Comparison

BLE tools with terminal vs ShareByLight File Transfer

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

Head to head
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!

About

ShareByLight File Transfer

Features
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ShareByLight moves files from one device to another using only the screen and camera. What it’s for β€’ Pass a file when you don’t want (or can’t use) Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, between air gapped devices β€’ Share between iPhone, iPad, and Mac without a network β€’ Keep the transfer offline and local to the devices in front of you How it works 1. On one device, choose a file and start the stream 2. On the other device, open Receive and point the camera at the screen 3. When the transfer finishes, save the file Features β€’ Send and receive on the same app β€’ Works across iPhone, iPad, and Mac β€’ Optional password protection for the file β€’ Clear progress while the transfer runs β€’ Free: one direction and small files β€’ Pro: both directions and larger files Tips for a smooth transfer β€’ Max brightness on the sending screen β€’ Hold steady and fill the frame β€’ Reduce glare and strong backlight No account required. No cloud. Data moves as light between the devices you choose.

Screenshots

BLE tools with terminal3 screens
ShareByLight File Transfer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BLE tools with terminal at none against ShareByLight File Transfer's 1. BLE tools with terminal also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). ShareByLight File Transfer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 23 months). On price and device support 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. ShareByLight File Transfer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BLE tools with terminal asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BLE tools with terminal ships an update every 23 months, ShareByLight File Transfer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
BLE tools with terminal versus ShareByLight File Transfer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLE tools with terminalShareByLight File Transfer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size12 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYihang HuangDragos Roua

In-app purchases

None

BLE tools with terminal

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ShareByLight File Transfer

One-time1
  • ShareByLight Pro$5.99

Questions

Is BLE tools with terminal free?
BLE tools with terminal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShareByLight File Transfer free?
ShareByLight File Transfer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BLE tools with terminal or ShareByLight File Transfer have ads?
BLE tools with terminal shows ads; ShareByLight File Transfer does not.
Which is updated more often, BLE tools with terminal or ShareByLight File Transfer?
BLE tools with terminal ships an update every 23 months, and ShareByLight File Transfer every 2 weeks. Most recently, BLE tools with terminal was updated on October 4, 2026 and ShareByLight File Transfer on October 29, 2026.

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