Bluetooth Developer vs Silvertooth Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bluetooth Developer
Explore and understand Bluetooth devices around you. Discover nearby devices, view their manufacturer data and signal strength, and connect to read out information. Identify device types and potential manufacturers before connecting.
- Find nearby Bluetooth devices
- View manufacturer data and signal strength
- Connect and read device data
- Identify device types
- Read advertisement data
- Analyze services and characteristics
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The Bluetooth Developer App is made to help you developing with Bluetooth devices and understanding how they work. You can: - Find & see nearby devices - View manufacturer data and signal strength - Connect and read out data - See before connecting if a device is possible an apple device - See what kind of device (TV, Headphones, Heartbeat-Sensor, Monitor) a device is before connecting - Read out advertisement data - See information about services and characteristics - Read out characteristic values and parse them Requires permission to use Bluetooth features of your device.
Silvertooth Scanner
This app empowers developers and tech enthusiasts to master Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) development. It offers a streamlined interface for discovering, connecting to, and interacting with BLE devices, simplifying testing and debugging.
- Scan for nearby Bluetooth devices
- Connect and manage BLE peripherals
- Discover device services and characteristics
- Read, write, and observe characteristic data
- Built on open-source UUSwiftBluetooth library
- Developer-friendly interface
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Discover, Connect, Explore: Master Bluetooth Development! Unlock the power of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) with this essential tool for developers and tech enthusiasts. Powered by Core Bluetooth and the open-source UUSwiftBluetooth library, this app provides a streamlined interface to interact with BLE devices, making it easier than ever to develop and test Bluetooth solutions. Key Features: Scan for Nearby Devices: Quickly discover and list available Bluetooth peripherals in your vicinity. Perfect for development and testing. Seamless Connection Management: Connect to BLE peripherals with ease and maintain stable connections for interactive debugging and data exchange. Service & Characteristic Discovery: Effortlessly explore services and characteristics of connected devices. Gain insights into their structure and functionality. Interact with Characteristics: • Read Data: Retrieve and display characteristic values in real time. • Write Data: Send commands or data to peripherals with full control. • Observe Notifications: Monitor real-time characteristic updates to track dynamic data changes. Built for Developers: Designed to simplify BLE development, this app is an invaluable companion for building, testing, and debugging Bluetooth-enabled projects. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting out, our intuitive interface and robust features will enhance your workflow. Why Choose This App? • Built on UUSwiftBluetooth: Leverages Silverpine’s open-source library for reliable performance. • Developer-Friendly: Provides clear data visualization and interaction options. • Versatile Toolset: Ideal for testing IoT devices, wearables, health monitors, and more. Take control of your Bluetooth development projects. Download now and explore the possibilities!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Silvertooth Scanner at 5.0 against Bluetooth Developer's 4.0. Bluetooth Developer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). 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.
Silvertooth Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluetooth Developer has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Bluetooth Developer ships an update every 3 months, Silvertooth Scanner every 12 months. Both last shipped on September 11, 2026.
| Parameter | Bluetooth Developer | Silvertooth Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matthias Zarzecki | Silver Pine Software |
Customer experience
Bluetooth Developer
Silvertooth Scanner
In-app purchases
Bluetooth Developer
No in-app purchases
Silvertooth Scanner
No in-app purchases
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