Comparison

BLE Device Info vs WattUp

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

Head to head
About

BLE Device Info

Features
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INTRODUCTION: - One-of-a-kind App that is used for scanning nearby BLE devices and also use to see the BLE Information. - App can show the list of supported BLE Characteristics Features: - Browse all supported characteristics and services supported by particular BLE Device - Register for notifications - Support read value from the Read characteristics - Support write value to Write characteristics in ASCII and HEX format

About

WattUp

This application allows users to scan for and connect to wireless charging devices using Bluetooth. It enables configuration, control, and monitoring of transmitters and receivers, along with software updates for enabled devices.

Highlights
  • Scan for WattUp enabled devices
  • Connect via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
  • Configure transmitters and receivers
  • Control charging devices
  • Monitor device status
  • Update device software
Features
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Energous Corporation is leading the next generation of wireless power and wireless charging – Wireless Charging 2.0 – with its award-winning WattUp® technology, which supports fast, efficient contact-based charging, as well as charging over-the-air. WattUp is a scalable, RF-based wireless charging technology that offers substantial improvements in contact-based charging efficiency, foreign object detection, orientation freedom and thermal performance compared to older, coil-based charging technologies. The technology can be designed into many different sized electronic devices for the home and office, as well as the medical, industrial, retail and automotive industries, and it ensures interoperability across products. These products can be configured, controlled and monitored by WattUp App. Features: - Scan for WattUp enabled wireless charging devices - Connect to devices over Bluetooth Low Energy(BLE) - Configure, control and monitor WattUp Transmitter and Receivers - Software update of WattUp enabled devices Note: - Supported on iOS 11 version or later - Bluetooth Low Energy(BLE) should be turned on

Screenshots

BLE Device Info4 screens
WattUp3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WattUp at none against BLE Device Info's 1. WattUp also leads on ads (none vs shown). BLE Device Info's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.4). On price and device support 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. BLE Device Info sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WattUp asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BLE Device Info versus WattUp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLE Device InfoWattUp
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.4
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGopi GadhiyaEnergous Corporation

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BLE Device Info

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99
None

WattUp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BLE Device Info free?
BLE Device Info is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WattUp free?
WattUp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BLE Device Info or WattUp have ads?
BLE Device Info shows ads; WattUp does not.

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