Comparison

BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant vs Advent AR+

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

Head to head
About

BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant

This app helps developers and tech enthusiasts connect, test, and discover Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices. It offers features for scanning devices, reading information, sending and receiving data, and locating devices using signal strength.

Highlights
  • Device discovery and scanning
  • Read device information (RSSI, services)
  • Send and listen for data in multiple formats
  • Locate devices using signal strength charts
  • User-friendly interface
  • Chat mode for data viewing
Features
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BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant is a powerful BLE scanner and debugger for developers and tech enthusiasts. Connect to any Bluetooth Low Energy device, browse GATT services and characteristics, read RSSI signal strength, and send or receive data in Hex, Binary, String, and Number formats via a serial terminal. Scan, test, and locate nearby BLE devices with ease. Main Features: 1. Device Discovery: Quickly scan and identify nearby BLE Bluetooth devices. 2. Read Information: Get key information about connected devices, including device name, signal strength (RSSI), services and characteristics. 3. Data Display: Supports multiple data formats (Hex, Binary, String, Numbers, etc.). 4. Send & Listen: Send various formats of data to Bluetooth devices, or listen for data changes. 5. Find Bluetooth Devices: Display signal strength and device direction in a chart to help you infer the direction of the target device. Why Choose BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant? - User-friendly Interface: An intuitive and simple interface makes operation more convenient. - Powerful Sending Features: Supports multiple data formats, flexible switching between types and services, with favorite and history features. - Chat Mode: Quickly view received and sent data, quickly select read and send content. - Continuous Updates: We continuously update the app, adding new features and improving existing ones to ensure you get the best user experience. Download BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant now and make your Bluetooth device development and debugging more efficient! Subscription Features: The app offers a subscription membership service. After subscribing, you can enjoy features like ad removal. Upon purchase confirmation, payment will be charged to your iTunes account. Unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period, the subscription will automatically renew. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. After purchase, you can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your account settings. Privacy Policy: https://bluetools.savequan.com/2022/01/13/BlueTools-Privacy-Policy Terms of Service: https://bluetools.savequan.com/2023/10/21/BlueTools-Terms-Of-Service

About

Advent AR+

This augmented reality application serves as a client demonstrator, showcasing the capabilities of AR technology. It allows users to experience immersive digital content overlaid onto the real world. The app is designed for showcasing and experiencing AR features.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality client
  • Client demonstrator
  • Showcases AR capabilities
  • Immersive digital content overlay
Features
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Advent Augmented Reality application used as a client demonstrator

Screenshots

BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant4 screens
Advent AR+3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Advent AR+ at 5.0 against BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant's 3.5. Advent AR+ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 26 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price and device support 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

Both are free to download. BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Advent AR+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Advent AR+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant ships an update every 6 weeks, Advent AR+ every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant versus Advent AR+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlueTools Bluetooth AssistantAdvent AR+
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 26 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB349 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer仕华 罗Advent, LLC

Customer experience

BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral11.4%
Negative25.0%

Advent AR+

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant

Subscriptions2
  • Remove ads monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Remove ads yearly$9.991 Year
None

Advent AR+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant free?
BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Advent AR+ free?
Advent AR+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant or Advent AR+?
Advent AR+ is rated higher. BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Advent AR+ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant or Advent AR+ have ads?
BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant shows ads; Advent AR+ does not.
Which is updated more often, BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant or Advent AR+?
BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant ships an update every 6 weeks, and Advent AR+ every 26 months. Most recently, BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant was updated on September 27, 2026 and Advent AR+ on September 12, 2026.

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