# C. Browser vs Bluetooth Browser

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: C. Browser at none against Bluetooth Browser's 4. C. Browser also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Bluetooth Browser's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bluetooth Browser sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. C. Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for C. Browser against 5.0 for Bluetooth Browser. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

C. Browser ships an update every 2 weeks, Bluetooth Browser every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | C. Browser | Bluetooth Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-browser/id1535410551/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-browser/id6455128847/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 11.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 214 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [irodori, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1350595510) | [Angelo Cammalleri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1000808992) |

## What reviewers say

### C. Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-browser/id1535410551)

Access websites utilizing Web Bluetooth functionality directly from your device. This app enables connection to IoT devices for prototyping and other uses without requiring native app development.

**Highlights:** Web Bluetooth access, Connect to IoT devices, Prototyping tool, Website compatibility, Bluetooth GATT operations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Can connect and change modes (eventually)
- 💡 Points can be accumulated via QR code
- ✅ Successful connection reported by some users
- ✅ Can be used to check battery level (though difficult)

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Extremely difficult to connect
- ❌ Frequent disconnections
- ❌ Requires constant re-login
- ❌ Not a dedicated app, but a browser shortcut
- ❌ Confusing and unclear UI

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth connection fails repeatedly
- App disconnects after closing
- Mode change button disappears
- App does not recognize connected device
- App crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Dedicated Ploom app
- Physical buttons for mode change on device
- Biometric login support
- Improved UI/UX
- Offline mode for mode switching


### Bluetooth Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-browser/id6455128847)

This app allows you to control Bluetooth Low Energy devices directly from your web browser. Connect to BLE-enabled devices, send commands, and trigger actions without needing separate applications. It's ideal for managing smart devices and custom setups.

**Highlights:** Control BLE devices from web apps, Connect to any BLE-enabled device, Send commands and trigger actions, No dedicated apps required, Supports ESPs, PyBricks, OpenEarable, and more, Browse custom URLs

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Patron Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Patron Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Browser Coffee | $3.99 | one-time |
| Patron Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is C. Browser free?

C. Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bluetooth Browser free?

Bluetooth Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, C. Browser or Bluetooth Browser?

C. Browser and Bluetooth Browser are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do C. Browser or Bluetooth Browser have ads?

Bluetooth Browser shows ads; C. Browser does not.

### Which is updated more often, C. Browser or Bluetooth Browser?

C. Browser ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bluetooth Browser every 2 days. Most recently, C. Browser was updated on November 3, 2026 and Bluetooth Browser on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*