# ESP32 BLE Terminal vs Tanuki for GitLab

The clearest difference is rating: Tanuki for GitLab at 4.0 against ESP32 BLE Terminal's 2.3. Tanuki for GitLab also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). ESP32 BLE Terminal's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

ESP32 BLE Terminal costs $0.99 and Tanuki for GitLab $0.99 up front. ESP32 BLE Terminal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tanuki for GitLab asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tanuki for GitLab holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

ESP32 BLE Terminal ships an update every 4 days, Tanuki for GitLab every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ESP32 BLE Terminal | Tanuki for GitLab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esp32-ble-terminal/id1567601472/reviews) | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tanuki-for-gitlab/id6446419487/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#76** | #106 |
| Size | 25 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gopi Gadhiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387816354) | [Felix Schindler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677876382) |

## What reviewers say

### ESP32 BLE Terminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esp32-ble-terminal/id1567601472)

**Currently charting:** #76 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app facilitates serial communication with microcontrollers using BLE modules like ESP32. It allows sending and receiving commands, debugging hardware, and customizing button controls for frequent data transmission. Monitor data in ASCII or HEX formats and automate command sending at timed intervals.

**Highlights:** Scan nearby BLE devices, Send and receive commands via BLE, Customizable buttons for frequent commands, Monitor data in ASCII or HEX, Auto-send commands at timed intervals, Option to remove ads

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


### Tanuki for GitLab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tanuki-for-gitlab/id6446419487)

**Currently charting:** #106 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

A native client for interacting with GitLab repositories. Manage your projects, issues, and merge requests efficiently from your iOS device.

**Highlights:** Native GitLab client, Manage repositories, Track issues, Review merge requests, iOS compatible

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ESP32 BLE Terminal free?

ESP32 BLE Terminal costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Tanuki for GitLab free?

Tanuki for GitLab costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ESP32 BLE Terminal or Tanuki for GitLab?

Tanuki for GitLab is rated higher. ESP32 BLE Terminal averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Tanuki for GitLab averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ESP32 BLE Terminal or Tanuki for GitLab have ads?

ESP32 BLE Terminal shows ads; Tanuki for GitLab does not.

### Which is updated more often, ESP32 BLE Terminal or Tanuki for GitLab?

ESP32 BLE Terminal ships an update every 4 days, and Tanuki for GitLab every 5 days. Most recently, ESP32 BLE Terminal was updated on October 8, 2026 and Tanuki for GitLab on October 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, ESP32 BLE Terminal or Tanuki for GitLab?

ESP32 BLE Terminal currently peaks at #76 in the App Store charts, and Tanuki for GitLab at #106. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*