ST BLE Toolbox vs BLE serial terminal V2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ST BLE Toolbox
Read full descriptionHide full description
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
BLE serial terminal V2
Connect iOS devices to Bluetooth Low Energy serial port converters for bi-directional data exchange. Supports RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 interfaces, ideal for testing with SCADA, robots, and PLCs.
- BLE to Serial Port Support
- Bi-directional Data Exchange
- ASCII or Hex Format Data
- Supports RS-232, RS-422, RS-485
- BLE V4.x & V5.x Compatible
Read full descriptionHide full description
The iOS portable devices will connect with the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to serial port converter devices and exchange data with them bi-directional. The serial port includes RS-232 or RS-422 RS-485 interfaces. The user will test the APP with the SCADA, Robot, UAV, PLC, CNC or etc. with the BLE to serial port devices. The APP will be customized to meet the specific applications. [Features]: 1. Support BLE to Serial Port 2. Sent and received data in ASC II or Hex format 3. Support BLE V4.x & V5.x version
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BLE serial terminal V2 at monthly against ST BLE Toolbox's every 6 months. BLE serial terminal V2 also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
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, BLE serial terminal V2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ST BLE Toolbox | BLE serial terminal V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | STMicroelectronics | FUH CHERNG SHEU |
In-app purchases
ST BLE Toolbox
No in-app purchases
BLE serial terminal V2
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ST BLE Toolbox free?
Is BLE serial terminal V2 free?
Do ST BLE Toolbox or BLE serial terminal V2 have ads?
Which is updated more often, ST BLE Toolbox or BLE serial terminal V2?
Other comparisons
