# LightBlue® vs Report It! SMC

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Report It! SMC at 100% against LightBlue®'s 66%. Report It! SMC also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). LightBlue®'s advantage is ratings volume (942 vs 11) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, 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.

LightBlue® holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LightBlue® has 942 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of LightBlue®'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Report It! SMC's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

LightBlue® ships an update every 3 weeks, Report It! SMC every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LightBlue® | Report It! SMC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (942 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightblue/id557428110/reviews)** | [4.1 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/report-it-smc/id961847253/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **942** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 22 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Punch Through](https://appshunter.io/developer/557428113) | [San Mateo County](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107107443) |

## 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


### Report It! SMC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/report-it-smc/id961847253)

Easily report illegal dumping to San Mateo County staff by dropping a pin on a map, answering a few questions, and optionally attaching a photo. The app ensures your reports are sent to the right crews for prompt resolution and provides updates on the fix.

**Highlights:** Map-based reporting, Photo attachments, Issue details submission, Crew notification, Resolution updates

**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 Report It! SMC free?

Report It! SMC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LightBlue® or Report It! SMC?

LightBlue® is rated higher. LightBlue® averages 4.3 out of 5 from 942 ratings, while Report It! SMC averages 4.1 from 11 ratings.

### Do LightBlue® or Report It! SMC have ads?

Neither LightBlue® nor Report It! SMC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LightBlue® or Report It! SMC?

LightBlue® ships an update every 3 weeks, and Report It! SMC every 3 months. Most recently, LightBlue® was updated on October 14, 2026 and Report It! SMC on October 2, 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.*