Comparison

BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant vs Bluetooth Scanner

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

Bluetooth Scanner

Discover nearby Bluetooth devices and access detailed connection information. Utilize signal strength and distance estimation to track down lost items, with an option to trigger an audible alert on supported devices.

Highlights
  • Scan nearby Bluetooth devices
  • Detailed connection information (TX Power, PHY, RSSI)
  • Lost device tracking via signal strength
  • Estimated distance to devices
  • Trigger sound alert on supported devices
Features
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This app helps you scan and detect nearby Bluetooth devices with detailed connection information. - Key Features: • Scan Nearby Devices: Discover all Bluetooth devices around you. • Detailed Connection Info: View TX Power, Primary & Secondary PHY, RSSI, and estimated distance,... • Lost Device Tracking: Use signal strength and distance estimation to locate lost devices. • Sound Alert: If the device supports it, trigger an alarm to find it faster. Simple, efficient, and reliable!

Screenshots

BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant4 screens
Bluetooth Scanner3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bluetooth Scanner at 4.5 against BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant's 3.5. Bluetooth Scanner also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 64%) and ads (none vs shown). BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Bluetooth Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bluetooth Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bluetooth Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant ships an update every 6 weeks, Bluetooth Scanner every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant versus Bluetooth Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlueTools Bluetooth AssistantBluetooth Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (4 ratings)4.5 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings48 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer仕华 罗Phan Nhut

Customer experience

BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant

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

Bluetooth Scanner

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews1 reviews
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
1 purchases

Bluetooth Scanner

One-time1
  • Premium$1.99

Questions

Is BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant free?
BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bluetooth Scanner free?
Bluetooth Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant or Bluetooth Scanner?
Bluetooth Scanner is rated higher. BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Bluetooth Scanner averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant or Bluetooth Scanner have ads?
BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant shows ads; Bluetooth Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant or Bluetooth Scanner?
BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant ships an update every 6 weeks, and Bluetooth Scanner every 3 months. Most recently, BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant was updated on September 22, 2026 and Bluetooth Scanner on September 20, 2026.

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