Terminal IO Utility vs BLE tools with terminal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Terminal IO Utility
This application allows users to test and evaluate Telit's Terminal I/O-based module solutions. It facilitates transparent UART data transfer using the Terminal I/O profile, providing a direct interface for module communication.
- Evaluate Telit Terminal I/O module solutions
- Transparent UART data transfer
- Demonstrates Terminal I/O profile
- Module solution testing
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Terminal I/O Utility enables users to evaluate Telit`sTerminal I/O-based module solutions. It demonstrates transparent UART data transfer via Terminal I/O profile.
BLE tools with terminal
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A practical BluetoothLE scanning tool that can connect to BLE Bluetooth devices to obtain information, supports terminal mode, and can set function keys. It is a very convenient tool for developers of Arduino or Raspberry pie. Support the reminder function of Bluetooth device [online]. When the stored Bluetooth device is scanned, a reminder will appear. The distance can be judged by the value of rssi. If there is a Bluetooth headset forgotten where to put it, you can use this function to find . There is also an interesting application method for this function. For example, put the Bluetooth headset in the suitcase when going abroad. When the suitcase turntable sends the luggage out, the mobile phone will remind the user that the luggage is here!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Terminal IO Utility at none against BLE tools with terminal's shown. Terminal IO Utility also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 23 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Terminal IO Utility ships an update every 5 months, BLE tools with terminal every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Terminal IO Utility | BLE tools with terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 23 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Telit Communications SpA | Yihang Huang |
In-app purchases
Terminal IO Utility
No in-app purchases
BLE tools with terminal
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Terminal IO Utility free?
Is BLE tools with terminal free?
Do Terminal IO Utility or BLE tools with terminal have ads?
Which is updated more often, Terminal IO Utility or BLE tools with terminal?
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