Comparison

Bluetooth Developer vs NotifyBridge

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

NotifyBridge

Features
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NotifyBridge: Send push notifications from your ESP32, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or custom IoT hardware straight to your phone. Simple REST API, instant alerts, zero complex setup. Whether you're building home automation, smart garden sensors, or monitoring custom electronics, NotifyBridge bridges the gap between your microcontrollers and your mobile devices. No Firebase, no heavy SDKs, and no server configuration - just a single HTTP POST request. Built for Makers & Hardware Hackers • Instant API Access: Create projects and generate API tokens in seconds. • Single HTTP POST: Trigger push notifications directly from your C++, MicroPython, or Python code. • QR & Claim Codes: Connect devices to your phone instantly using QR codes or simple keys. • Multi-Device Inbox: Organize and filter live telemetry, hardware status updates, and emergency alerts. • Flexible Scale: Keep separate API tokens for all your DIY projects or scale up to production setups. How It Works in 3 Steps Flash Your Board: Add a basic REST API request to your ESP32, Arduino, or Pi firmware. Link Your Device: Scan the generated QR code or enter your claim key in the NotifyBridge app. Get Instant Alerts: Your hardware sends an HTTP POST - your phone rings instantly. Popular Maker Projects & Use Cases • Home & Garden Automation: Water tank levels, soil moisture, solar array efficiency, and temperature alerts. • Security & Motion: PIR sensor triggers, door monitors, and security system status updates. • System Health: Battery levels, uptime pings, WiFi reconnect alerts, and diagnostic warnings. • Lab & Workshop: Equipment maintenance timers, 3D printer print-complete notifications, and server status. Simple, Transparent Pricing Get started with 3,000 free pushes every month. Need to scale up your setup? Purchase additional credit packs right inside the app with no subscription lock-ins. Download NotifyBridge today and give your hardware projects a voice!

Screenshots

Bluetooth Developer4 screens
NotifyBridge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bluetooth Developer at Free against NotifyBridge's $0.99. NotifyBridge's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Bluetooth Developer is free to download; NotifyBridge costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bluetooth Developer ships an update every 3 months, NotifyBridge every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bluetooth Developer versus NotifyBridge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBluetooth DeveloperNotifyBridge
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthias ZarzeckiNicolae Gherasim

In-app purchases

None

Bluetooth Developer

No in-app purchases

None

NotifyBridge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bluetooth Developer free?
Bluetooth Developer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NotifyBridge free?
NotifyBridge costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bluetooth Developer or NotifyBridge have ads?
Neither Bluetooth Developer nor NotifyBridge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bluetooth Developer or NotifyBridge?
Bluetooth Developer ships an update every 3 months, and NotifyBridge every 5 weeks. Most recently, Bluetooth Developer was updated on September 30, 2026 and NotifyBridge on October 7, 2026.

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