MAVLink Telemetry vs Bluetooth Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MAVLink Telemetry
Monitor live flight data from MAVLink-compatible drones in real-time. Track altitude, speed, GPS, battery, and more on an interactive map with system health indicators. Ideal for professional drone operators needing field telemetry.
- Real-time MAVLink telemetry via UDP
- Live map with flight trail tracking
- Battery, GPS, and RC signal monitoring
- System health dashboard
- Flight timer and altitude tracking
- Demo mode for exploration
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MAVLink Telemetry gives you real-time flight data from any MAVLink-compatible drone, directly on your iPhone. Built for professional and commercial drone operators who need reliable, at-a-glance telemetry in the field. Live Telemetry Dashboard Monitor altitude, ground speed, vertical speed, GPS coordinates, satellite count, battery level, RC signal strength, and flight mode. Interactive Flight Map Track your drone's live position and flight path on a full-screen map with heads-up telemetry overlay. System Health Monitoring Keep tabs on accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, GPS, and battery status with clear health indicators. Key Features · Real-time MAVLink telemetry via UDP · Live map with flight trail tracking · Battery, GPS, and RC signal monitoring · Flight timer and altitude tracking · System health dashboard · Configurable connection settings · Demo mode to explore the app without a drone Compatibility Works with PX4 and any MAVLink-compatible flight controller over UDP. Default port 14540, configurable in Settings.
Bluetooth Scanner
Easily discover, identify, and analyze nearby Bluetooth and BLE devices. Monitor signal strength and view detailed device information for troubleshooting or exploration. Ideal for developers and tech enthusiasts.
- Fast Bluetooth device scanning
- Real-time signal strength (RSSI) tracking
- Detailed device information (UUID, manufacturer data)
- Support for BLE and classic Bluetooth
- Intuitive and lightweight design
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Bluetooth Scanner Discover and monitor nearby Bluetooth devices in seconds! Bluetooth Scanner helps you easily find, identify, and analyze Bluetooth and BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) devices around you — from headphones and speakers to smartwatches, sensors, and more. Key Features: - Fast and accurate Bluetooth device scanning - Real-time signal strength (RSSI) tracking - View detailed device info: UUID, manufacturer data and more - Support for BLE and classic Bluetooth devices - Clean, intuitive, and lightweight design Perfect for troubleshooting connections, testing Bluetooth signal range, or exploring nearby smart devices. Whether you’re a developer, a tech enthusiast — Bluetooth Scanner gives you the visibility and control you need. Stay connected, stay in range. Privacy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11oCVl-9bnAC4NC3-tcSRV3peZQHoQikOdO8CxNb9oYU/edit?usp=sharing Terms: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zGC3ctjHpyob-I-vnM80KBGqrecNvXgKkUhm8ij71nI/edit?usp=sharing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MAVLink Telemetry at 5.0 against Bluetooth Scanner's 4.5. MAVLink Telemetry also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Bluetooth Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Bluetooth Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MAVLink Telemetry asks for nothing beyond the download.
MAVLink Telemetry holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluetooth Scanner has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | MAVLink Telemetry | Bluetooth Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.5 (11 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Random Noise Studios | Teoman Gul |
Customer experience
MAVLink Telemetry
Bluetooth Scanner
In-app purchases
MAVLink Telemetry
No in-app purchases
Bluetooth Scanner
- Lifetime Unlimited Access$2.99
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