# BLE Serial Pro vs Ptera

The clearest difference is price: Ptera at Free against BLE Serial Pro's $3.99. Ptera also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). BLE Serial Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#192 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Ptera is free to download; BLE Serial Pro costs $3.99 up front. Ptera sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. BLE Serial Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ptera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | BLE Serial Pro | Ptera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ble-serial-pro/id1632245655/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ptera/id6753646679/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#192** | — |
| Size | 5 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ed Nieuwenhuys](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602239702) | [Nelly Tsiskarishvili](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844181238) |

## What reviewers say

### BLE Serial Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ble-serial-pro/id1632245655)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Transform your iOS device into a wireless serial terminal for Bluetooth Low Energy devices. Send commands and receive data in real-time from various IoT hardware, making debugging and development seamless.

**Highlights:** Connect to any BLE serial device, Send commands and receive data, Programmable buttons for quick commands, Live console strip for real-time feedback, Customizable display options, Smart alerts for specific data patterns

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ptera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ptera/id6753646679)

Manage your Pterodactyl servers from your mobile device with ease. This app offers a user-friendly interface for server management and includes a convenient plugin and mod installer. Your API key is stored securely on your device for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Pterodactyl server management, Plugin and mod installer, Secure API key storage on device, User-friendly interface, Mobile solution

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ptera Premium | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BLE Serial Pro free?

BLE Serial Pro costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ptera free?

Ptera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BLE Serial Pro or Ptera?

Ptera is rated higher. BLE Serial Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Ptera averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BLE Serial Pro or Ptera have ads?

Neither BLE Serial Pro nor Ptera shows ads.

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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.*