# Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector vs BLE Scanner

The clearest difference is rating: Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector at 4.7 against BLE Scanner's 4.2. Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector also leads on ratings volume (42 vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). BLE Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and chart position (#137 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and BLE Scanner sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector has 42 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector ships an update monthly, BLE Scanner every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector | BLE Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-debugger-and-inspector/id6476730778/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ble-scanner-bluetooth-sniffer/id6762021743/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#137** |
| Size | 13 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [小玲 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573722736) | [BigBalli Consulting llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/363765325) |

## What reviewers say

### Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-debugger-and-inspector/id6476730778)

Discover, connect, and debug nearby Bluetooth devices. Inspect their services, characteristics, and data in real-time. Log and export device information, and manage connections with ease.

**Highlights:** Device scan and find, Customized device alias and icon, Record and show device locations, Signal strength detection, Data reading & writing, Log data and export

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bluetooth Inspector Pro | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Bluetooth Finder Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| BTHelper Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Bluetooth Scanner Pro | $24.99 | per year |


### BLE Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ble-scanner-bluetooth-sniffer/id6762021743)

**Currently charting:** #137 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #210 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Analyze Bluetooth signals to understand device behavior, locate lost items, and detect unwanted trackers. Debug GATT services, decode advertisements, and record sessions for detailed analysis. Offers real-time insights without ads or sign-up.

**Highlights:** Scan nearby BLE devices with RSSI graphs, Read device information without pairing, Locator mode for finding lost devices, Detect unknown trackers and AirTags, Debug GATT services in real-time, Decode iBeacon and Eddystone advertisements, Record and replay BLE sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector free?

Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BLE Scanner free?

BLE Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector or BLE Scanner?

Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector is rated higher. Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector averages 4.7 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while BLE Scanner averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector or BLE Scanner have ads?

Neither Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector nor BLE Scanner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector or BLE Scanner?

Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector ships an update monthly, and BLE Scanner every 5 days. Most recently, Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector was updated on September 22, 2026 and BLE Scanner on September 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*