Comparison

Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector vs HelloBlue

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

Head to head
About

Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector

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
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Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector can help you discover surrounding Bluetooth devices, connect and debug them. Discover nearby Bluetooth peripherals and inspect their services for information and characteristics. Key Features: • Device scan and find • Customized Device alias and icon • Record and show device locations • Auto send mode • Quick message management and using • Update device firmware • Signal strength detection • Device connection • Device information reading • Data reading & writing • Multiple write format(hex, integer, string, etc.) • Log data and export More detailes: • View information and signal strength for all peripherals and devices, updating in real time as you move around. • See model identification broadcast by devices around you • Extract software and firmware version strings from devices broadcasting this information. • Read any characteristic's value, even for services not well known and are custom to the device being interrogated. • Write characteristic values back to the peripheral as hex. • Log found peripherals, services, characteristics and values If you have any questions about the app, or requests for features you would like to see, just write a short review or use the button inside the app to contact me. Get more support on https://www.whalesgrowth.top Constant use of Bluetooth connectivity can drain your device's battery. Bluetooth connectivity is only used when this app is in the foreground and up to a few seconds after being backgrounded to safely disconnect from peripherals being interrogated. Bluetooth Debugger Pro Subscriptions You can subscribe for Bluetooth Debugger Pro Subscriptions to all features and content offered for purchase within the app. Bluetooth Debugger Pro offers subscriptions. The subscription prices are: (i) Weekly Subscription ($0.99 / Week) (ii) Monthly Subscription ($2.99 / Month) (iii) Yearly Subscription ($24.99 / Year) You can subscribe to a Weekly Subscription plan ($0.99 billed once a week), a Monthly Subscription plan ($2.99 billed once a month) or a Yearly Subscription plan ($24.99 billed once a year). Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. The prices are in US dollars. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Our app is functional without purchasing an Auto-Renewable subscription, and you can use all the unlocked content after the subscription expires. Q: How do I restore the subscriptions on new devices? A: You can tap the 'Restore' button on the subscription page. Privacy Policy: https://www.whalesgrowth.top/pp/ Terms of Service: https://www.whalesgrowth.top/tos/

About

HelloBlue

This tool streamlines Bluetooth Low Energy device debugging. It allows users to scan, inspect GATT services, exchange data in real-time, and automate testing sequences. Capture and export logs for detailed analysis.

Highlights
  • Scan and identify BLE devices
  • Inspect GATT services and characteristics
  • Read and monitor characteristic values live
  • Send and receive messages in real-time
  • Automate repetitive testing sequences
  • Capture and export logs
Features
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HelloBlue turns your iPhone or iPad into a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) debugging tool. Scan nearby devices, connect in a tap, explore every service and characteristic, send data, and watch the traffic live, all in one clean app. Built for firmware engineers, IoT developers, testers, and hardware makers who need to inspect and talk to BLE devices quickly. KEY FEATURES - Scan and connect Discover nearby BLE devices with live signal strength (RSSI). Search by name or UUID, sort by name or signal, rename devices, and reconnect to recent devices automatically. - Services and characteristics Browse every GATT service and characteristic. Read values as hex and text, write data, and subscribe to notifications. Give services and characteristics names that make sense to you. - Send data your way Send in Hex, String, or JSON. Save frequently used commands as quick texts and resend them with one tap. - Live operation logs Watch reads, writes, notifications, and errors stream in real time from any screen. Filter entries and turn auto-scroll on or off. - Session history Every session and automation run is saved. Review past logs, rename them, export them to share with your team, or delete what you no longer need. - Automation workflows Chain connect, write, delay, and loop steps into reusable flows. Set message intervals and repeat counts, and choose whether each step stops or continues on failure. - Location history HelloBlue records where a device was each time it connects, making it easier to find again. - iPhone and iPad Works on both, with layouts designed for each screen. Bluetooth must be turned on, and HelloBlue needs Bluetooth permission to scan and connect. Location history requires location permission. Some features depend on the services and characteristics your device provides. HELLOBLUE PRO Start for free: scan, connect one device at a time, browse services, read values, and try writing, quick texts, log export, and automation with a limited number of uses. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited simultaneous connections, unlimited writes, quick send with saved commands, unlimited log export, and automation workflows. Pro plans and pricing: - Weekly: $0.99 - Monthly: $1.99 - Yearly: $9.99 - Lifetime (one-time purchase): $29.99 Prices are shown in US dollars. Actual charges may vary depending on your region and local currency. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account when the purchase is confirmed. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings after purchase. The lifetime purchase is a one-time payment and does not renew. Privacy Policy: https://emma-app.top/#/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Contact: developer_emma@163.com

Screenshots

Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector4 screens
HelloBlue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HelloBlue at weekly against Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector's monthly. HelloBlue also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector's advantage is ratings volume (47 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HelloBlue holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector has 47 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector ships an update monthly, HelloBlue weekly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector versus HelloBlue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBluetooth Debugger & InspectorHelloBlue
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (47 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings47 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer小玲 王英 陈

Customer experience

Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector

All ratings47 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral2.1%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%

HelloBlue

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector

Subscriptions4
  • Bluetooth Inspector Pro$0.997 Days
  • Bluetooth Finder Pro$2.991 Month
  • BTHelper Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
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  • Bluetooth Scanner Pro$24.991 Year
4 purchases

HelloBlue

Subscriptions3
  • Week Subscription$0.997 Days
  • Month Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Year Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Subscription$29.99

Questions

Is Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector free?
Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HelloBlue free?
HelloBlue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector or HelloBlue?
HelloBlue is rated higher. Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector averages 4.7 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while HelloBlue averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector or HelloBlue have ads?
Neither Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector nor HelloBlue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector or HelloBlue?
Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector ships an update monthly, and HelloBlue weekly. Most recently, Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector was updated on October 17, 2026 and HelloBlue on October 17, 2026.

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