# LightBlue® vs AWOTA2 Alternative

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AWOTA2 Alternative at 13.0 against LightBlue®'s 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | LightBlue® | AWOTA2 Alternative |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (943 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightblue/id557428110/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **943** | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Size | 22 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Punch Through](https://appshunter.io/developer/557428113) | [Airoha Technology Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1097005482) |

## 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


### AWOTA2 Alternative

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awota2-alternative/id1622313737)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LightBlue® free?

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

### Is AWOTA2 Alternative free?

AWOTA2 Alternative is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do LightBlue® or AWOTA2 Alternative have ads?

Neither LightBlue® nor AWOTA2 Alternative 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.*