Comparison

BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant vs Hodor

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

Hodor

This tool captures and rewrites HTTP, TCP, UDP, and WebSocket data traffic, including Flutter app data. It offers features like HTTPS decryption, request/response mapping, and domain filtering for efficient web debugging.

Highlights
  • Packet capturing & rewriting (HTTP, TCP, UDP, WebSocket)
  • Flutter app traffic capture
  • HTTPS decryption
  • Request/response mapping
  • HTTP replaying
  • Domain filtering
  • URL Scheme support
Features
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Unlike the majority of system-based HTTP proxy capture software, Hodor is a packet capture tool based on the IP layer protocol. Consequently, Hodor is capable of capturing HTTP data traffic that many other capture software cannot, including the data traffic from Flutter apps. Hodor provides many useful features, including: - Packet capturing & rewriting with support for HTTP, TCP, UDP, and WebSocket data protocols. - Capturing and rewriting Flutter app traffic. - Support JavaScript extensions - HTTPS decryption to view decrypted data. - Mapping (i.e., replacing) data in HTTP requests and responses. - HTTP replaying and simulating requests and responses for server debugging without using the client again. - Formatting preview for Protobuf, Form-Data, JSON, HTML, JavaScript, and CSS. - Forwarding HTTP requests to other network tools within the local network for data processing (including traffic from Flutter apps). - Domain filtering to only view requests and responses from specific domains. - URL Scheme support for controlling the start and stop of packet capturing with commands. Hodor is an incredibly useful web debugging tool that can help you easily resolve various issues, making your work more efficient and enjoyable. Whether you are a developer or a tester, you can benefit from Hodor. Give it a try now! Automatic Subscription Service Rules 1. If you subscribe to the automatic renewal service through your Apple ID and do not actively cancel the automatic subscription service during the subscription period, Hodor will automatically deduct the next subscription fee from the balance of the Apple ID account linked to the automatic renewal service 24 hours before the current subscription period expires (subject to the actual Apple billing rules). You should pay attention to the balance and payment status of the account. If the renewal fails due to account issues or insufficient balance, you will bear the risk and/or loss by yourself. For your convenience, Apple will notify you of the upcoming deduction before processing the payment. It is important to note that based on the nature of the automatic renewal service, if you do not explicitly cancel the automatic renewal service during the subscription period, Apple will issue a deduction instruction to the relevant parties based on your permission. Generally, any fees deducted based on this instruction will not be refunded. 2. Hodor Pro Subscription Period: 1 year. 3. Hodor reserves the right to adjust service prices or stop providing automatic renewal services. If you do not agree with the adjusted service price, you can cancel the automatic renewal service according to these rules. If you do not cancel the automatic renewal service, the subsequent fees deducted by Apple will be adjusted to the new service fee. 4. The method to cancel the automatic subscription service is as follows: open the Apple iOS device "App Store" -> click on the Apple account profile picture in the upper-right corner -> enter "Account" -> click on "Subscriptions" -> select "Hodor" -> cancel the subscription. 5. Hodor may stop providing you with automatic renewal services according to operational needs. Your Hodor service period will end on the date of the expiry of the current service cycle. * Privacy Policy https://ximlu.github.io/hodor/privacy_en.html * Terms of Service https://ximlu.github.io/hodor/terms_en.html

Screenshots

BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant4 screens
Hodor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hodor at 4.3 against BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant's 3.5. Hodor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Hodor sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hodor holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hodor has 23 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant's written reviews are positive against 73% of Hodor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant ships an update every 6 weeks, Hodor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant versus Hodor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlueTools Bluetooth AssistantHodor
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (4 ratings)4.3 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.4% of reviews72.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings423 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS1515.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer仕华 罗Chengdu Feng Chui Ye Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive64.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative24.4%

Hodor

All ratings23 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.4%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive72.9%
Neutral1.7%
Negative25.4%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant

Subscriptions2
  • Remove ads monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Remove ads yearly$9.991 Year
11 purchases

Hodor

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription$1.991 Month
  • Annual Payment Subscription$12.991 Year
One-time9
  • Special Recovery PurchaseFree
  • 3-Day TrialFree
  • Basic Edition$3.99
Show 6 more
  • Buyout$3.99
  • Pro To Multiple Systems$14.99
  • Buyout$24.99
  • Buyout$29.99
  • Multiple Systems$44.99
  • Basic To Multiple Systems$44.99

Questions

Is BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant free?
BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hodor free?
Hodor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant or Hodor?
Hodor is rated higher. BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Hodor averages 4.3 from 23 ratings.
Do BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant or Hodor have ads?
BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant shows ads; Hodor does not.
Which is updated more often, BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant or Hodor?
BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant ships an update every 6 weeks, and Hodor every 3 weeks. Most recently, BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant was updated on October 1, 2026 and Hodor on September 30, 2026.

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