Spectre VPN vs Ble Writer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spectre VPN
This app provides secure internet access using Shadowsocks and Trojan protocols. It offers strong encryption to protect your privacy from third parties and features an intuitive design for ease of use. It is available for free.
- Shadowsocks and Trojan protocol support
- Strong encryption for privacy
- Lightweight and efficient proxy
- Intuitive and simple design
- Free to use
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A multi-protocol VPN and proxy client for your own servers. Import subscriptions, control traffic with routing rules, and connect from your Home Screen. IMPORT ONCE, KEEP SERVERS TOGETHER Add a server by scanning its QR code, pasting a link, or entering the details yourself. Import subscriptions to manage multiple nodes in one place. Check server latency before choosing a connection. CHOOSE WHAT GOES THROUGH YOUR PROXY Use Global mode for proxy routing, or Rule mode to choose which traffic connects directly and which uses your proxy. Edit your own rules or import a rule list from a URL. CONNECT FROM YOUR HOME SCREEN See the active server and connection status in the widget, then use its switch to connect or disconnect. On iOS 18 and later, add Spectre VPN to Control Center for another quick way to control your connection. USE THE PROTOCOL YOUR SERVER NEEDS - Shadowsocks and Trojan - VMess and VLESS - Hysteria2 and TUIC - SOCKS and HTTP For advanced setups, use a complete custom sing-box JSON configuration. The app interface supports 14 languages. BRING YOUR OWN SERVER Spectre does not include VPN servers or sell VPN service subscriptions. A compatible server configuration or subscription link is required.
Ble Writer
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"BLE Writer"は、BLEのCustom Characteristicsを持つペリフェラルに任意のメッセージを書き込むことができます。 "BLE Writer"を使用する際は、"Write"ができるCustomServiceのペリフェラル BLE(Bluetooth LE) デバイスが必要です。 これらのBLEデバイスはM5 StackやESP32などを使ってArduino 開発環境で簡単に作成することができます。 特徴として、過去に送ったメッセージをすぐ再送できるので、デバッグの際などに便利です。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Spectre VPN at #87 against Ble Writer's unranked. Spectre VPN also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Spectre VPN ships an update every 2 weeks, Ble Writer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spectre VPN | Ble Writer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (250 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 250 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #87 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 136 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Passion Only | yuta saito |
Bugs and requests
Spectre VPN
Reported bugs
2 issues- Crashes on iOS 12.5.5 and older
- Incompatibility with certain devices and OS versions
Requested features
5 requests- Support for more protocols (e.g., VMess, VLESS, SSTP)
- Server sorting by ping/latency
- Websocket connection support
- Manual server configuration
- Multiple server import from clipboard
Ble Writer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Spectre VPN
No in-app purchases
Ble Writer
No in-app purchases
