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.
BLE tools with terminal
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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!
ShareByLight File Transfer
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ShareByLight moves files from one device to another using only the screen and camera. What itβs for β’ Pass a file when you donβt want (or canβt 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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | BLE tools with terminal | ShareByLight File Transfer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | Every 2 weeks β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yihang Huang | Dragos Roua |
In-app purchases
BLE tools with terminal
No in-app purchases
ShareByLight File Transfer
- ShareByLight Pro$5.99
Questions
Is BLE tools with terminal free?
Is ShareByLight File Transfer free?
Do BLE tools with terminal or ShareByLight File Transfer have ads?
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