# BlueEDM vs Handcent Anywhere

The clearest difference is rating: BlueEDM at 5.0 against Handcent Anywhere's 2.1. BlueEDM also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). Handcent Anywhere's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

BlueEDM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Handcent Anywhere has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BlueEDM ships an update every 2 months, Handcent Anywhere every 8 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BlueEDM | Handcent Anywhere |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blueedm/id1594016025/reviews)** | [2.1 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handcent-anywhere/id1602229196/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | — | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 2 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carl Philipp Staszkiewicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594016027) | [HANDCENT CORPORATION (HK) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/562204569) |

## What reviewers say

### BlueEDM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blueedm/id1594016025)

This app enables downloading engine monitoring data from JPI EDM700 devices to your iPhone or iPad via Bluetooth. It allows for easy import of monitoring files and exports data as JSON for further processing by external tools.

**Highlights:** Download engine data via Bluetooth, Import JPI monitoring files, Display flight and engine information, Export data as JSON, Compatible with iPhone and iPad

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Handcent Anywhere

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handcent-anywhere/id1602229196)

Send and receive text messages from your computer or tablet, syncing seamlessly with your phone. Utilize larger screens and keyboards for faster, more convenient texting without constantly checking your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Send/receive texts on computers and tablets, 2-way sync with cellphone, Message history and status sync, Utilize larger screens and keyboards, Manage multiple numbers, Real-time synchronization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BlueEDM free?

BlueEDM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Handcent Anywhere free?

Handcent Anywhere is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BlueEDM or Handcent Anywhere?

BlueEDM is rated higher. BlueEDM averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Handcent Anywhere averages 2.1 from 12 ratings.

### Do BlueEDM or Handcent Anywhere have ads?

Neither BlueEDM nor Handcent Anywhere shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BlueEDM or Handcent Anywhere?

BlueEDM ships an update every 2 months, and Handcent Anywhere every 8 months. Most recently, BlueEDM was updated on November 3, 2026 and Handcent Anywhere on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*