Simple BLE Scanner vs 3forone GPS
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
3forone GPS
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3forone GPS is the companion app for your 3forone GPS tracker. Set up your device, monitor it in real time and manage your recordings — all via a direct Bluetooth connection, with no user account required. SET UP IN MINUTES • Scan the QR code on your tracker or connect directly via Bluetooth • Guided Wi-Fi setup gets your tracker online in just a few taps • Configure upload server, port and API key for your own backend LIVE GPS TELEMETRY • Satellite count, signal strength (SNR) and HDOP accuracy in real time • Environment detection (indoor / outdoor) • Instant GPS receiver health status MANAGE YOUR TRACKER • Pause or resume uploads, toggle Wi-Fi, check for OTA updates • System diagnostics: uptime, free memory, upload queue and server response • Rename your device and set a secure 6-digit pairing PIN YOUR DATA, ON YOUR DEVICE • Browse session logs stored in the tracker's flash memory • Download CSV records directly via Bluetooth and view them • Share or delete recordings at any time ADVANCED OPTIONS • Upload a custom TLS root certificate for secure HTTPS to private servers • Built-in developer console for raw BLE commands 3forone GPS requires a 3forone GPS tracker device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: 3forone GPS at every 2 months against Simple BLE Scanner's every 36 months. Simple BLE Scanner's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, 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
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, 3forone GPS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple BLE Scanner | 3forone GPS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christian Moeller | 3forONE AG |
In-app purchases
Simple BLE Scanner
No in-app purchases
3forone GPS
No in-app purchases
Questions
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