Comparison

BLE Terminal vs Kurloo

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

Head to head
About

BLE Terminal

Connect, scan, and communicate with Bluetooth Low Energy devices. Discover nearby devices, view their properties, and interact using read, write, and notify functions. Supports pre-filled and hex commands for efficient interaction.

Highlights
  • Scan for nearby BLE devices
  • View device properties and descriptions
  • Connect to devices
  • Read, write, and notify BLE characteristics
  • Pre-filled command lists
  • Hex and ASCII command support
Features
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BLE Terminal is a scanner and communicator between your iPhone, iPad or Mac and any Bluetooth Low Energy device. You can find all the devices nearby, see their properties and description, signal strength, all services and characteristics. It is also possible to connect to any device, watch detailed information and communicate with it using read, write and notify properties. For convenience, pre-filled commands are provided, the list of which can be expanded and edited. We also added support for Hex commands with a convenient keyboard. You can always switch between Hex and ASCII modes.

About

Kurloo

Features
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Kurloo – Brilliantly Simple Monitoring at Your Fingertips Kurloo is an all-in-one app for installing, managing, and monitoring GNSS-based displacement sensors. It is designed for real-world conditions and built with simplicity in mind. Whether you’re on-site or in the office, Kurloo helps you collect critical movement data, check device health, and stay informed with real-time insights. No complex tools, no bulky setups, just accurate data, wherever you need it. Features: - Guided Device Installation – Step-by-step instructions for setting up Kurloo sensors - Real-Time Device Status – Check battery, GNSS signal, and mobile connectivity - Displacement Graphs – Monitor movement trends in 2D and 3D - Site Photos & Notes – Capture and upload field data for reliable records - Interactive Project Map – Visualise sensors and switch between projects - Offline Mode – Create and save records without internet; sync when back online - Maintenance & Replacements – Log inspections, swaps, and site changes - Export Records – Share records with your team or support when needed Kurloo makes remote monitoring brilliantly simple, giving you the tools to act faster, make confident decisions, and prevent failures before they happen. Note: A Kurloo account is required. Contact your project admin or support@kurloo.io to get set up.

Screenshots

BLE Terminal4 screens
Kurloo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Kurloo at Free against BLE Terminal's $9.99. BLE Terminal's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Kurloo is free to download; BLE Terminal costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BLE Terminal ships an update every 2 weeks, Kurloo every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BLE Terminal versus Kurloo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLE TerminalKurloo
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLANARS LLCKurloo Technology

In-app purchases

None

BLE Terminal

No in-app purchases

None

Kurloo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BLE Terminal free?
BLE Terminal costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kurloo free?
Kurloo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BLE Terminal or Kurloo have ads?
Neither BLE Terminal nor Kurloo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BLE Terminal or Kurloo?
BLE Terminal ships an update every 2 weeks, and Kurloo every 3 months. Most recently, BLE Terminal was updated on September 20, 2026 and Kurloo on September 14, 2026.

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