Shelly BLE Debug vs BJC Nexus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shelly BLE Debug
Configure and manage Shelly Bluetooth Low Energy devices. Update firmware, pair your phone, and control beacon and buzzer functions. Easily locate your devices with this utility.
- Update device firmware
- Pair device with phone
- Turn beacon on/off
- Control buzzer (if available)
- Locate device (if available)
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With this app you can setup the Shelly BLE Devices: • update the device firmware; • pair the device with the phone; • turn the beacon on/off; • turn the buzzer on/of (if available); • locate the device (if available);
BJC Nexus
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BJC Nexus is the home automation app that allows you to control your smart home easily, securely, and from anywhere. Manage lights, blinds, sockets, and sensors from a single app, and create automations that adapt to your lifestyle. Turn your home into a modern smart home without any building work thanks to the BJC Nexus wireless system, designed for both users and professional installers. With BJC Nexus, you can control smart lights by switching them on and off or adjusting the brightness directly from your smartphone. You can also manage blinds and awnings with precision, control smart sockets, and improve your home’s energy efficiency. The app allows you to create personalized scenes and automations based on schedules or events, as well as increase security and comfort through smart sensors. In addition, you can access your home from anywhere using the BJC Nexus gateway and use voice control thanks to compatibility with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Installation is simple and requires no building work, making use of the existing installation, while setup is guided directly within the app. All of this is supported by a secure system that uses encrypted communications to protect your home and your privacy. BJC Nexus is a complete smart home solution, ideal for new homes or renovation projects, allowing you to expand the system at any time according to your needs. Start enjoying home automation and full control of your home with BJC Nexus. To use the app, compatible BJC Nexus devices are required. For any inquiries, please contact: sat@bjc.es
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BJC Nexus at 13.0 against Shelly BLE Debug's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Shelly BLE Debug ships an update every 2 months, BJC Nexus every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shelly BLE Debug | BJC Nexus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 201 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SHELLY EUROPE EOOD | Fábrica Electrotécnica Josa, S.A.U. |
In-app purchases
Shelly BLE Debug
No in-app purchases
BJC Nexus
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Shelly BLE Debug free?
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Do Shelly BLE Debug or BJC Nexus have ads?
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