# LightBlue® vs Tank IOT

The clearest difference is rating: Tank IOT at 5.0 against LightBlue®'s 4.3. Tank IOT also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). LightBlue®'s advantage is ratings volume (942 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Tank IOT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LightBlue® has 942 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

LightBlue® ships an update every 3 weeks, Tank IOT every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LightBlue® | Tank IOT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (942 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightblue/id557428110/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tank-iot/id6505107168/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **942** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 22 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Punch Through](https://appshunter.io/developer/557428113) | [Shenzhen EPT Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744890616) |

## 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


### Tank IOT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tank-iot/id6505107168)

This utility app enables users to remotely monitor liquid levels from their mobile devices. It's designed for industrial production and daily life, offering real-time status updates and warning notifications for better control and safety.

**Highlights:** Remote liquid level monitoring, Real-time status updates, Warning information notifications, Data sharing capabilities, User-friendly interface, Sensor/instrument connection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LightBlue® free?

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

### Is Tank IOT free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LightBlue® or Tank IOT?

Tank IOT is rated higher. LightBlue® averages 4.3 out of 5 from 942 ratings, while Tank IOT averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do LightBlue® or Tank IOT have ads?

Neither LightBlue® nor Tank IOT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LightBlue® or Tank IOT?

LightBlue® ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tank IOT every 5 weeks. Most recently, LightBlue® was updated on October 14, 2026 and Tank IOT on October 17, 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.*