Comparison

Blueterminal vs HexFil

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

Head to head
About

Blueterminal

This app allows developers to test Bluetooth connections by acting as either a peripheral or a central device. It offers features to save frequently used devices and commands for convenience during testing.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth peripheral testing
  • Bluetooth central device testing
  • Save devices
  • Save commands
  • Peripheral and central modes
Features
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With Blueterminal, you will be able to test how you app's Bluetooth connection works by using this app as a peripheral. You can also use this terminal as the main app in order to test how your own Bluetooth device is working. You can save some devices and commands you commonly use so you don't have to enter their information all the time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/blueterminal/Privacy-Policy-993fb70db3334707bc5edaa4ec79893a

About

HexFil

Features
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Ever wondered how to transmit big files with no internet and no USB drive? Picture this: You're in a secure environment. Air-gapped systems. No network. No removable media allowed. Yet you need to extract data - logs, firmware, configuration files - from a machine that can only display information on its screen. What do you do? HeExfil solves this impossible problem. Using nothing but your iPhone's camera, HeExfil captures hexadecimal dumps displayed on any screen and intelligently reconstructs them into complete, usable binary files. It's like data teleportation through light. What is HeExfil? HeExfil is an advanced optical data capture tool designed for security researchers, embedded engineers, forensic analysts, and anyone working with air-gapped or restricted systems. It turns your iPhone into a powerful hex capture device capable of extracting data from any display - no cables, no network, no physical contact required. Key Features Intelligent Camera Capture • Point your camera at any hex dump on a screen • Real-time OCR (Optical Character Recognition) with intelligent error correction • Automatically handles common OCR confusions (O to 0, I to 1, Cyrillic characters, etc.) • Live confidence scoring shows you capture quality in real-time • Adjustable region of interest (ROI) for precise targeting Smart File Assembly • Automatically reconstructs binary files from captured hex lines • Detects and tracks gaps in incomplete captures • Displays real-time completeness percentage • CRC-32 checksums for data integrity verification • Supports offset-based captures (captures can start from any memory location) Live Monitoring Dashboard • Real-time status updates (Idle, Capturing, Processing, Paused) • Confidence meter shows OCR accuracy • Unique line counter prevents duplicate captures • Adjustable sensitivity slider for different screen types • Duplicate line filtering ensures clean data Powerful File Management • Live Capture View: See your current capture session in real-time • Saved Files: Keep multiple capture sessions organized • Hex Dump Viewer: Review captured data line-by-line with monospaced formatting • Gap Detection: Instantly identify missing data ranges • Export Options: Share as .bin binary files or .hex text dumps Advanced Settings • Configurable bytes-per-line (8, 16, 32, or custom) • Duplicate filtering toggle • Auto-pause on low confidence • Region-of-interest customization Export and Share • Export reconstructed binaries directly to Files app • Share hex dumps as text for analysis • Copy to clipboard for quick transfers • Standard iOS share sheet integration Perfect For: • Security Researchers extracting firmware or memory dumps from restricted devices • Embedded Engineers capturing debug output from development boards • Forensic Analysts documenting hex data from isolated systems • IT Professionals working in air-gapped or SCIF environments • Hardware Hackers reverse-engineering protected devices • Anyone who needs to transfer data without physical or network access How It Works 1. Display your hex dump on any screen (terminal, oscilloscope, debug console, etc.) 2. Open HeExfil and point your camera at the display 3. Adjust the region of interest to frame your hex data 4. Capture automatically as HeExfil reads and validates each line 5. Monitor progress with real-time completeness tracking 6. Export your reconstructed binary file when complete No typing. No manual entry. No errors. Just pure optical data capture. Technical Highlights • Built with Swift and SwiftUI for native performance • Powered by Vision Framework for accurate text recognition • AVFoundation camera integration for real-time capture • Intelligent OCR fixups handle common misreads • Supports standard hex dump formats (offset plus hex bytes) • CRC-32 validation ensures data integrity • Works with monochrome or color displays

Screenshots

Blueterminal4 screens
HexFil4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HexFil at none against Blueterminal's 2. HexFil also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 6 months). Blueterminal's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Blueterminal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. HexFil asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blueterminal ships an update every 6 months, HexFil daily. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Blueterminal versus HexFil: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlueterminalHexFil
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaria Alejandra WetschFady Oueslati

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Blueterminal

Subscriptions2
  • Premium access$1.991 Month
  • Premium access3 Days trial$9.991 Year
None

HexFil

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blueterminal free?
Blueterminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HexFil free?
HexFil is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Blueterminal or HexFil have ads?
Neither Blueterminal nor HexFil shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blueterminal or HexFil?
Blueterminal ships an update every 6 months, and HexFil daily. Most recently, Blueterminal was updated on September 18, 2026 and HexFil on September 20, 2026.

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