# LightBlue® vs Uni Controller

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LightBlue® at none against Uni Controller's 1. Uni Controller's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Uni Controller sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LightBlue® asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | LightBlue® | Uni Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (942 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightblue/id557428110/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **942** | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Size | 22 MB | 27 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) | [JunHyeok Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860577341) |

## 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


### Uni Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uni-controller-bluetooth-rc/id6761980201)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LightBlue® free?

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

### Is Uni Controller free?

Uni Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do LightBlue® or Uni Controller have ads?

Neither LightBlue® nor Uni Controller shows ads.

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