# Bluetooth Inspector vs Storm Sniffer

The clearest difference is rating: Bluetooth Inspector at 4.6 against Storm Sniffer's 3.9. Bluetooth Inspector also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 120). Storm Sniffer's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 59%) and chart position (#16 vs #54). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bluetooth Inspector sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Storm Sniffer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bluetooth Inspector holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluetooth Inspector has 1.6K ratings behind it against 120, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Bluetooth Inspector's written reviews are positive against 76% of Storm Sniffer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluetooth Inspector | Storm Sniffer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-inspector/id1509085044/reviews)** | [3.9 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-sniffer-packet-capture/id1610958307/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 120 |
| Positive reviews | 58.7% of reviews | **76.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #54 | **#16** |
| Size | 20 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [George Garside](https://appshunter.io/developer/815604170) | [Hunan Storm Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492666305) |

## What reviewers say

### Bluetooth Inspector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-inspector/id1509085044)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Free · Developer Tools, #56 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Explore nearby Bluetooth devices and examine their services and characteristics. View real-time signal strength, battery levels for your own devices, and identify model names. Extract software versions and read or write characteristic values.

**Highlights:** Real-time signal strength and device information, Apple device battery level monitoring, Device model identification, Software and firmware version extraction, Read and write characteristic values, Characteristic value history, Log and export data, Background scanning with Live Activity

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bluetooth Inspector Pro | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate Bluetooth detection
- 🔍 Useful for finding lost devices
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Difficulty identifying unknown devices
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with device interrogation

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to refresh device list without reinstalling
- Inconsistent behavior when selecting devices
- Mapping feature not functioning as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to rename detected devices
- Option to filter or hide known devices
- Integration with device location tracking
- Support for other wireless protocols (Wi-Fi, etc.)


### Storm Sniffer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-sniffer-packet-capture/id1610958307)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #150 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Capture and inspect HTTP/HTTPS traffic directly on your iOS device. Debug network issues, rewrite requests and responses in real-time, and replay HTTP requests. Offers advanced scripting capabilities for enhanced scalability.

**Highlights:** Packet capture via local VPN, HTTP/HTTPS request/response inspection, Real-time request/response rewriting, HTTP request replay with cron support, JavaScript scripting for scalability

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Auto-renew VIP | $1.99 | per month |
| Quarter Auto-renew VIP | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Auto-renew VIP | $12.49 | per year |
| Packet Capture - LiftTime | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Unlock | $14.99 | one-time |
| Full Unlock | $22.99 | one-time |
| Full Unlock | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 💡 Innovative functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stability issues and crashes
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around data collection
- 💰 Paywall for core features
- 🌐 Compatibility problems with older devices/OS

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Subscription/account issues
- Incompatibility with certain devices/OS versions

**Requested features**

- Add support for web server monitoring
- Integrate VPN functionality
- Improve HTTPS traffic capture
- Provide more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bluetooth Inspector free?

Bluetooth Inspector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Storm Sniffer free?

Storm Sniffer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bluetooth Inspector or Storm Sniffer?

Bluetooth Inspector is rated higher. Bluetooth Inspector averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Storm Sniffer averages 3.9 from 120 ratings.

### Do Bluetooth Inspector or Storm Sniffer have ads?

Neither Bluetooth Inspector nor Storm Sniffer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bluetooth Inspector or Storm Sniffer?

Bluetooth Inspector ships an update monthly, and Storm Sniffer monthly. Most recently, Bluetooth Inspector was updated on October 25, 2026 and Storm Sniffer on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Bluetooth Inspector or Storm Sniffer?

Bluetooth Inspector currently peaks at #54 in the App Store charts, and Storm Sniffer at #16. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*