Comparison

BLE Scan Pro vs nControl

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

Head to head
About

BLE Scan Pro

Easily scan and identify Bluetooth Low Energy devices nearby. Track their signal strength and discover hidden devices. Organize your frequently used devices for quick access.

Highlights
  • Scan BLE devices
  • Check device distance
  • Discover hidden devices
  • Add favorite devices
  • Accurate signal calculation
Features
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Check the distance of Bluetooth devices around you, fast and easily. Discover which ones are broadcasting their name and which are hidden. Add your devices to your list of favorites in order to fast-track them. The accuracy of the app is carefully calculated every second while actively scanning for a particular device. Terms & Conditions: https://bt-scanner.strikeau.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://bt-scanner.strikeau.app/privacy.html Contact us: info@strikeau.app

About

nControl

This application enables users to connect to and send commands to specific display devices via Bluetooth. It facilitates remote control of SB600 display units from Cardinal Scales.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Send commands to SB600 display
  • Control Cardinal Scales devices
  • Remote device management
Features
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nControl is the App to control the SB600 display devices from Cardinal Scales. nControl allows our customers to connect and send commands via Bluetooth to the latest version of the SB600 display.

Screenshots

BLE Scan Pro4 screens
nControl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: nControl at 5.0 against BLE Scan Pro's 4.5. nControl also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. BLE Scan Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. nControl asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

nControl holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BLE Scan Pro ships an update fortnightly, nControl every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
BLE Scan Pro versus nControl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLE Scan PronControl
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings8 — better3
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB23 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSpyridon BousiosCardinal/Detecto Scale Company

Customer experience

BLE Scan Pro

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

nControl

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

BLE Scan Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime$4.99
None

nControl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BLE Scan Pro free?
BLE Scan Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is nControl free?
nControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BLE Scan Pro or nControl?
nControl is rated higher. BLE Scan Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while nControl averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do BLE Scan Pro or nControl have ads?
Neither BLE Scan Pro nor nControl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BLE Scan Pro or nControl?
BLE Scan Pro ships an update fortnightly, and nControl every 6 days. Most recently, BLE Scan Pro was updated on September 15, 2026 and nControl on October 1, 2026.

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