Comparison

Shelly BLE Debug vs BJC Nexus

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Update device firmware
  • Pair device with phone
  • Turn beacon on/off
  • Control buzzer (if available)
  • Locate device (if available)
Features
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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);

About

BJC Nexus

Features
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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

Screenshots

Shelly BLE Debug3 screens
BJC Nexus4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Shelly BLE Debug versus BJC Nexus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShelly BLE DebugBJC Nexus
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB201 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSHELLY EUROPE EOODFábrica Electrotécnica Josa, S.A.U.

In-app purchases

None

Shelly BLE Debug

No in-app purchases

None

BJC Nexus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shelly BLE Debug free?
Shelly BLE Debug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BJC Nexus free?
BJC Nexus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shelly BLE Debug or BJC Nexus have ads?
Neither Shelly BLE Debug nor BJC Nexus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shelly BLE Debug or BJC Nexus?
Shelly BLE Debug ships an update every 2 months, and BJC Nexus every 6 weeks. Most recently, Shelly BLE Debug was updated on October 17, 2026 and BJC Nexus on September 23, 2026.

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