# DipSwitch vs BluTest

The clearest difference is rating: DipSwitch at 5.0 against BluTest's 4.0. BluTest's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 13 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.5). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

DipSwitch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

DipSwitch ships an update every 13 months, BluTest every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DipSwitch | BluTest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dipswitch/id287111147/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blutest/id1468301498/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 86.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 3 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bazinga sarl](https://appshunter.io/developer/382792666) | [Building Automation Products, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1442208652) |

## What reviewers say

### DipSwitch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dipswitch/id287111147)

This app helps lighting technicians quickly configure fixture settings using a digital interface. It calculates dip switch configurations, allows for easy addressing and offsetting, and helps determine fixture capacity within a universe. Streamline your patching process with this intuitive tool.

**Highlights:** Calculate dip switch configurations, Enter address and see dip switch settings, Apply offset values for quick addressing, Determine fixture capacity per universe, Generate addresses for sequential fixtures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Useful for addressing fixtures
- 💰 Free to use
- 🚀 Quick and efficient calculations
- 🛠️ Handy for technicians

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Lacks a manual
- ❓ Some users don't understand its purpose
- ❓ Not compatible with older OS versions
- ❓ Missing Apple Watch app

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after iOS 10 update
- Does not calculate dip switches after iOS 10 update
- Does not work under OS 3
- Does not work for some users

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch app
- Manual or tutorial
- Option to have OFF as 1 and ON as 0 for specific devices
- User definable options (e.g., number of dip switches, all off=001)
- Notepad feature to track set switches


### BluTest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blutest/id1468301498)

Connect to precision test instruments to measure temperature, humidity, and pressure. Log data directly from smart devices for easy access and sharing. The app simplifies commissioning, troubleshooting, and building automation system comparisons.

**Highlights:** Connect to Blü-Test sensor probes, Measure temperature, humidity, and pressure, Log data directly to smart devices, Save logs on probe and app, Email logs for reporting, Graph and compare data points

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DipSwitch free?

DipSwitch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BluTest free?

BluTest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DipSwitch or BluTest?

DipSwitch is rated higher. DipSwitch averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while BluTest averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do DipSwitch or BluTest have ads?

Neither DipSwitch nor BluTest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DipSwitch or BluTest?

DipSwitch ships an update every 13 months, and BluTest every 5 weeks. Most recently, DipSwitch was updated on October 7, 2026 and BluTest on September 29, 2026.

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