Simple BLE Scanner vs Track the Sun
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
Track the Sun
Visualize the sun's path, shadows, and golden hour in augmented reality. Plan solar installations, photography, and understand light patterns with precise calibration and on-device calculations.
- Augmented reality sun path visualization
- Precise solar calibration tools
- Solar yield estimation
- Interactive 2D/3D map
- Golden hour and blue hour timing
- Shadow analysis
- Floor plan simulator
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Augmented Reality (AR) View See exactly where the sun will rise, set, and travel across the sky. Our advanced AR overlay projects the sun's path directly onto your camera feed, helping you visualize sunlight and shadows on your surroundings. Precise Solar Calibration Achieve professional-grade accuracy with our unique calibration tools. Fine-tune the AR view using reference points or the sun's current position to ensure perfect alignment with real-world landmarks. Solar Yield Estimation Planning a solar installation? Calculate potential energy generation based on panel tilt, orientation, and local terrain. (Includes monthly and annual yield estimates). Interactive 3D Map View the sun's path on a 2D map or 3D terrain. Golden Hour & Photography Never miss the perfect light. Track sunrise, sunset, Golden Hour, and Blue Hour times to plan your photoshoots with precision. Shadow Analysis Understand how shadows evolve throughout the day and year. Perfect for planning gardens, architecture, or choosing a new home. Floor Plan Simulator Draw your own house floor plan directly in the app. Generate detailed shadow simulations to see how light at any time of day or year. Why SunPath AR? Works Offline: Calculations are performed on-device. Privacy Focused: Your location data stays with you. Intuitive Design: Simple enough for hobbyists, powerful enough for professionals. Download SunPath AR today and see the light in a whole new way!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Track the Sun at 100% against Simple BLE Scanner's 0%. Track the Sun also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 36 months). Simple BLE Scanner's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads, 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
Simple BLE Scanner is free to download; Track the Sun costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Simple BLE Scanner ships an update every 36 months, Track the Sun fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Simple BLE Scanner | Track the Sun |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 36 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christian Moeller | Sven Wilrodt |
Customer experience
Simple BLE Scanner
Track the Sun
In-app purchases
Simple BLE Scanner
No in-app purchases
Track the Sun
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Simple BLE Scanner free?
Is Track the Sun free?
Do Simple BLE Scanner or Track the Sun have ads?
Which is updated more often, Simple BLE Scanner or Track the Sun?
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