# BluetoothAssistant vs BLE Scanner

The clearest difference is ads: BLE Scanner at none against BluetoothAssistant's shown. BLE Scanner also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). BluetoothAssistant's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 5) and chart position (#41 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BluetoothAssistant sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BLE Scanner sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for BluetoothAssistant against 4.2 for BLE Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BluetoothAssistant has 1.1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BluetoothAssistant ships an update every 5 weeks, BLE Scanner every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BluetoothAssistant | BLE Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetoothassistant/id1536579599/reviews) | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ble-scanner-bluetooth-sniffer/id6762021743/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 61.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#41** | — |
| Size | 85 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hangzhou OrangeJuice Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509434108) | [BigBalli Consulting llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/363765325) |

## What reviewers say

### BluetoothAssistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetoothassistant/id1536579599)

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Easily discover, connect, and debug Bluetooth devices. This tool offers signal strength detection, information reading, and data read/write capabilities for efficient Bluetooth management.

**Highlights:** Device scanning, Signal strength detection, Device connection, Device information reading, Data reading & writing, Log data, Batch writing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 User-friendly
- 🔒 Helpful in finding lost devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💻 Compatibility issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Unable to connect to certain devices
- Inaccurate device information

**Requested features**

- Support for more Bluetooth devices
- Improved device detection and connection
- Better battery optimization


### BLE Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ble-scanner-bluetooth-sniffer/id6762021743)

Analyze Bluetooth signals to understand device behavior, locate lost items, and detect unwanted trackers. Debug GATT services, decode advertisements, and record sessions for detailed analysis. Offers real-time insights without ads or sign-up.

**Highlights:** Scan nearby BLE devices with RSSI graphs, Read device information without pairing, Locator mode for finding lost devices, Detect unknown trackers and AirTags, Debug GATT services in real-time, Decode iBeacon and Eddystone advertisements, Record and replay BLE sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BluetoothAssistant free?

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

### Is BLE Scanner free?

BLE Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BluetoothAssistant or BLE Scanner?

BluetoothAssistant and BLE Scanner are both rated 4.2 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.1K and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do BluetoothAssistant or BLE Scanner have ads?

BluetoothAssistant shows ads; BLE Scanner does not.

### Which is updated more often, BluetoothAssistant or BLE Scanner?

BluetoothAssistant ships an update every 5 weeks, and BLE Scanner every 5 days. Most recently, BluetoothAssistant was updated on October 16, 2026 and BLE Scanner on October 5, 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.*