# Bluetooth Photo Share vs Scanner Bluetooth

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scanner Bluetooth at 100% against Bluetooth Photo Share's 38%. Scanner Bluetooth also leads on rating (3.0 vs 2.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Bluetooth Photo Share's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 84 months) and ratings volume (23 vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bluetooth Photo Share sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scanner Bluetooth asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scanner Bluetooth holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluetooth Photo Share has 23 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Bluetooth Photo Share's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scanner Bluetooth's.

Bluetooth Photo Share ships an update every 3 months, Scanner Bluetooth every 84 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluetooth Photo Share | Scanner Bluetooth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-photo-share/id326109583/reviews) | **[3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-bluetooth/id1434984259/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 37.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 84 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [nathanpeterson.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/306936951) | [Inigo Mato](https://appshunter.io/developer/909904431) |

## What reviewers say

### Bluetooth Photo Share

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-photo-share/id326109583)

Easily transfer photos and contacts between iPhones and iPod Touches using Bluetooth. This app ensures original photo quality and offers a preview during transfer. It's a free utility that doesn't require internet connectivity.

**Highlights:** Transfer photos and contacts, Original photo quality (no compression), Real-time transfer preview, Cancel transfer option, View received photos and file sizes, Access photo albums

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bluetooth PhotoShare Pro Upgrades | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient transfer
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful for sharing photos between Apple devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and disconnects
- 🐛 Slow transfer speeds
- 🔒 Limited to only Apple devices
- 🔒 Cannot transfer other file types

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Inability to connect devices
- Incorrect photo orientation after transfer

**Requested features**

- Support for video and other file types
- Ability to transfer between non-Apple devices
- Faster transfer speeds
- Improved reliability and stability


### Scanner Bluetooth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-bluetooth/id1434984259)

This utility helps locate and identify Bluetooth Low Energy devices, including beacons and smartwatches. It allows users to scan, filter, and search for devices by name or manufacturer, and provides RSSI data to estimate proximity. It's useful for both developers and individuals seeking lost Bluetooth gadgets.

**Highlights:** Scan BLE, iBeacon, and Eddystone devices, Filter devices by type, Search devices by name and manufacturer, Estimate proximity with RSSI, Generate iBeacon automatically, Advertise phone as iBeacon, Copy device details to clipboard

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bluetooth Photo Share free?

Bluetooth Photo Share is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Scanner Bluetooth free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bluetooth Photo Share or Scanner Bluetooth?

Scanner Bluetooth is rated higher. Bluetooth Photo Share averages 2.2 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Scanner Bluetooth averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Bluetooth Photo Share or Scanner Bluetooth have ads?

Neither Bluetooth Photo Share nor Scanner Bluetooth shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bluetooth Photo Share or Scanner Bluetooth?

Bluetooth Photo Share ships an update every 3 months, and Scanner Bluetooth every 84 months. Most recently, Bluetooth Photo Share was updated on October 21, 2026 and Scanner Bluetooth on October 22, 2026.

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