ST BLE Sensor Classic vs FlashBack
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ST BLE Sensor Classic
This app connects to ST development boards via Bluetooth Low Energy to access sensor data. It allows logging data to cloud providers and updating board firmware directly from your mobile device.
- Access sensor data
- Log data to cloud providers
- Update board firmware
- Discover board functionalities
- Supports motion-sensor data fusion
- Activity recognition
- Pedometer functionality
Read full descriptionHide full description
The ST BLE Sensor Classic application is used in conjunction with an ST development board and firmware compatible with the BlueST protocol to give you access to all the sensor data, which you can log to different cloud providers, and to update the board firmware directly from a mobile device via the Bluetooth® Low Energy protocol. After discovery ST development board, the app shows you a list of available demos and you can navigate through them to discover the functionalities of your board. Demos can be related about environmental, cloud, audio, board configuration, machine learning and and many other functionalities. Cloud side, ST BLE Sensor can communicate with Microsoft Azure IoT Central, Aws IoT and ST Asset Tracking dashboard. The application is built on top of the BlueST SDK library implementing the BlueST protocol and helps you export the data easily via Bluetooth® Low Energy. The application also supports firmware library algorithms like motion-sensor data fusion, activity recognition and pedometer functionality. Both SDK and application source code are freely available at: https://github.com/STMicroelectronics
FlashBack
Read full descriptionHide full description
Never say "I wish I was recording" again. FlashBack is a smart retroactive video camera that lets you capture moments after they happen. Whether it's a sudden pet reaction, a baby’s first steps, an incredible sports trick, or a spontaneous vlog moment—FlashBack has your back. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Open FlashBack in "FlashBack Mode". The camera keeps a continuous, secure circular buffer of the last moments in memory. 2. When something interesting happens, tap the record button. 3. FlashBack retroactively saves the last 15, 30, or 60 seconds directly to your gallery. KEY FEATURES: • Retroactive Capture: Record the past. Tap to save what just happened. • Continuous Mode: Switch to classic recording mode for longer, continuous capture sessions. • Performance Profiles: Adjust your settings on the fly. Choose "Eco" to save battery, "Balanced" for daily use, or "Quality" for stunning video resolution. • Battery & Heat Optimized: Smart background processing and hardware acceleration keep your phone cool and conserve battery. • Complete Privacy: All processing and video storage happen strictly offline on your device. Your camera feed never leaves your phone. UPGRADE TO FLASHBACK PRO: Try FlashBack Pro free for 7 days! Unlock unlimited recordings, high-quality performance profiles, and batch clip exports. Pro access is available as a one-time lifetime purchase of 4,99€ no subscriptions, no recurring fees. EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ST BLE Sensor Classic at none against FlashBack's 1. ST BLE Sensor Classic also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 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
Both are free to download. FlashBack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ST BLE Sensor Classic asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | ST BLE Sensor Classic | FlashBack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | STMicroelectronics | eytan taieb |
In-app purchases
ST BLE Sensor Classic
No in-app purchases
FlashBack
- FlashBack Pro$3.99
Questions
Is ST BLE Sensor Classic free?
Is FlashBack free?
Do ST BLE Sensor Classic or FlashBack have ads?
Other comparisons















