Comparison

Connect Desktop vs Bluetooth Radar Pro

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

Head to head
About

Connect Desktop

Access and control your Mac or Windows computer remotely from your iPad or iPhone. Offers a full-featured VNC client experience with intuitive touch controls and extensive customization options for seamless remote desktop management.

Highlights
  • Remote access to Mac and Windows
  • Optimized for iPhone X HD screen
  • Intuitive touch and trackpad controls
  • Modifier and shortcut keypads
  • Pinch-to-zoom functionality
  • Multiple connection support
  • International keyboard support
Features
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Connect to your Mac or Windows computers from iPad/iPhone at anytime! Specifically designed for both iPad and iPhone!! Optimized to use iPhone X series's HD screen! Introductory price! Grab it before price goes up! Best functionality and great value! Features: - Support both Mac and Windows computers - Specifically designed for both iPad and iPhone - Take advantage of iPad's big screen - Portrait and landscape mode - Multiple connections - Support various resolutions and colors - Tap to do click, double tap to double click, and all easy to use features - Trackpad to move mouse cursor (also support click) and do mouse wheel scroll - Modifier keypad including Shift, Ctrl, Alt and Cmd which enables you to press almost any key combinations. - Cut, copy & paste and other shortcuts keypad, including HOME, END, PAGE UP, PAGE DOWN, Arrow keys, etc. - Pinch to zoom in and out. Choose the zoom scale you like - Better mouse pad with virtual left and right mouse button - Video output (need iPad or iOS4 and output connector) - Better external keyboard support - Easy dragging and resizing using virtual mousepad - Startup password protection - International keyboard support for many languages, including French, German, Italian, Korean, Russian, Swedish, Spanish, Portuguese etc. - Support Mac OS X Login - Compatible and tested with UltraVNC, TightVNC and RealVNC - Easy to use design Supported Platform: - Mac OS X Mountain Lion - Mac OS X Lion - Mac OS X Tiger - Mac OS X Leopard - Mac OS X Snow Leopard - Windows XP - Windows Vista - Windows 7 - Windows Server 2000/2003/2008 Note: This is an VNC client, do not support native Microsoft Windows RDP. See "Connect to PC" for Microsoft Windows RDP support. Brief install instructions (Use it if you do not need step-by-step instructions): How to configure my Mac? - Mac OS Tiger: http://www.macminicolo.net/Mac_VNC_tutor.html - Leopard or Snow Leopard: http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-10329122-263.html How to configure my Windows? - Install UltraVNC (remember to install it as a service) from: http://www.uvnc.com/download/index.html - Configure your UltraVNC: http://www.uvnc.com/install/configuration.html For detailed setup instructions and more information, see http://www.hanajobs.com/mobile/forums/show/12.page Send your comments/suggestions to hanamobiles@gmail.com or visit our website.

About

Bluetooth Radar Pro

This app helps you locate Bluetooth Low Energy devices in real-time using a radar interface. It provides distance estimates, technical details, and allows you to set up alerts for your favorite devices. Advanced tools are available for deeper analysis.

Highlights
  • Live BLE scanning with radar
  • Distance estimation from RSSI
  • Eco and Precision power modes
  • Street Mode for walking
  • Favorites and alerts
  • Technical BLE details
  • Pro Tools for advanced analysis
Features
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Bluetooth Radar detects Bluetooth Low Energy devices around you in real-time. Visualizes signal strength (RSSI), estimates distances, and finds headsets, wearables, beacons, and other BLE peripherals with a clear radar and sortable list. MAIN FUNCTIONS • Live BLE scanning with radar blips and device list • Distance estimated by RSSI and TX power • Eco and Precision modes for battery and detail balance • Street mode to search while walking (signal + heading) • Favorites and alerts when a device returns to range • Technical detail, Manufacturer Data and beacons • Pro Tools: Signal Monitor, GATT Explorer and Data Decoder • CSV export and built-in help • Available in Spanish, English, French, Italian, German and Portuguese WHO IT'S FOR Ideal if you're looking to locate a nearby device, analyze BLE ads, explore GATT services, or keep an eye on favorites with notifications. FREE AND PREMIUM VERSION The app is free to use with daily quotas. Premium unlocks Tools Pro, unlimited Street Mode and Accuracy (after trial), tracking/detailing/GATT/exports/favorites with no daily limit. AUTO-RENEWING SUBSCRIPTIONS • Premium Monthly — 1 month, auto-renew • Premium Yearly — 1 year, auto-renewal • Lifetime Access — one-time purchase (not auto-renewable) Payment will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period (if applicable) is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. LEGAL LINKS (required) Privacy Policy: https://www.ble-radar.com/privacidad.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.ble-radar.com/terminos.html Apple Standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: info@ble-radar.com

Screenshots

Connect Desktop4 screens
Bluetooth Radar Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bluetooth Radar Pro at Free against Connect Desktop's $4.99. Bluetooth Radar Pro also leads on rating (3.7 vs 2.8) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months). Connect Desktop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On ratings volume and ads 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

Bluetooth Radar Pro is free to download; Connect Desktop costs $4.99 up front. Bluetooth Radar Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Connect Desktop asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bluetooth Radar Pro holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Connect Desktop ships an update every 6 months, Bluetooth Radar Pro every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Connect Desktop versus Bluetooth Radar Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnect DesktopBluetooth Radar Pro
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating2.8 (4 ratings)3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHana MobileJose Antonio Salinas Garcia

Customer experience

Connect Desktop

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive50.5%
Neutral7.5%
Negative41.9%

Bluetooth Radar Pro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Connect Desktop

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Bluetooth Radar Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Mensual3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium Anual3 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Acceso Vitalicio$17.99

Questions

Is Connect Desktop free?
Connect Desktop costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bluetooth Radar Pro free?
Bluetooth Radar Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Connect Desktop or Bluetooth Radar Pro?
Bluetooth Radar Pro is rated higher. Connect Desktop averages 2.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Bluetooth Radar Pro averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Connect Desktop or Bluetooth Radar Pro have ads?
Neither Connect Desktop nor Bluetooth Radar Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Connect Desktop or Bluetooth Radar Pro?
Connect Desktop ships an update every 6 months, and Bluetooth Radar Pro every 6 weeks. Most recently, Connect Desktop was updated on October 26, 2026 and Bluetooth Radar Pro on October 24, 2026.

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