for scanning and exploring nearby Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE, Bluetooth Smart) devices and communicate with them. It allows developers to quickly read and write to Bluetooth devices. - Features: • Connects to any Bluetooth Smart device. • Discoveries services and characteristics. • Allows to read and write characteristics.
BLE Serial tiny
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With this app it is possible to communicate between Arduino, Raspberry pi or other PC's equipped with an CC2541 or compatible BLE module like a JDY-23 or HM-10. This app is intended as a preview for the full edition with many features. The full edition is available in the app store as " BLEserial HM-10". https://apps.apple.com/nl/app/bleserial-hm-10/id1602239700?l=en
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Blue at weekly against BLE Serial tiny's every 3 weeks. Blue also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Blue ships an update weekly, BLE Serial tiny every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Blue | BLE Serial tiny |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michal Smialko | Ed Nieuwenhuys |
In-app purchases
Blue
No in-app purchases
BLE Serial tiny
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Blue free?
Is BLE Serial tiny free?
Do Blue or BLE Serial tiny have ads?
Which is updated more often, Blue or BLE Serial tiny?
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