Comparison

PLX Devices BT LE Programmer vs BudGuard

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

Head to head
About

PLX Devices BT LE Programmer

Features
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This is a utility app to automatically configure the Bluetooth Low Energy modules for PLX Devices Inc products XFoil Remote, XFoil Control and Legion Solar Regulator. Simply power on the device and tap scan. Once the device is paired, tap send and the configuration commands will automatically send to the bluetooth device.

About

BudGuard

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I created BudGuard after losing an earbud on a black diamond trail. If youโ€™ve ever dropped an earbud outdoors, you know tracking it down is nearly impossible. Even when standing right next to it with a perfect cellular signal, a pin on a map is just not enough. Outdoors, an earbud always finds a way to hide in the dirt, mud or tall grass. As an MTB rider and a developer, I realized I could turn the lost earbud into a sonic beacon. That first version already saved my earbud a few times, and the search became surprisingly fast and easy. Since then, Iโ€™ve refined the engine to generate the optimal beacon sound for the situation. Whether it's loud winds, rain or crickets, BudGuard will find the right beacon to be heard. *Made to Shred* Designed for earbuds: Your earbud acts as a sonic beacon with a specialized, high-frequency audio pulse engineered to be heard in any conditions. Shine bright: Whether it's loud winds, rain, or crickets, BudGuard finds the right sonic beacon to be heard. It works: If your earbud is connected and within range, you will find it. No registration, no tracking and no GPS or cell service required. Smart indicator: Listen for the sonic beacon. The smart on-screen indicator will help you sync with the beacon pulse and also show you when you're getting closer. 100% Offline, Local and Private: Does not require cell service, GPS signal or internet connection. No registrations. No sign-ins. No ads. *BudGuard is a solo-ride passion project* The app includes a free 24-hour search pass to help you find your earbud right now. If you find this app to be helpful, you can choose to unlock lifetime access permanently or make a voluntary single tip contribution to support the project.

Screenshots

PLX Devices BT LE Programmer3 screens
BudGuard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PLX Devices BT LE Programmer at none against BudGuard's 2. PLX Devices BT LE Programmer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.4). BudGuard's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 15 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. BudGuard sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. PLX Devices BT LE Programmer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PLX Devices BT LE Programmer ships an update every 15 months, BudGuard every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
PLX Devices BT LE Programmer versus BudGuard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPLX Devices BT LE ProgrammerBudGuard
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 6 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better15.4
Further details โ€” not scored
Size4 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPLX Devices, INC.Gil Gur Arie

In-app purchases

None

PLX Devices BT LE Programmer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

BudGuard

One-time2
  • Developer Tip$1.99
  • Lifetime Trail Pass$4.99

Questions

Is PLX Devices BT LE Programmer free?
PLX Devices BT LE Programmer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BudGuard free?
BudGuard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PLX Devices BT LE Programmer or BudGuard have ads?
Neither PLX Devices BT LE Programmer nor BudGuard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PLX Devices BT LE Programmer or BudGuard?
PLX Devices BT LE Programmer ships an update every 15 months, and BudGuard every 6 weeks. Most recently, PLX Devices BT LE Programmer was updated on September 23, 2026 and BudGuard on September 18, 2026.

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