Comparison

Theengs BLE vs Viewer3D

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

Head to head
About

Theengs BLE

This app reads data from a wide range of Bluetooth Low Energy sensors, displaying environmental parameters like temperature and humidity. It offers live BBQ monitoring with custom notifications and integrates with smart home platforms like Home Assistant via MQTT. Your data stays local by default.

Highlights
  • Reads various BLE sensors
  • Live environmental data display
  • Smart home integration (MQTT)
  • Live BBQ monitoring
  • Customizable notifications
  • Vendor-agnostic sensor support
Features
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Theengs BLE App: Local Smart Sensor Integration and Live BBQ Monitoring Theengs App seamlessly reads a wide array of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) sensors, gathering real-time data on environmental parameters such as temperature, humidity, moisture, etc. It displays these readings intuitively and enables integration with your Smart Home setup via MQTT. Compatible with platforms like Home Assistant, Theengs App is a vendor-agnostic reader of your sensors. Elevate Your Grilling Game New Feature: Live BBQ Monitoring and Custom Notifications Theengs App now offers a dedicated live monitoring feature for BBQ enthusiasts. Track your cooking with a dynamic chart that displays temperature trends in real time. Set personalized thresholds for different cooking stages and receive instant notifications based on these criteria. Whether you prefer your meat rare, medium, or well-done, Theengs App ensures your grilling is done to perfection. Please note: Live notifications require the app to be active on the sensor screen. Wide Range of Compatible Devices From indoor climate monitoring to ensuring the perfect ambient for your plants, Theengs App supports an extensive array of devices, including INKBIRD, GOVEE, XIAOMI, and many more. Whatever your need, we’ve got you covered, with but not limited to: * April Brother-ABTemp * April Brother-N03 * BlueMaestro TempoDisc * BlueCharm BC08 * ClearGrass CGG1 * ClearGrass CGC1 * ClearGrass alarm clock CGD1 * ClearGrass with atmospheric pressure CGP1W * LYWDS02 * GOVEE H5055 * GOVEE H5075 * GOVEE H5072 * GOVEE H5102 * GOVEE H5104 * GOVEE H5106 * HONEYWELL JQJCY01YM * Hydractiva Digital-Amphiro/Oras * INKBIRD IBS-TH1 * INKBIRD IBS-TH2 * INKBIRD IBT-2X * INKBIRD IBT-4XS * INKBIRD IBT-6XS * Mopeka N1017 Pro check * Oria/Brifit/SigmaWit/SensorPro-TH Sensor * Otio/BeeWi-Door & Window sensor * Qingping-CGDN1 * Qingping CGDK2 * Qingping CGH1 * Qingping CGPR1 * RuuviTag Raw V1 * RuuviTag Raw V2 * SmartDry-Laundry Sensor * Switchbot-Motion Sensor * Switchbot-Contact Sensor * SwitchBot Meter Plus * SwitchBot Tilt * SwitchBot Curtain 2/3 * SwitchBot Bot * Thermobeacon WS02 * Thermobeacon WS08 * ThermoPro-TP357 * ThermoPro-TP358 * ThermoPro-TP359 * Vegtrug * XIAOMI Mi Flora HHCCJCY01HHCC * XIAOMI Mi Jia LYWSDCGQ * XIAOMI Mi Jia 2 custom firmware (2) LYWSD03MMC ATC * XIAOMI Mi Jia 2 custom firmware (3) LYWSD03MMC PVVX * XIAOMI Mi Lamp MUE4094RT * XIAOMI Mi Smart Scale XMTZC01HM/XMTZC04HM * XIAOMI Mi Body Composition Scale XMTZC02HM/XMTZC05HM * XIAOMI Mi Temp/Humidity v1 MHO-C401 * XIAOMI Mi Temp/Humidity v2 XMWSDJ04MMC Respecting Your Privacy With Theengs App, your data stays local by default. For more details, please refer to our privacy policy. https://app.theengs.io/use/privacy.html Take control with Smart Home Integration: Theengs App syncs with platforms like Home Assistant via MQTT. Record sensor data on your preferred server - your home, your choice. Theengs license: https://github.com/theengs/home/blob/main/LICENSE All products and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by or of them.

About

Viewer3D

Features
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Powerful 3D Visualization. Absolute Privacy. Viewer3D is a high-performance, fully offline tool engineered for professionals, designers, and 3D printing enthusiasts. View, inspect, and interact with your models instantly—without cloud uploads or data privacy concerns. Why Choose Viewer3D? 100% Offline & Secure: Your intellectual property never leaves your device. No internet required, no tracking, and zero data collection. Zero Storage Overhead: Using advanced in-place file access, Viewer3D opens models directly without creating redundant copies, saving your device’s storage. Industry-Grade 3MF Support: Fully compatible with multi-color models and plate layouts from popular 3D printing slicers. Immersive AR Experience: Bring your designs into the real world. Visualize models in your physical environment with high-precision Augmented Reality. Key Features: Multi-Color 3MF Management: Seamlessly render multi-part 3MF files. Customize filament colors directly within the app to preview your final print. Intuitive Gesture Control: Optimized spatial navigation with fluid two-finger panning and pinch-to-zoom for precise inspection. Seamless Integration: Open 3D models instantly via the "Share" menu from Files, Mail, or any other app. Supported Formats: Comprehensive support for STL, PLY, OBJ, 3MF, STEP, and 3DM. What’s Next? (Our Roadmap): We are constantly evolving! Upcoming features include: • Enhanced STEP Support: Read and manage individual parts/assemblies. • Professional Tools: Section views, Material settings, and Exploded views. Support & Feature Requests: apple@everver.com

Screenshots

Theengs BLE4 screens
Viewer3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Viewer3D at $0.99 against Theengs BLE's $3.99. On update cadence, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Theengs BLE costs $3.99 and Viewer3D $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Theengs BLE ships an update every 5 months, Viewer3D every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Theengs BLE versus Viewer3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTheengs BLEViewer3D
Price$3.99$0.99 — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperA Thing Story LLC北京秤鑫科技有限公司

In-app purchases

None

Theengs BLE

No in-app purchases

None

Viewer3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Theengs BLE free?
Theengs BLE costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Viewer3D free?
Viewer3D costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Theengs BLE or Viewer3D have ads?
Neither Theengs BLE nor Viewer3D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Theengs BLE or Viewer3D?
Theengs BLE ships an update every 5 months, and Viewer3D every 3 months. Most recently, Theengs BLE was updated on October 11, 2026 and Viewer3D on October 18, 2026.

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