Comparison

ST BLE Sensor Classic vs TayScan

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Access sensor data
  • Log data to cloud providers
  • Update board firmware
  • Discover board functionalities
  • Supports motion-sensor data fusion
  • Activity recognition
  • Pedometer functionality
Features
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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

About

TayScan

Features
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Unlock Advanced Telemetry & Diagnostics for Your Porsche Taycan EV TayScan gives Taycan owners, enthusiasts, and independent specialists deep insights into their high-voltage battery system, real-time vehicle telemetry, and fault management—all directly via a Bluetooth OBD-II adapter. Key Features: • Battery Health & SoH Reports Generate official-style PDF Diagnostic Certificates detailing true State of Health (SoH), Max Usable Capacity (kWh), cell balance, and charging performance limits. Ideal for long-term health tracking or pre-purchase inspections (PPI). • Real-Time Telemetry & Fast-Charge Monitoring Track high-voltage pack voltage, cell span limits, average pack temperature, and real-time pre-conditioning status to ensure peak 270 kW DC fast-charging performance. • Cell Voltage & Imbalance Matrix Visualize individual cell voltages and track pack drift down to the millivolt (mV) level to verify anode-cathode balancing and pack integrity. • OBD-II Fault Code Scanner Quickly scan for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) across battery management systems and vehicle gateways, inspect error details, and clear fault codes instantly. • 100% Private & Direct All vehicle queries run locally on your device via low-latency UDS commands. No account registration, subscriptions, or cloud servers required. • Built-in Vehicle Simulator Explore all telemetry screens and preview diagnostic metrics in Demo Mode without needing a physical vehicle connected. Supported Bluetooth (BLE) Adapters: - Vgate: iCar Pro BLE, vLinker MC+, vLinker BM+ - OBDLink: OBDLink CX, OBDLink MX+ (BLE mode) - Veepeak: OBDCheck BLE, OBDCheck BLE+ - Carista: OBD2 BLE Adapter - LELink: LELink / LELink2 - Generic BLE: Any standard ELM327 BLE 4.0+ adapter Support & Feedback: Have questions or want to request support for your specific adapter? Reach out to us directly at feedback@tayscan.nl. Disclaimer: TayScan is an independent diagnostic application. Porsche and Taycan are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. TayScan is not affiliated with or endorsed by Porsche AG.

Screenshots

ST BLE Sensor Classic4 screens
TayScan3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ST BLE Sensor Classic at 13.0 against TayScan's 26.5. On price, 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

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
ST BLE Sensor Classic versus TayScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterST BLE Sensor ClassicTayScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSTMicroelectronicsNiels Hollatz

In-app purchases

None

ST BLE Sensor Classic

No in-app purchases

None

TayScan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ST BLE Sensor Classic free?
ST BLE Sensor Classic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TayScan free?
TayScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ST BLE Sensor Classic or TayScan have ads?
Neither ST BLE Sensor Classic nor TayScan shows ads.

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