# LightBlue® vs BlueLink Config

The clearest difference is rating: LightBlue® at 4.4 against BlueLink Config's 1.0. LightBlue® also leads on ratings volume (942 vs 1). BlueLink Config's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (12.2 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, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LightBlue® has 942 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | LightBlue® | BlueLink Config |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (942 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightblue/id557428110/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluelink-config/id1488319469/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **942** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 22 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **12.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Punch Through](https://appshunter.io/developer/557428113) | [Wireless Links Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447795036) |

## 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


### BlueLink Config

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluelink-config/id1488319469)

Connect to a BlueLink ELD device via Bluetooth to configure settings for reading ECM data for Hours of Service. View Jbus data and engine diagnostics in real-time directly within the application.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth ELD device connection, Configure Hours of Service parameters, Read ECM data, Real-time Jbus data display, Engine diagnostics viewing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LightBlue® free?

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

### Is BlueLink Config free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LightBlue® or BlueLink Config?

LightBlue® is rated higher. LightBlue® averages 4.4 out of 5 from 942 ratings, while BlueLink Config averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do LightBlue® or BlueLink Config have ads?

Neither LightBlue® nor BlueLink Config shows ads.

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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.*