Bluetooth Controller BT/LE vs Bluetooth Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bluetooth Controller BT/LE
This app allows developers and hobbyists to test and control Bluetooth devices, particularly those using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). It offers modes for BLE communication with various devices and for interacting with Bluetooth-enabled gamepads and controllers.
- Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) testing
- Control Bluetooth-enabled gamepads
- Terminal modes for data transfer
- Support for ESP modules and custom devices
- Optimized for smartphones and smartwatches
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Easily test and control your Bluetooth projects with this versatile app, supporting Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) communication. Ideal for developers and hobbyists working with Bluetooth-enabled devices, this app makes connecting and testing a breeze. BLE Mode: Optimized for smartphones, smartwatches, ESP modules, and custom BLE devices. Leverage Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for low-power, efficient device interactions, ideal for IoT projects and wearable tech. Gamepad Mode: Includes terminal modes and various data transfer features for Bluetooth-enabled gamepads and controllers. Easily manage and interact with compatible devices for enhanced control and functionality.
Bluetooth Scanner
Discover nearby Bluetooth devices and access detailed connection information. Utilize signal strength and distance estimation to track down lost items, with an option to trigger an audible alert on supported devices.
- Scan nearby Bluetooth devices
- Detailed connection information (TX Power, PHY, RSSI)
- Lost device tracking via signal strength
- Estimated distance to devices
- Trigger sound alert on supported devices
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This app helps you scan and detect nearby Bluetooth devices with detailed connection information. - Key Features: • Scan Nearby Devices: Discover all Bluetooth devices around you. • Detailed Connection Info: View TX Power, Primary & Secondary PHY, RSSI, and estimated distance,... • Lost Device Tracking: Use signal strength and distance estimation to locate lost devices. • Sound Alert: If the device supports it, trigger an alarm to find it faster. Simple, efficient, and reliable!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Bluetooth Controller BT/LE at 5.0 against Bluetooth Scanner's 4.4. Bluetooth Controller BT/LE also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Bluetooth Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, ads and device support 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. Bluetooth Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bluetooth Controller BT/LE asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bluetooth Controller BT/LE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluetooth Scanner has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Bluetooth Controller BT/LE ships an update every 3 weeks, Bluetooth Scanner every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Bluetooth Controller BT/LE | Bluetooth Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.4 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #180 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alper Vural | Phan Nhut |
Customer experience
Bluetooth Controller BT/LE
Bluetooth Scanner
In-app purchases
Bluetooth Controller BT/LE
No in-app purchases
Bluetooth Scanner
- Premium$1.99
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