Comparison

NetScan vs BLE Serial tiny

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NetScan

Gain complete visibility into your internet connection with this network scanner and WiFi analyzer. Monitor real-time speed, track data usage, and identify all connected devices on your network. It offers tools for diagnostics, latency testing, and advanced network calculations.

Highlights
  • Real-time internet speed monitoring
  • Accurate data usage tracking
  • IP scanner for device detection
  • WiFi analyzer for signal strength
  • Ping tools for latency testing
  • Network scanner for diagnostics
Features
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NetScan is a small, fast, and free network scanner and WiFi analyzer that gives you complete visibility into your internet connection. Monitor your real-time network speed, track data usage, and scan for connected devices—all from a simple and intuitive interface. NetScan also works as an IP scanner, making it easy to identify all devices on your network. Whether you're checking connection quality or monitoring bandwidth, NetScan has you covered. Key Features: -Real-time internet speed monitoring -Built-in Speed Test tool -Accurate data usage tracking -Bandwidth usage alerts -Supports all network types: 3G, 4G, 5G, LTE, and Wi-Fi -Network connections monitor -Advanced IP scanner to detect connected devices -WiFi analyzer for signal strength and network info -Network scanner for device discovery and diagnostics -Ping tools for latency testing -DNS resolver and Subnet calculator for advanced users Download NetScan now to analyze, scan, and take control of your network like never before! LICENSED APPLICATION END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

BLE Serial tiny

Features
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With this app it is possible to communicate between Arduino, Raspberry pi or other PC's equipped with an CC2541 or compatible BLE module like a JDY-23 or HM-10. This app is intended as a preview for the full edition with many features. The full edition is available in the app store as " BLEserial HM-10". https://apps.apple.com/nl/app/bleserial-hm-10/id1602239700?l=en

Screenshots

NetScan4 screens
BLE Serial tiny4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BLE Serial tiny at none against NetScan's 2. BLE Serial tiny also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NetScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. BLE Serial tiny asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NetScan ships an update monthly, BLE Serial tiny every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NetScan versus BLE Serial tiny: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetScanBLE Serial tiny
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (94 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings94 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSenol CagirEd Nieuwenhuys

In-app purchases

2 purchases

NetScan

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Subscription + No Ads$1.991 Month
  • Premium Subscription + No Ads$17.991 Year
None

BLE Serial tiny

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NetScan free?
NetScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BLE Serial tiny free?
BLE Serial tiny is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NetScan or BLE Serial tiny have ads?
NetScan shows ads; BLE Serial tiny does not.
Which is updated more often, NetScan or BLE Serial tiny?
NetScan ships an update monthly, and BLE Serial tiny every 3 weeks. Most recently, NetScan was updated on September 12, 2026 and BLE Serial tiny on September 14, 2026.

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