Comparison

BLE Serial tiny vs CCS Text Editor

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

Head to head
About

BLE Serial tiny

Features
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With this app it is possible to communicate between Arduino, Raspberry pi or other PC's equipped with an CC2541 or compatible BLE module like a JDY-23 or HM-10. This app is intended as a preview for the full edition with many features. The full edition is available in the app store as " BLEserial HM-10". https://apps.apple.com/nl/app/bleserial-hm-10/id1602239700?l=en

About

CCS Text Editor

Features
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Text Editor is a fast, simple, and reliable cloud-based text editor for writing, editing, and organizing your notes across all your devices. Whether you're taking quick notes, drafting documents, writing code snippets, creating lists, or comparing text, Text Editor helps you stay productive with a clean, distraction-free interface. Features: • Cloud sync across your devices • Automatic saving so your work is never lost • Create, edit, rename, and organize notes • Compare two texts side by side to quickly spot differences • Clean, fast, and easy-to-use editor • Light, Dark, and System themes • Instant access from anywhere • Free to use Perfect for: • Notes and journals • Writing articles and drafts • To-do lists • Meeting notes • Code snippets • Study notes • Daily writing Designed for speed and simplicity, Text Editor lets you focus on your words while your notes stay securely synced in the cloud. Download Text Editor today and keep your ideas with you wherever you go.

Screenshots

BLE Serial tiny4 screens
CCS Text Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CCS Text Editor at weekly against BLE Serial tiny's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BLE Serial tiny ships an update every 3 weeks, CCS Text Editor weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
BLE Serial tiny versus CCS Text Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLE Serial tinyCCS Text Editor
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEd NieuwenhuysCentral Code Station D.O.O.E.L.

In-app purchases

None

BLE Serial tiny

No in-app purchases

None

CCS Text Editor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BLE Serial tiny free?
BLE Serial tiny is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CCS Text Editor free?
CCS Text Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BLE Serial tiny or CCS Text Editor have ads?
Neither BLE Serial tiny nor CCS Text Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BLE Serial tiny or CCS Text Editor?
BLE Serial tiny ships an update every 3 weeks, and CCS Text Editor weekly. Most recently, BLE Serial tiny was updated on September 14, 2026 and CCS Text Editor on September 9, 2026.

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