Simple BLE Scanner vs Oven Controller
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
Oven Controller
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This app allows users to control and monitor a compatible Bluetooth-enabled SGS ovens from their mobile device. You can connect to your oven via Bluetooth, view real-time temperature values, adjust cooking parameters, and manage key oven functions without using the physical control panel.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Oven Controller at every 3 days against Simple BLE Scanner's every 36 months. Oven Controller also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Simple BLE Scanner's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads 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, Oven Controller every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple BLE Scanner | Oven Controller |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christian Moeller | Step Elektronik |
In-app purchases
Simple BLE Scanner
No in-app purchases
Oven Controller
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Simple BLE Scanner free?
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