BLE Scanner vs String search calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BLE Scanner
Scan and communicate with Bluetooth Low Energy devices. Discover nearby devices, view their properties, signal strength, services, and characteristics. Connect to devices for detailed information.
- Scan for nearby BLE devices
- View device properties and descriptions
- Check signal strength
- List services and characteristics
- Connect to devices for detailed info
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BLE Scanner 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 and watch detailed information. We’re planning to develop our application together with you. For any questions, contact support - hello@lanars.com
String search calculator
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Displays the formula with the most frequent calculation result from the past calculation history. (Which formula is entered the most repeatedly)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: String search calculator at Free against BLE Scanner's $5.99. String search calculator also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). BLE Scanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, device support 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
String search calculator is free to download; BLE Scanner costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BLE Scanner ships an update monthly, String search calculator every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BLE Scanner | String search calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.8.3 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LANARS LLC | Hideaki Uchikoshi |
In-app purchases
BLE Scanner
No in-app purchases
String search calculator
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is BLE Scanner free?
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Do BLE Scanner or String search calculator have ads?
Which is updated more often, BLE Scanner or String search calculator?
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