Comparison

Firmware Update Tool vs BLE Update

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

Head to head
About

Firmware Update Tool

This free utility allows users to update the firmware on OKI printers and multifunction printers over a network. It can detect compatible devices, check for available updates online, and initiate the download and installation process.

Highlights
  • Update OKI printer firmware
  • List network-connected OKI printers
  • Check for available firmware updates
  • Automatic firmware download
  • Initiate firmware installation
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The firmware update tool is a free application to update firmware over the network for printers / multifunction printers made by OKI. Function: -Update firmware for a printer / multifunction printer made by OKI. -List all the printers / multifunction printers on the network that are made by OKI. -Check internet Firmware Distribution Server to confirm whether or not the selected printer / multifunction printer can be updated. -If the printer / multifunction printer can be updated; by selecting [Start update], it will automatically download a latest firmware from the firmware distribution server (s) on the internet. -The update for the selected printer / multifunction printer will start when the firmware download from the server has successfully completed. Note Downloading files via the internet is greatly influenced by the customer environment (such as the presence of firewall). OKI therefore cannot guarantee this process and cannot accept responsibility for the outcome. Depending on your network environment and the printers / multifunction printers you are using, the time taken to download firmware from an Internet Server or update a printer / multifunction printer's firmware can vary considerably.

About

BLE Update

This utility app enables convenient over-the-air firmware updates for Bluetooth Low Energy devices. It is specifically designed for devices utilizing the Arendi BLE-Platform, allowing seamless updates directly from your mail application.

Highlights
  • Over-the-air firmware updates
  • Bluetooth Low Energy device support
  • Arendi BLE-Platform integration
  • Convenient updates from mail app
Features
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Keep your Bluetooth Low Energy devices running the latest firmware — quickly, securely, and without ever plugging in a cable. Ble Update is the firmware update companion for devices built on the Arendi BLE‑Platform. It scans for nearby BLE devices, connects, and pushes new firmware directly over the air — no PC, no cables, no workshop visit required. Built for the field, not just the lab: Nordic DFU support — the proven standard for firmware updates on Nordic Semiconductor‑based BLE devices SMP (Simple Management Protocol) support — for the latest generation of connected devices, including those built on Zephyr and MCUboot Guided, step‑by‑step update flow — connect, select the firmware file, and update in a few taps Reliable over‑the‑air delivery — built to handle real‑world BLE conditions out in the field Works straight from your phone or tablet — take firmware updates wherever your devices are Whether you're a technician updating a single device on‑site or managing a whole fleet of connected products, Ble Update gives you a fast, dependable way to keep firmware current — right from your pocket. Part of the Arendi BLE‑Platform ecosystem.

Screenshots

Firmware Update Tool1 screens
BLE Update3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BLE Update at 5.0 against Firmware Update Tool's 4.0. BLE Update also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Firmware Update Tool's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BLE Update holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Firmware Update Tool has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Firmware Update Tool ships an update every 20 months, BLE Update every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Firmware Update Tool versus BLE Update: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirmware Update ToolBLE Update
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 20 months — betterEvery 23 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB124 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOKI ELECTRIC INDUSTRY COMPANY,LIMITEDArendi AG

Customer experience

Firmware Update Tool

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

BLE Update

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Firmware Update Tool

No in-app purchases

None

BLE Update

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Firmware Update Tool free?
Firmware Update Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BLE Update free?
BLE Update is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Firmware Update Tool or BLE Update?
BLE Update is rated higher. Firmware Update Tool averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while BLE Update averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Firmware Update Tool or BLE Update have ads?
Neither Firmware Update Tool nor BLE Update shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Firmware Update Tool or BLE Update?
Firmware Update Tool ships an update every 20 months, and BLE Update every 23 months. Most recently, Firmware Update Tool was updated on September 9, 2026 and BLE Update on September 19, 2026.

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