Comparison

BlueScope vs TCP

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

Head to head
About

BlueScope

Locate lost Bluetooth devices with advanced tracking and signal measurement. This app prioritizes privacy with no ads or data collection, offering features like smart device identification and lost & found notifications.

Highlights
  • Discover nearby Bluetooth devices
  • Find lost devices quickly
  • Accurate signal and distance measurements
  • Privacy and security focused
  • Manage personal Bluetooth device list
  • Lost & Found notifications
  • Play sound on supported devices
Features
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BlueScope turns your phone into a Bluetooth radar. See the signal, know the distance, and find your devices quickly. # QUICKLY FIND DEVICES Find your Bluetooth devices by watching the signal strength and distance change as you move. # MANAGE BLUETOOTH DEVICE LIST Bluetooth devices come and go out of range. BlueScope lets you create and maintain your own device list in a simple to use and feature rich user interface. # SMART DEVICE IDENTIFICATION* Automatically identify devices and display relevant icon or symbol representing the device so you can know the device type visually. BlueScope can also identify device models and shows model information for devices that share model info. # AUTO DETECT YOUR DEVICES* BlueScope attempts to detect devices you own and have already connected to your iPhone or iPad, and automatically adds them to your managed device list, so you can dive right into the core experience of the app. # EXTENDED DEVICE INFORMATION* With Extended Device Information, you can see device model, device icon, Tx Power, UUID (device id), and battery level for supported devices. # LOST & FOUND NOTIFICATIONS* Receive Lost & Found Notifications when your Bluetooth devices go out of range or when they are found nearby. BlueScope can send you notifications even when the app is running in the background. Just activate the alerts and let BlueScope do all the work. # MAP AND LOCATION* View your device's last known location on a map. With Location Services enabled, you can still see where it was when it went out of range, and with notifications on, you'll get an alert when it's nearby again. # DIRECTIONS TO LOST DEVICE* When Location Services are enabled, you can get directions to the last known saved location of your lost device. Apple Maps & Google Maps are supported. # PLAY SOUND ON DEVICE* Play sound on supported devices to easily locate them. BlueScope automatically enables sound functionality when a supported device is nearby and connected to your iOS device. (Yes, Apple AirPods are supported.) # DARK MODE SUPPORT Dark mode support on iPhone and iPad with native iOS design and beautiful color scheme. # NO DATA COLLECTION, NO TRACKING Built with your privacy and security in mind, BlueScope doesn't collect your data or track you, and doesn't share or sell your data to advertisers or other third parties. Your device and location data stays on your device and is encrypted for extra security. # NO ADVERTISEMENTS Enjoy a completely ad-free experience even in the free version. # AND MORE... โ€ข Signal meter in device list for quick viewing. โ€ข Separate signal view for accurate signal strength, distance and range. โ€ข Support for metric system for reporting distances. โ€ข Background notifications* even when the app is in the background. โ€ข Alerts are also available on Apple Watch. โ€ข Sort your devices by date, name, Tx Power and distance. โ€ข View notification history. โ€ข Spotlight search, shortcuts integration, and home screen shortcuts. โ€ข Available in French, German, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Spanish, and Portuguese languages. * Premium features require a Premium subscription or Lifetime purchase. * Maps and Directions require access to location services. Requires iOS 17 or later.

About

TCP

Features
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TCP - SerialLogger is a professional tool for engineers, embedded developers, and technicians who need to see exactly what their devices are sending โ€” in real time. Whether you're debugging a PLC, monitoring an RS-232 sensor on macOS, or inspecting raw TCP traffic on macOS, iPhone, or iPad, TCP - SerialLogger gives you a clean, fast, and configurable window into your data stream. Three ways to connect Connect as a TCP Client to reach any network device, run as a TCP Server to accept incoming connections, or plug in a serial device on macOS. Serial port parameters โ€” baud rate, data bits, parity, and stop bits โ€” are fully configurable, with support for rates from 300 up to 921600 baud. See your data the way you need it Choose between Plain Text, HEX, or a side-by-side HEX + ASCII view. Display incoming data as a continuous stream, split each packet onto its own line, or add timestamps to every message. TCP - SerialLogger intelligently detects packet boundaries using Auto Detect, Idle Gap, common line endings (LF, CR, CRLF), ETX, or a custom byte sequence you define. Automatic file logging Select an output folder and TCP - SerialLogger will write received data to a .log file automatically. Add a date to the filename, enable daily log rotation, and let it run for as long as your system allows. Connection profiles Save your most-used connections as named profiles and organize them into groups. Switch between devices in seconds โ€” no retyping, no mistakes. Live diagnostics A dedicated diagnostics panel tracks bytes received, message count, connection uptime, last message timestamp, and โ€” in server mode โ€” connected client addresses. Everything updates live, so you always know what's happening. Private and fully functional TCP - SerialLogger is always free, ad-free, and fully functional. The optional support purchase does not unlock features. The app does not connect to any external servers on its own and does not collect, sell, or share user data. Built for Apple platforms TCP - SerialLogger is a native SwiftUI app for macOS, iPhone, and iPad. It is fast, lightweight, and designed to stay out of your way. Perfect for: embedded systems development, industrial automation, PLC diagnostics, IoT prototyping, network protocol analysis, and serial device testing.

Screenshots

BlueScope4 screens
TCP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BlueScope at 17.6 against TCP's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. BlueScope sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and TCP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BlueScope ships an update every 5 weeks, TCP monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
BlueScope versus TCP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlueScopeTCP
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews37.5% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac โ€” better
Requires iOS17.6 โ€” better26.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size15 MB2 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMalaud LLCLukasz Kaminski

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BlueScope

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
1 purchases

TCP

One-time1
  • Support Development$0.99

Questions

Is BlueScope free?
BlueScope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TCP free?
TCP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BlueScope or TCP have ads?
Neither BlueScope nor TCP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BlueScope or TCP?
BlueScope ships an update every 5 weeks, and TCP monthly. Most recently, BlueScope was updated on November 3, 2026 and TCP on November 5, 2026.

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