Blena vs Asterysk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Blena
This app allows developers to test Bluetooth features directly from their web browser. It simplifies the use of the Web Bluetooth API, making it a valuable tool for tech professionals.
- Web Bluetooth API testing
- Browser integration
- Developer tool
- Streamlined development process
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Blena is a powerful app specifically designed for developers who want to test Bluetooth-related features directly from their browsers. With its unique focus on streamlining the development process, Blena transforms how developers work with the Web Bluetooth API, making it an essential tool for any tech professional.
Asterysk
This AI chat assistant integrates with your browser to let you interact with any webpage. It supports multiple leading AI models and allows you to use your own API keys for enhanced privacy and direct interaction with AI providers.
- AI chat on any webpage
- Support for Gemini, OpenAI, Anthropic
- Bring Your Own API Key (BYOK)
- Context-aware page analysis
- Conversation history by domain
- Slash commands for quick actions
- Floating window or sidebar view
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Asterysk brings AI chat to any webpage in your Browser. Use your own API keys to chat with leading AI models — no middleman, no tracking, no servers. Features: - Multi-AI: Switch between Google Gemini, OpenAI, and Anthropic models on the fly - BYOK: Bring your own API keys — your data goes directly to the provider - Context Aware: Reads the current page so you can ask about any article, doc, or code - Conversation History: Chats organized by domain, pick up right where you left off - Slash Commands: Quick actions like summarize, explain, analyze, and generate code - Floating or Sidebar: Choose between a draggable window or full-height sidebar - 100% Privacy: No servers, no tracking — everything stays on your device
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Asterysk at 5.0 against Blena's 3.7. Blena's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Asterysk sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Blena asks for nothing beyond the download.
Asterysk holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Blena ships an update every 10 days, Asterysk weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Blena | Asterysk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oneworld Equipment Corp | Shivkanth Bagavathy |
Customer experience
Blena
Asterysk
In-app purchases
Blena
No in-app purchases
Asterysk
- Small Tip$1.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Large Tip$9.99
