# LightBlue® vs Pulse Bluetooth Device Finder

The clearest difference is rating: LightBlue® at 4.3 against Pulse Bluetooth Device Finder's 1.0. LightBlue® also leads on ratings volume (942 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Pulse Bluetooth Device Finder's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 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 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® | Pulse Bluetooth Device Finder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (942 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightblue/id557428110/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulse-bluetooth-device-finder/id6754393901/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 | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Punch Through](https://appshunter.io/developer/557428113) | [Heat Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1766372656) |

## 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


### Pulse Bluetooth Device Finder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulse-bluetooth-device-finder/id6754393901)

Quickly locate nearby Bluetooth devices by monitoring their signal strength and distance. Manage active connections, disconnect devices, and review past discoveries. The app guides you through setup and prioritizes your privacy with a design that keeps your personal data on your device.

**Highlights:** Instantly spot nearby Bluetooth gadgets, Live signal strength and distance cues, See trusted devices first, Track active connections, Cancel or disconnect devices, Review past discoveries, Privacy-first design

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LightBlue® free?

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

### Is Pulse Bluetooth Device Finder free?

Pulse Bluetooth Device Finder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LightBlue® or Pulse Bluetooth Device Finder?

LightBlue® is rated higher. LightBlue® averages 4.3 out of 5 from 942 ratings, while Pulse Bluetooth Device Finder averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do LightBlue® or Pulse Bluetooth Device Finder have ads?

Neither LightBlue® nor Pulse Bluetooth Device Finder 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.*