Simple BLE Scanner vs Rectangle Detection
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple BLE Scanner
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.
- 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
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This app scans for nearby Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices and displays them in a list. The list can be filtered by a search field, and the advertised data of each device is displayed in the list. The app also displays the RSSI (received signal strength indicator) value for each device, and the timestamp of every lookup in human readable format. The app has a button for starting or stopping the scan. Features - Scan for nearby BLE devices - Display discovered devices in a list - Filter list by search field - Display advertised data and RSSI value for each device - Display Timestamp for each device - Sort advertised data alphabetically - Start and stop scan with a button Requirements - iOS 12.0 or later
Rectangle Detection
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Find rectangular regions in images. *Parameters that can be set for detection ・minimum Confidence: Confidence of detection results (0-1) ・minimum AspectRatio: Minimum aspect ratio of the rectangle to be detected (shorter dimension divided by longer dimension) (0-1) ・maximum AspectRatio: Maximum aspect ratio of the rectangle to be detected (shorter dimension divided by longer dimension) (0-1) ・quadratureTolerance: Tolerance angle for the corners of the rectangle to deviate from 90° (0-45) ・minimum Size: Ratio of size to the input image (0-1) ・maximum number of Rectangle : Maximum number of Rectangle(1-30)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Simple BLE Scanner at none against Rectangle Detection's shown. Simple BLE Scanner also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.7.2). Rectangle Detection's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 36 months). On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Simple BLE Scanner ships an update every 36 months, Rectangle Detection fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple BLE Scanner | Rectangle Detection |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 36 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.7.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christian Moeller | Hideaki Uchikoshi |
In-app purchases
Simple BLE Scanner
No in-app purchases
Rectangle Detection
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Simple BLE Scanner free?
Is Rectangle Detection free?
Do Simple BLE Scanner or Rectangle Detection have ads?
Which is updated more often, Simple BLE Scanner or Rectangle Detection?
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