Comparison

E4 Flex vs BLE Scan Pro

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

Head to head
About

E4 Flex

This app enables field technicians to connect to and manage E4 Flex readers via Bluetooth Low Energy. It allows for sending commands and receiving responses, facilitating configuration and testing of the readers.

Highlights
  • Connect to E4 Flex readers via BLE
  • Send commands to readers
  • Receive responses from readers
  • Configure E4 Flex readers
  • Test E4 Flex readers
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The E4 Flex allows users to find and connect to E4 Flex readers in close proximity using the BLE interface. The user can send commands and receive responses as if they were connected using the typical serial or network connect. This app is a new tool for field technicians to configure and test the E4 Flex Reader.

About

BLE Scan Pro

Easily scan and identify Bluetooth Low Energy devices nearby. Track their signal strength and discover hidden devices. Organize your frequently used devices for quick access.

Highlights
  • Scan BLE devices
  • Check device distance
  • Discover hidden devices
  • Add favorite devices
  • Accurate signal calculation
Features
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Check the distance of Bluetooth devices around you, fast and easily. Discover which ones are broadcasting their name and which are hidden. Add your devices to your list of favorites in order to fast-track them. The accuracy of the app is carefully calculated every second while actively scanning for a particular device. Terms & Conditions: https://bt-scanner.strikeau.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://bt-scanner.strikeau.app/privacy.html Contact us: info@strikeau.app

Screenshots

E4 Flex3 screens
BLE Scan Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: E4 Flex at 5.0 against BLE Scan Pro's 4.5. E4 Flex also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.1 vs 15.0). BLE Scan Pro's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, ads 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 Scan Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. E4 Flex asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

E4 Flex holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BLE Scan Pro has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

E4 Flex ships an update every 21 months, BLE Scan Pro fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 3 level
E4 Flex versus BLE Scan Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterE4 FlexBLE Scan Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (8 ratings)
Number of ratings18 — better
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaul HamelSpyridon Bousios

Customer experience

E4 Flex

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

BLE Scan Pro

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

None

E4 Flex

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

BLE Scan Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is E4 Flex free?
E4 Flex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BLE Scan Pro free?
BLE Scan Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, E4 Flex or BLE Scan Pro?
E4 Flex is rated higher. E4 Flex averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while BLE Scan Pro averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do E4 Flex or BLE Scan Pro have ads?
Neither E4 Flex nor BLE Scan Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, E4 Flex or BLE Scan Pro?
E4 Flex ships an update every 21 months, and BLE Scan Pro fortnightly. Most recently, E4 Flex was updated on October 3, 2026 and BLE Scan Pro on October 17, 2026.

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