# LightBlue® vs Smart

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LightBlue® at 66% against Smart's 0%. LightBlue® also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (942 vs 3). Smart's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

LightBlue® holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LightBlue® has 942 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of LightBlue®'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Smart's.

LightBlue® ships an update every 3 weeks, Smart every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LightBlue® | Smart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (942 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightblue/id557428110/reviews)** | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-locator/id1160196225/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **942** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **66.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 22 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Punch Through](https://appshunter.io/developer/557428113) | [Shenzhen Eview GPS Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/565060665) |

## What reviewers say

### LightBlue®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightblue/id557428110)

This app allows users to interact with Bluetooth Low Energy devices. It supports scanning for, connecting to, and analyzing BLE peripherals, as well as simulating your own BLE devices. It's a comprehensive tool for developers and enthusiasts working with BLE technology.

**Highlights:** Scan and discover BLE peripherals, Connect and view device profiles, Read and write characteristics, Subscribe to notifications, Create and advertise virtual BLE devices, Clone peripheral profiles, Log and share BLE events

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Found lost devices
- 🔍 Helpful for locating Bluetooth devices
- 👍 Works great
- 👍 Lifesaver
- 👍 Fantastic app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work with dead devices
- 🐛 Unreliable connection
- 🐛 Confusing to use
- 🐛 Doesn't work with all devices

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after updates
- Fails to connect Apple Pencil
- Doesn't detect all nearby devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually name devices
- More precise location tracking
- Integration with Siri/Shortcuts


### Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-locator/id1160196225)

Manage your devices and track their location history. Set up custom alerts and control device performance. Stay connected with loved ones by making calls directly from the app.

**Highlights:** Device management, Location history tracking, Performance settings, Geo Fences setup, Multi-device management, Direct calling to device holder

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LightBlue® free?

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

### Is Smart free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LightBlue® or Smart?

LightBlue® is rated higher. LightBlue® averages 4.3 out of 5 from 942 ratings, while Smart averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do LightBlue® or Smart have ads?

Neither LightBlue® nor Smart shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LightBlue® or Smart?

LightBlue® ships an update every 3 weeks, and Smart every 6 weeks. Most recently, LightBlue® was updated on September 19, 2026 and Smart on September 8, 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.*