QR Code Manager· vs Simple BLE Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Code Manager·
This tool allows you to scan and generate QR codes and barcodes from images or directly. It also offers additional utilities like a BMI calculator and interest rate records. Save, share, or open scanned codes easily.
- Scan QR codes and barcodes
- Recognize codes from images
- Generate and save QR codes
- Copy, share, or open codes
- View scan history
- BMI calculator
- U.S. dollar interest rates
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The QR Code Manager is a simple and easy-to-use tool that offers the following features: ◦ Scan QR codes and barcodes; ◦ Recognize QR codes and barcodes from photos or images; ◦ Copy, share, or open scanned/recognized QR codes and barcodes in a browser; ◦ Generate QR codes and save them to the photo album; ◦ View the history of scanned, recognized, and generated QR codes. Additionally, the app provides useful tools such as a random number generator, BMI calculator, and records of U.S. dollar interest rates and rate hikes/cuts. More features will be added in the future. It does not contain unnecessary or redundant functions, focusing solely on offering the most practical tools. Give it a try!
Simple BLE Scanner
This application scans for nearby Bluetooth Low Energy devices and presents them in a filterable list. It displays crucial information for each device, including advertised data, signal strength, and timestamps. Users can easily start and stop the scanning process.
- Scan for nearby BLE devices
- Display discovered devices in a list
- Filter list by search field
- Display advertised data and RSSI
- Display Timestamp for each device
- Sort advertised data alphabetically
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This app scans for nearby Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices and displays them in a list. The list can be filtered by a search field, and the advertised data of each device is displayed in the list. The app also displays the RSSI (received signal strength indicator) value for each device, and the timestamp of every lookup in human readable format. The app has a button for starting or stopping the scan. Features - Scan for nearby BLE devices - Display discovered devices in a list - Filter list by search field - Display advertised data and RSSI value for each device - Display Timestamp for each device - Sort advertised data alphabetically - Start and stop scan with a button Requirements - iOS 12.0 or later
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Verdict
QR Code Manager· and Simple BLE Scanner both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of QR Code Manager·'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Simple BLE Scanner's. QR Code Manager· also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 36 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Simple BLE Scanner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. QR Code Manager· sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Simple BLE Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for QR Code Manager· against 5.0 for Simple BLE Scanner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of QR Code Manager·'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Simple BLE Scanner's.
QR Code Manager· ships an update every 10 days, Simple BLE Scanner every 36 months. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code Manager· | Simple BLE Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 36 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Biss | Christian Moeller |
Customer experience
QR Code Manager·
Simple BLE Scanner
In-app purchases
QR Code Manager·
- Ad-Free Experience (1 Month)$0.991 Month
- Ad-Free Experience (3 Months)$1.993 Months
- Ad-Free Experience (6 Months)$2.996 Months
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- Ad-Free Experience (1 Year)$3.991 Year
- Ad-Free for Life$9.99
Simple BLE Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
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