Comparison

BLUE TOOLS vs BLE tools with terminal

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

Head to head
About

BLUE TOOLS

Features
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For user to connect to an assigned Bluetooth device and rename that device.

About

BLE tools with terminal

Features
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A practical BluetoothLE scanning tool that can connect to BLE Bluetooth devices to obtain information, supports terminal mode, and can set function keys. It is a very convenient tool for developers of Arduino or Raspberry pie. Support the reminder function of Bluetooth device [online]. When the stored Bluetooth device is scanned, a reminder will appear. The distance can be judged by the value of rssi. If there is a Bluetooth headset forgotten where to put it, you can use this function to find . There is also an interesting application method for this function. For example, put the Bluetooth headset in the suitcase when going abroad. When the suitcase turntable sends the luggage out, the mobile phone will remind the user that the luggage is here!

Screenshots

BLUE TOOLS3 screens
BLE tools with terminal3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BLUE TOOLS at none against BLE tools with terminal's shown. BLUE TOOLS also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 23 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BLUE TOOLS ships an update every 3 months, BLE tools with terminal every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
BLUE TOOLS versus BLE tools with terminal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLUE TOOLSBLE tools with terminal
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 months β€” betterEvery 23 months
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS11.0 β€” better12.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerε·§δΊ‘ εΌ Yihang Huang

In-app purchases

None

BLUE TOOLS

No in-app purchases

None

BLE tools with terminal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BLUE TOOLS free?
BLUE TOOLS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BLE tools with terminal free?
BLE tools with terminal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BLUE TOOLS or BLE tools with terminal have ads?
BLE tools with terminal shows ads; BLUE TOOLS does not.
Which is updated more often, BLUE TOOLS or BLE tools with terminal?
BLUE TOOLS ships an update every 3 months, and BLE tools with terminal every 23 months. Most recently, BLUE TOOLS was updated on October 20, 2026 and BLE tools with terminal on October 4, 2026.

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