Comparison

Simple BLE Scanner vs PioTrack

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

PioTrack

Features
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PioTrack is a lightweight GPS tracking platform designed for vehicle and asset management. It is suitable for cars, motorcycles, equipment, logistics assets, mobile assets, and other basic tracking scenarios. When used with compatible GPS tracking devices, PioTrack allows users to view device locations, movement status, and historical routes from a mobile phone. It helps individual users, distributors, small fleets, rental vehicle operators, and asset managers monitor vehicles and assets more easily and efficiently. Key features include: Real-Time Location View the current location of vehicles or assets, along with device online status and movement status. History Playback Check historical routes and movement records to review where a vehicle or asset has been. Geofence Set specific areas for vehicles or assets. Users can monitor entry and exit events based on supported device features. Alerts View common device alerts such as vibration, power cut, low battery, overspeed, and more. Available alert types may vary depending on the device model. Device Management Manage multiple tracking devices in one app and quickly check device status. Simple and Lightweight Designed with a clean interface and easy-to-use functions for entry-level vehicle tracking and asset monitoring needs. PioTrack aims to provide a simple, stable, and practical GPS tracking experience. It helps users reduce management costs, improve operational efficiency, and gain better visibility of their vehicles and assets. Note: This app requires compatible GPS tracking devices. Some features may vary depending on the device model, network condition, positioning environment, and service plan.

Screenshots

Simple BLE Scanner3 screens
PioTrack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Simple BLE Scanner at 4 against PioTrack's 2. PioTrack's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Simple BLE Scanner versus PioTrack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple BLE ScannerPioTrack
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 36 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian MoellerShenzhen TOPFLYTECH Co., Limited

In-app purchases

None

Simple BLE Scanner

No in-app purchases

None

PioTrack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple BLE Scanner free?
Simple BLE Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PioTrack free?
PioTrack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple BLE Scanner or PioTrack have ads?
Neither Simple BLE Scanner nor PioTrack shows ads.

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