Comparison

RLBeacon Tool vs CheckBlue

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

Head to head
About

RLBeacon Tool

Features
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This is an APP for Beacon data reading and parameter modification By setting filtering conditions, the target device can be searched faster. Click on the device list to see Beacon's detailed parameters: Major, Minor, temperature, humidity, triaxial acceleration, signal strength, battery power, etc. Click on the link to modify Beacon's default parameters.

About

CheckBlue

Features
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CheckBlue can find all BLE devices that use Bluetooth 4.0+ Low Energy(also known as Bluetooth Smart) Full Support of read, write, and notify is included. Developers can use CheckBlue to write, read or notify the especial characteristics This is a simple, efficient and universal BLE tool. We will try our best to help you save time and money. Key Features: -Scan the BLE devices -Scan iBeacons -Support Eddystone-UID & Eddystone-URI -Calculated Broadcast Interval Supported -Read and Configure the Beacon -Browse Services and Characteristics -Read Characteristics -Write Characteristics in Hex, Text or Decimal - Scanning Beacons from multiple manufacturers. Like Estimote, Meeblue ect. - Support real-time data of temperature and humidity. - Support to obtain and export historical data. - Support UWB device We will update the app from time to time. In order to experience the latest features faster, it is suggested to open the app's automatic update in the settings.

Screenshots

RLBeacon Tool3 screens
CheckBlue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CheckBlue at every 2 weeks against RLBeacon Tool's every 2 months. CheckBlue also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RLBeacon Tool ships an update every 2 months, CheckBlue every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
RLBeacon Tool versus CheckBlue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRLBeacon ToolCheckBlue
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB21 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Radioland Technology Co., Ltd.Shenzhen Meeblue Electronics Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

RLBeacon Tool

No in-app purchases

None

CheckBlue

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RLBeacon Tool free?
RLBeacon Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CheckBlue free?
CheckBlue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RLBeacon Tool or CheckBlue have ads?
Neither RLBeacon Tool nor CheckBlue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RLBeacon Tool or CheckBlue?
RLBeacon Tool ships an update every 2 months, and CheckBlue every 2 weeks. Most recently, RLBeacon Tool was updated on November 7, 2026 and CheckBlue on November 7, 2026.

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