ST BLE Toolbox vs Messenger BLE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ST BLE Toolbox
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The ST BLE Toolbox is a user-friendly application to interact and debug ST Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices. Upon launch, the app scans for BLE devices. For each device found it is possible to display advertisements and connect to it. The key features are: - Discovery peripherals - Show output of standard profiles - Show peripheral services and characteristics - Perform Read, write and notification interactions with peripherals
Messenger BLE
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The RemoteIQ Messenger BLE application offers a brand new way to interact with your Messenger BLE. This app leverages the Bluetooth® capabilities of your Messenger BLE to rapidly transfer real-time data from the palm of your hand. Use this app to pair your smartphone or tablet with your Messenger BLE to have complete visibility and control of your operations while on site. The RemoteIQ Messenger BLE app grants complete access to: - Live real-time monitoring data including customizable lists of channel data, J1939 CANbus diagnostics, and Messenger BLE device status information - Engine, pump and I/O controls - Messenger BLE device configurations - Messenger BLE device firmware updates
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Messenger BLE at 13.0 against ST BLE Toolbox's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ST BLE Toolbox ships an update every 6 months, Messenger BLE every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ST BLE Toolbox | Messenger BLE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | STMicroelectronics | Cattron North America, INC |
In-app purchases
ST BLE Toolbox
No in-app purchases
Messenger BLE
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ST BLE Toolbox free?
Is Messenger BLE free?
Do ST BLE Toolbox or Messenger BLE have ads?
Which is updated more often, ST BLE Toolbox or Messenger BLE?
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