Bluetooth Developer vs Bluetooth 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.
Bluetooth Scanner
Easily discover, identify, and analyze nearby Bluetooth and BLE devices. Monitor signal strength and view detailed device information for troubleshooting or exploration. Ideal for developers and tech enthusiasts.
- Fast Bluetooth device scanning
- Real-time signal strength (RSSI) tracking
- Detailed device information (UUID, manufacturer data)
- Support for BLE and classic Bluetooth
- Intuitive and lightweight design
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Bluetooth Scanner Discover and monitor nearby Bluetooth devices in seconds! Bluetooth Scanner helps you easily find, identify, and analyze Bluetooth and BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) devices around you — from headphones and speakers to smartwatches, sensors, and more. Key Features: - Fast and accurate Bluetooth device scanning - Real-time signal strength (RSSI) tracking - View detailed device info: UUID, manufacturer data and more - Support for BLE and classic Bluetooth devices - Clean, intuitive, and lightweight design Perfect for troubleshooting connections, testing Bluetooth signal range, or exploring nearby smart devices. Whether you’re a developer, a tech enthusiast — Bluetooth Scanner gives you the visibility and control you need. Stay connected, stay in range. Privacy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11oCVl-9bnAC4NC3-tcSRV3peZQHoQikOdO8CxNb9oYU/edit?usp=sharing Terms: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zGC3ctjHpyob-I-vnM80KBGqrecNvXgKkUhm8ij71nI/edit?usp=sharing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Bluetooth Scanner at 4.5 against Bluetooth Developer's 4.0. Bluetooth Scanner also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Bluetooth Developer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads 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
Both are free to download. Bluetooth Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bluetooth Developer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bluetooth Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 11 respectively.
| Parameter | Bluetooth Developer | Bluetooth Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (7 ratings) | 4.5 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matthias Zarzecki | Teoman Gul |
Customer experience
Bluetooth Developer
Bluetooth Scanner
In-app purchases
Bluetooth Developer
No in-app purchases
Bluetooth Scanner
- Lifetime Unlimited Access$2.99
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