Comparison

CraftOS vs NanoBeacon BLE Scanner

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

Head to head
About

CraftOS

This app emulates a classic text-based computer environment, allowing you to write and run Lua programs. It's perfect for learning to code or exploring existing programs from a popular Minecraft mod, all within a retro terminal interface.

Highlights
  • Lua 5.2+ scripting environment
  • 16-color text-based terminal
  • Virtual filesystem
  • Built-in shell
  • Extensive APIs
  • Compatibility with ComputerCraft programs
  • Exclusive graphics mode
Features
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CraftOS-PC is a fantasy terminal that allows you to write and run programs inside an ‘80s-style text console. CraftOS-PC emulates the popular Minecraft mod "ComputerCraft", which adds programmable computers to Minecraft using the Lua programming language. CraftOS-PC takes this experience outside Minecraft to allow you to run the same programs anywhere you go. CraftOS-PC provides a set of functions (called APIs) that make it super easy to do simple tasks such as write text to the screen, read files, and more. The simplicity of these functions makes CraftOS-PC great for new programmers, but their power makes it possible to write all sorts of complex programs with less code. If you aren’t ready to write programs yet, there’s already a large number of programs for ComputerCraft that will work in CraftOS-PC, ranging from simple games to whole graphical operating systems. These can be downloaded through the built-in Pastebin and GitHub Gist clients. • Full Lua 5.2+ scripting environment and command-line REPL • 16-color text-based terminal display • Expansive virtual filesystem for program and data storage • Built-in shell with syntax similar to most desktop shells • APIs to easily access terminal, filesystem, Internet, event queue, and more • Built-in programs make it easy to navigate & edit files without a single line of code • Plenty of help documents to assist programmers • Compatibility with thousands of existing ComputerCraft programs • Over 3x faster than Minecraft mod and comparable emulators • Emulation of all peripherals available in ComputerCraft • Easily access configuration from inside CraftOS • Exclusive graphics mode providing up to 256-color, pixel-based screen manipulation • Edit Lua scripts from CraftOS or other code editing apps • Open-source app makes it easy to suggest and contribute changes Documentation on all of the APIs that ComputerCraft provides are available at https://tweaked.cc, and CraftOS-PC’s unique APIs are described at https://www.craftos-pc.cc/docs/. Join the CraftOS-PC community at https://www.craftos-pc.cc/discord!

About

NanoBeacon BLE Scanner

This app helps you discover and analyze Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices and beacons. It presents advertising data in a user-friendly format, especially when paired with a specific development kit. Advanced filtering and notification features are available.

Highlights
  • Discover BLE devices
  • Display RSSI and advertising interval
  • Parse advertising data
  • Advanced filtering
  • Sort by RSSI
  • Parse Eddystone, iBeacon, custom data
  • Import IN100 configuration via QR code
  • Notifications for triggered advertisements
Features
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The NanoBeacon BLE Scanner is an advanced Bluetooth LE scanner app. Unlike offerings from other vendors and developers, our main focus is on presenting the advertising/broadcast data transmitted by surrounding BLE peripherals and beacons in the most user-friendly manner. By combining it with the NanoBeacon IN100 Bluetooth beacon development kit, you unlock a whole new level of advanced functionality not possible in any other platform! The NanoBeacon IN100 is our ultra low power, ultra low cost, BLE beacon platform that you can configure from a connected PC app with no programming or writing a single line of code. After you’ve configured the device, you can then import that same configuration into the app with a simple QR code scan. Now the app will not only find your device, but also fully parse the advertising data and display it in a human readable format that actually makes sense! Main features: - Discover advertising BLE devices around you - Display the RSSI and advertising interval - Display the details of the advertising data - Advanced filters for filtering or unwanted devices - Sort by RSSI - Supports parsing and labeling of Eddystone, iBeacon, and custom data beacons - Import the IN100 configuration file from the companion PC app via a simple scan of an autogenerated QR code - Parse and display the advertising data off devices that match the imported configuration in a human readable format - Receive app notifications for “triggered” advertisements. Triggered advertisements are advertisements that get transmitted only when a set of conditions, defined by the user, have been met.

Screenshots

CraftOS4 screens
NanoBeacon BLE Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CraftOS at 88% against NanoBeacon BLE Scanner's 50%. CraftOS also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3). NanoBeacon BLE Scanner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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. CraftOS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NanoBeacon BLE Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CraftOS holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of CraftOS's written reviews are positive against 50% of NanoBeacon BLE Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CraftOS ships an update every 4 months, NanoBeacon BLE Scanner weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CraftOS versus NanoBeacon BLE Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCraftOSNanoBeacon BLE Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (17 ratings) — better4.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJack BruienneonceLabs LLC

Customer experience

CraftOS

All ratings17 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.8%

NanoBeacon BLE Scanner

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CraftOS

One-time1
  • Plugin Collection 1$0.99
None

NanoBeacon BLE Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CraftOS free?
CraftOS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NanoBeacon BLE Scanner free?
NanoBeacon BLE Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CraftOS or NanoBeacon BLE Scanner?
CraftOS is rated higher. CraftOS averages 4.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while NanoBeacon BLE Scanner averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do CraftOS or NanoBeacon BLE Scanner have ads?
Neither CraftOS nor NanoBeacon BLE Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CraftOS or NanoBeacon BLE Scanner?
CraftOS ships an update every 4 months, and NanoBeacon BLE Scanner weekly. Most recently, CraftOS was updated on October 30, 2026 and NanoBeacon BLE Scanner on October 30, 2026.

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