# Simple BLE Scanner vs BlueScout

The clearest difference is rating: BlueScout at 5.0 against Simple BLE Scanner's 3.0. BlueScout also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Simple BLE Scanner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BlueScout sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simple BLE Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

BlueScout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple BLE Scanner | BlueScout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-ble-scanner/id1663446245/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluescout/id6470764135/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 36 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 2 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christian Moeller](https://appshunter.io/developer/1364541961) | [Newport Digital LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635195326) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple BLE Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-ble-scanner/id1663446245)

This application scans for nearby Bluetooth Low Energy devices and presents them in a filterable list. It displays crucial information for each device, including advertised data, signal strength, and timestamps. Users can easily start and stop the scanning process.

**Highlights:** Scan for nearby BLE devices, Display discovered devices in a list, Filter list by search field, Display advertised data and RSSI, Display Timestamp for each device, Sort advertised data alphabetically

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### BlueScout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluescout/id6470764135)

Easily track and scan Bluetooth devices to ensure you never lose them. Upgrade to premium for advanced features like real-time notifications, map location, and an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Track Bluetooth devices, Scan Bluetooth devices, Real-time notifications, Locate lost items on a map, Ad-free experience (Premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple BLE Scanner free?

Simple BLE Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BlueScout free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple BLE Scanner or BlueScout?

BlueScout is rated higher. Simple BLE Scanner averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while BlueScout averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Simple BLE Scanner or BlueScout have ads?

Neither Simple BLE Scanner nor BlueScout 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.*