# Bluefy vs FrameBuffer

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Bluefy at 12.0 against FrameBuffer's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluefy | FrameBuffer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluefy-web-ble-browser/id1492822055/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 15 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PNN SOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/603549243) | [Inspirationull](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829568706) |

## What reviewers say

### Bluefy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluefy-web-ble-browser/id1492822055)

This browser allows direct smartphone connection to nearby Bluetooth devices from web pages, eliminating the need for native apps. It supports various BLE devices like smart home appliances and medical sensors, enabling interaction and data retrieval.

**Highlights:** Web Bluetooth API support, Connect to BLE devices directly from web, Interact with smart home appliances, Connect with medical devices, Develop Progressive Web Apps (PWA), Secure connection (HTTPS) required for Web Bluetooth

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### FrameBuffer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/framebuffer/id6757631926)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bluefy free?

Bluefy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FrameBuffer free?

FrameBuffer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Bluefy or FrameBuffer have ads?

Neither Bluefy nor FrameBuffer shows ads.

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