Comparison

BLE ToolBox vs BLE Update

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BLE ToolBox

This utility app facilitates the development of Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy accessories. It offers a user-friendly interface for discovering, connecting to, and managing LE devices, supporting various standard and special BLE services for data transfer and remote control.

Highlights
  • Discover and connect to BT4.0 LE devices
  • Support for standard LE services (HRP, HTP, BLP, GLP, FMP, CSCP)
  • Special BLE services (SPS, Remote, OTA)
  • User-friendly interface for device management
  • Over-the-air firmware updates
Features
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BLE ToolBox is the right tool for developing BT4.0 LE accessories. BLE ToolBox supports various standard LE Services/Profiles and special service for data transfer and remote control. BLE ToolBox provide an user friendly interface to  searching the BT4.0 LE devices with dedicated BT4.0 LE service, connect/disconnect to the device, get the connected device information and service data. Standard BLE services supported : - HRP, Heart Rate Profile. - HTP, Health Thermometer Profile. - BLP, Blood Pressure Profile. - GLP, Glucose Profile. - FMP, Find Me profile. - CSCP, Cycling Speed & Cadence Profile. Special BLE services supported : - SPS, Serial Port Service, setup serial port connection between iOS and BT4.0 LE accessories. - Remote, Remote Control Service. - OTA, Over the Air Technology, update is the wireless delivery of new software, firmware or other data to mobile devices. Note : BLE ToolBox can only work on iOS devices support BT4.0 LE, like iPhone4S or new iPad.

About

BLE Update

This utility app enables convenient over-the-air firmware updates for Bluetooth Low Energy devices. It is specifically designed for devices utilizing the Arendi BLE-Platform, allowing seamless updates directly from your mail application.

Highlights
  • Over-the-air firmware updates
  • Bluetooth Low Energy device support
  • Arendi BLE-Platform integration
  • Convenient updates from mail app
Features
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Keep your Bluetooth Low Energy devices running the latest firmware — quickly, securely, and without ever plugging in a cable. Ble Update is the firmware update companion for devices built on the Arendi BLE‑Platform. It scans for nearby BLE devices, connects, and pushes new firmware directly over the air — no PC, no cables, no workshop visit required. Built for the field, not just the lab: Nordic DFU support — the proven standard for firmware updates on Nordic Semiconductor‑based BLE devices SMP (Simple Management Protocol) support — for the latest generation of connected devices, including those built on Zephyr and MCUboot Guided, step‑by‑step update flow — connect, select the firmware file, and update in a few taps Reliable over‑the‑air delivery — built to handle real‑world BLE conditions out in the field Works straight from your phone or tablet — take firmware updates wherever your devices are Whether you're a technician updating a single device on‑site or managing a whole fleet of connected products, Ble Update gives you a fast, dependable way to keep firmware current — right from your pocket. Part of the Arendi BLE‑Platform ecosystem.

Screenshots

BLE ToolBox4 screens
BLE Update3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BLE Update at 5.0 against BLE ToolBox's 3.7. BLE ToolBox's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BLE Update holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BLE ToolBox ships an update every 19 months, BLE Update every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BLE ToolBox versus BLE Update: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLE ToolBoxBLE Update
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 19 months — betterEvery 23 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB124 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnzytek Technology, Inc.Arendi AG

Customer experience

BLE ToolBox

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

BLE Update

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

BLE ToolBox

No in-app purchases

None

BLE Update

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BLE ToolBox free?
BLE ToolBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BLE Update free?
BLE Update is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BLE ToolBox or BLE Update?
BLE Update is rated higher. BLE ToolBox averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while BLE Update averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do BLE ToolBox or BLE Update have ads?
Neither BLE ToolBox nor BLE Update shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BLE ToolBox or BLE Update?
BLE ToolBox ships an update every 19 months, and BLE Update every 23 months. Most recently, BLE ToolBox was updated on July 4, 2026 and BLE Update on September 19, 2026.

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