# Bluetooth U vs BLE Scan Pro

The clearest difference is rating: BLE Scan Pro at 4.5 against Bluetooth U's 2.7. BLE Scan Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Bluetooth U's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bluetooth U sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and BLE Scan Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BLE Scan Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 8 respectively.

Bluetooth U ships an update every 2 months, BLE Scan Pro fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluetooth U | BLE Scan Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-u/id526268815/reviews) | **[4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ble-scan-pro/id1671172913/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [锦文 游](https://appshunter.io/developer/406832160) | [Spyridon Bousios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1168309944) |

## What reviewers say

### Bluetooth U

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-u/id526268815)

Easily transfer any type of file between your Apple devices using Bluetooth. This app also offers robust local file management, including sharing via Wi-Fi and USB, and a versatile file viewer for documents, photos, and videos.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth file transfer, No file type restrictions, Wi-Fi and USB file sharing, Local file management, Document and media viewer, Folder transfers, Photo library transfers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sync address book via bluetooth | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast transfer speeds (sometimes)
- 👍 Easy to use (for some)
- 💡 Can transfer files without WiFi
- 👍 Works for multiplayer games
- 👍 Good for transferring photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Does not connect
- 🐛 Does not work
- 🐛 Paid version doesn't work
- 🐛 Many ads

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Cannot connect to devices
- Paid version does not work
- App crashes after update
- Location services required

**Requested features**

- Custom file sorting option
- Develop an app to use phone as Bluetooth headset
- Support for remote FTP, media server, and remote folders
- Improve UI layout on iPad
- Allow app to stay connected


### BLE Scan Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ble-scan-pro/id1671172913)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bluetooth U free?

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

### Is BLE Scan Pro free?

BLE Scan Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bluetooth U or BLE Scan Pro?

BLE Scan Pro is rated higher. Bluetooth U averages 2.7 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while BLE Scan Pro averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do Bluetooth U or BLE Scan Pro have ads?

Bluetooth U shows ads; BLE Scan Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bluetooth U or BLE Scan Pro?

Bluetooth U ships an update every 2 months, and BLE Scan Pro fortnightly. Most recently, Bluetooth U was updated on October 4, 2026 and BLE Scan Pro on September 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*