ST BLE Toolbox vs Ruby Wireless Sensor
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
Ruby Wireless Sensor
Connect to a compact wireless sensor to monitor mechanical structures. View real-time vibration data and manage the device via Bluetooth.
- Connect via Bluetooth
- Manage wireless sensors
- View real-time vibration data
- Monitor mechanical structures
- Ultracompact device integration
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The Ruby wireless sensor is a battery powered, ultracompact device that measures vibration signals in acceleration quantity on mechanical structures. This app allows users to connect to Ruby sensors via Bluetooth to manage the device and view RMS in real-time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ruby Wireless Sensor at every 3 weeks against ST BLE Toolbox's every 6 months. 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, Ruby Wireless Sensor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ST BLE Toolbox | Ruby Wireless Sensor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | STMicroelectronics | Crystal Instruments Corporation |
In-app purchases
ST BLE Toolbox
No in-app purchases
Ruby Wireless Sensor
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ST BLE Toolbox free?
Is Ruby Wireless Sensor free?
Do ST BLE Toolbox or Ruby Wireless Sensor have ads?
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