Comparison

Find Bluetooth vs BLESerial nRF

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

Head to head
About

Find Bluetooth

Easily find lost Bluetooth devices like headphones, smartwatches, and fitness trackers. The app uses signal strength and estimated distance to guide you, offering a modern interface for a smooth experience.

Highlights
  • Scan nearby BLE devices
  • Step-by-step guidance
  • Signal strength tracking
  • Estimated distance display
  • Modern, user-friendly interface
  • Supports Apple devices and wearables
Features
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Lost your AirPods, headphones, or another Bluetooth device? Find it fast with a live BLE radar, signal strength, and distance hints—before the battery runs out. Scan nearby Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices in seconds and walk toward the strongest signal. HOW TO USE 1. Open the app and scan for nearby BLE devices. 2. Select the device you want to find from the list. 3. Move slowly while watching the radar, signal strength, and estimated distance. 4. When you are within a few meters, look around—your device is close. KEY FEATURES • Live scan for nearby Bluetooth Low Energy devices • Radar view with signal strength and distance estimates • Fast guidance to help you locate lost earbuds, headphones, speakers, watches, and more • Clean, modern interface designed for quick recovery COMPATIBLE DEVICES Works with many BLE devices that are powered on and advertising, including: • Wireless earbuds and AirPods • Bluetooth headphones and headsets • Portable Bluetooth speakers • Smartwatches and fitness wearables • AirTag and other BLE accessories IMPORTANT Your device must be turned on and broadcasting a Bluetooth signal to appear. Classic Bluetooth-only devices may not be detectable. Auto-Renewable Subscription Terms: • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • Manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renew in your App Store account settings. Terms: https://sunshine-dev.com/?page_id=98 Privacy Policy: https://sunshinesoftwarelabs.com/

About

BLESerial nRF

This app provides a direct serial terminal connection to Nordic nRF52 Bluetooth Low Energy boards. It allows for real-time command sending and data reception without cables or adapters. Features include device scanning, a smooth scrolling console, and smart alerts for specific data patterns.

Highlights
  • Real-time data transfer
  • Device scanning and connection
  • Customizable console view
  • Smart data alerts
  • Configurable UUIDs
  • Bluetooth explorer
Features
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The dedicated serial terminal for Nordic nRF52 Bluetooth Low Energy boards. BLE Serial nRF52 connects your iPhone or iPad directly to any nRF52-based device and lets you send commands and receive data in real time — no cables, no adapters, no fuss. This free version is identical to the Pro version, except it does not include Functions (custom send buttons and toggle switches) and only works with Nordic nRF52 modules — not CC254x boards such as the HM-10. Built specifically for the nRF52 UART service (6E400001), it works out of the box with popular nRF52 development boards and custom firmware alike. **CONNECT IN SECONDS** Scan for nearby nRF52 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** The service and characteristic UUIDs can be adjusted in Settings for custom nRF52 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 nRF52 hardware. **WANT MORE?** Check out BLE Serial Pro — it adds programmable one-tap command buttons, supports HM-10 and CC2541 in the same app, and shows a live console strip so you can see device responses without switching views. Features: • Fully customisable console view, with options like: - Display format (ASCII, Hex, Dec, etc.) - Line numbers and timestamps - Newline behaviour - Style (code or chat) and sound effects • Send data how it suits you: - In different formats (ASCII, Hex, Dec, etc.) - With or without newline/carriage return character at the end - All at once or in chunks (to accommodate for processing time) • Completely functional bluetooth explorer included! Find out the services, descriptors and other properties of any bluetooth device in range • "Send on Connect" option, to send a preset message after pairing • "Auto Reconnect" option, to reconnect automatically to the previous device • Easily copy or share the sent and received messages • Editable service/characteristic UUIDs to connect to • Read/Write characteristic UUIDs can be set separately • Easy to use minimalist layout

Screenshots

Find Bluetooth3 screens
BLESerial nRF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BLESerial nRF at 100% against Find Bluetooth's 13%. BLESerial nRF also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). Find Bluetooth's advantage is ratings volume (146 vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Find Bluetooth sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. BLESerial nRF asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BLESerial nRF holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Find Bluetooth has 146 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Find Bluetooth's written reviews are positive against 100% of BLESerial nRF's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Find Bluetooth ships an update monthly, BLESerial nRF every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Find Bluetooth versus BLESerial nRF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFind BluetoothBLESerial nRF
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (146 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings146 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSunshine Software LabsEd Nieuwenhuys

Customer experience

Find Bluetooth

All ratings146 ratings
Positive79.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative17.8%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative75.0%

BLESerial nRF

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Find Bluetooth

Subscriptions5
  • Yearly Limited$9.991 Year
  • 3 Days Free Trial Weekly VIP3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Get Premium Monthly3 Days trial$19.991 Month
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  • 7 Day Free Yearly VIP3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Annual VIP$49.991 Year
None

BLESerial nRF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Find Bluetooth free?
Find Bluetooth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BLESerial nRF free?
BLESerial nRF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Find Bluetooth or BLESerial nRF?
BLESerial nRF is rated higher. Find Bluetooth averages 4.2 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while BLESerial nRF averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Find Bluetooth or BLESerial nRF have ads?
Neither Find Bluetooth nor BLESerial nRF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Find Bluetooth or BLESerial nRF?
Find Bluetooth ships an update monthly, and BLESerial nRF every 6 months. Most recently, Find Bluetooth was updated on October 17, 2026 and BLESerial nRF on October 9, 2026.

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