Comparison

BLESerial HM vs ZeansoPro

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

Head to head
About

BLESerial HM

This utility app provides a direct serial terminal connection to HM-10 and CC2541 Bluetooth Low Energy modules. It allows real-time sending of commands and receiving of data without cables, featuring smart alerts for specific data patterns and full configurability for custom firmware.

Highlights
  • Connects to HM-10/CC2541 BLE modules
  • Real-time command sending and data receiving
  • Scans for nearby BLE devices
  • Auto-reconnect functionality
  • Configurable display formats (ASCII/hex)
  • Smart alerts for data patterns
  • Supports custom firmware UUIDs
Features
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The dedicated serial terminal for HM-10 and CC2541 Bluetooth Low Energy modules. BLE Serial HM-10 connects your iPhone or iPad directly to any HM-10 or compatible device and lets you send commands and receive data in real time — no cables, no adapters, no fuss. Built specifically for the HM-10 / CC2541 serial service (FFE0 / FFE1), it works out of the box with popular modules and custom BLE firmware alike. **CONNECT IN SECONDS** Scan for nearby HM-10 and CC2541 devices and see their name, advertised services, manufacturer data, and live signal strength at a glance. Tap to connect. Auto-reconnect brings you straight back to your device every time you open the app. **SERIAL CONSOLE** A smooth scrolling console displays all incoming and outgoing data, with sent text highlighted for easy reading. Adjust font size, line endings, and display format (ASCII or hex) to suit your workflow. **SMART ALERTS** Set text patterns to watch for in incoming data. When a match is found, the app notifies you immediately — ideal for monitoring autonomous devices or catching error conditions. **FULLY CONFIGURABLE** Supports both the HM-10 (FFE0/FFE1) and CC2541 service profiles. The service and characteristic UUIDs can be adjusted in Settings for custom firmware. Supports both standard and 128-bit UUIDs. **CLEAN AND FOCUSED** No ads. No subscriptions. No unnecessary permissions. Just a fast, reliable connection to your HM-10 hardware. **WANT MORE?** Check out BLE Serial Pro — it supports nRF52 in the same app, and shows a live console strip so you can see device responses without switching views. See examples here: https://ednieuw.nl/BLESerial/BLESerialUsage.html

About

ZeansoPro

Features
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Zeanso mechanism debugging software

Screenshots

BLESerial HM4 screens
ZeansoPro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ZeansoPro at Free against BLESerial HM's $2.99. ZeansoPro also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). BLESerial HM's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On ads and in-app purchases 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

ZeansoPro is free to download; BLESerial HM costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BLESerial HM ships an update every 6 months, ZeansoPro every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BLESerial HM versus ZeansoPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLESerial HMZeansoPro
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEd NieuwenhuysZhejiang Zhenxing Technology (Huzhou) Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

BLESerial HM

No in-app purchases

None

ZeansoPro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BLESerial HM free?
BLESerial HM costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZeansoPro free?
ZeansoPro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BLESerial HM or ZeansoPro have ads?
Neither BLESerial HM nor ZeansoPro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BLESerial HM or ZeansoPro?
BLESerial HM ships an update every 6 months, and ZeansoPro every 10 days. Most recently, BLESerial HM was updated on November 3, 2026 and ZeansoPro on October 31, 2026.

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