Simple BLE Scanner vs MeetBLE
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
MeetBLE
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Discover and interact with nearby Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices effortlessly with MeetBLE. Whether you're a developer testing your BLE devices or a tech enthusiast looking to connect with smart gadgets, our app offers a user-friendly interface for scanning, connecting, and managing BLE peripherals. Key Features: Real-Time Scanning: Quickly find all nearby BLE devices with live updates. Device Details: View essential information about each device, including signal strength, UUID, and available services. Connection Management: Easily connect and disconnect from BLE peripherals with a single tap. User-Friendly Interface: Simple and intuitive design for seamless navigation. Unlock the potential of Bluetooth technology and explore the world of BLE devices in your vicinity. Download MeetBLE today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Simple BLE Scanner at none against MeetBLE's shown. Simple BLE Scanner also leads on device support (4 vs 2). MeetBLE's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 36 months). On price, in-app purchases 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
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, MeetBLE every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple BLE Scanner | MeetBLE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christian Moeller | 109700 |
In-app purchases
Simple BLE Scanner
No in-app purchases
MeetBLE
No in-app purchases
Questions
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