BLE Link vs Blena
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BLE Link
This app allows web pages to communicate with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices directly through a compatible browser. Users can connect to their devices by entering a web address that supports Web Bluetooth, enabling background operation for seamless interaction.
- Control BLE devices from web pages
- Supports Web Bluetooth specification
- Connect via HTTPS web pages
- Background operation support
- No standalone app required for web integration
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BLE Link browser lets you control your Bluetooth devices from a compatible web page that supports the Web Bluetooth specification. What is Web Bluetooth? Web Bluetooth is a specification developed by Web Bluetooth Community Group to enable web pages to communicate with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices using a compatible browser without the need to download a standalone App. Web developers need to integrate Web Bluetooth APIs into their web pages to interact with remote Bluetooth devices via BLE Link. How it works 1. Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your phone 2. Open BLE Link and type the web page address that supports your Bluetooth device. This information is probably printed on your device's packaging box or mentioned in the device's manual. BLE Link supports secure HTTPS pages only 3. Follow the instructions on the web page to connect and start using your device 4. BLE Link supports background operation, so the web page can communicate with your device in the background as needed
Blena
This app allows developers to test Bluetooth features directly from their web browser. It simplifies the use of the Web Bluetooth API, making it a valuable tool for tech professionals.
- Web Bluetooth API testing
- Browser integration
- Developer tool
- Streamlined development process
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Blena is a powerful app specifically designed for developers who want to test Bluetooth-related features directly from their browsers. With its unique focus on streamlining the development process, Blena transforms how developers work with the Web Bluetooth API, making it an essential tool for any tech professional.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blena at 100% against BLE Link's 40%. Blena also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). BLE Link's advantage is rating (3.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (8 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
BLE Link holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of BLE Link's written reviews are positive against 100% of Blena's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
BLE Link ships an update every 2 months, Blena every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BLE Link | Blena |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (8 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Thirdwayv | Oneworld Equipment Corp |
Customer experience
BLE Link
Blena
In-app purchases
BLE Link
No in-app purchases
Blena
No in-app purchases
