# Bluetooth Controller BT/LE vs BLE Scanner

The clearest difference is rating: Bluetooth Controller BT/LE at 5.0 against BLE Scanner's 4.2. Bluetooth Controller BT/LE also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). BLE Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BLE Scanner sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Bluetooth Controller BT/LE asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bluetooth Controller BT/LE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BLE Scanner has 5 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, BLE Scanner every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluetooth Controller BT/LE | BLE Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-controller-btle/id6739386030/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ble-scanner-bluetooth-sniffer/id6762021743/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #149 | **#91** |
| Size | 22 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alper Vural](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728214585) | [BigBalli Consulting llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/363765325) |

## What reviewers say

### Bluetooth Controller BT/LE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-controller-btle/id6739386030)

**Currently charting:** #149 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### BLE Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ble-scanner-bluetooth-sniffer/id6762021743)

**Currently charting:** #91 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Analyze Bluetooth signals to understand device behavior, locate lost items, and detect unwanted trackers. Debug GATT services, decode advertisements, and record sessions for detailed analysis. Offers real-time insights without ads or sign-up.

**Highlights:** Scan nearby BLE devices with RSSI graphs, Read device information without pairing, Locator mode for finding lost devices, Detect unknown trackers and AirTags, Debug GATT services in real-time, Decode iBeacon and Eddystone advertisements, Record and replay BLE sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bluetooth Controller BT/LE free?

Bluetooth Controller BT/LE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BLE Scanner free?

BLE Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bluetooth Controller BT/LE or BLE Scanner?

Bluetooth Controller BT/LE is rated higher. Bluetooth Controller BT/LE averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while BLE Scanner averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Bluetooth Controller BT/LE or BLE Scanner have ads?

Neither Bluetooth Controller BT/LE nor BLE Scanner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bluetooth Controller BT/LE or BLE Scanner?

Bluetooth Controller BT/LE ships an update every 3 weeks, and BLE Scanner every 5 days. Most recently, Bluetooth Controller BT/LE was updated on October 12, 2026 and BLE Scanner on October 5, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Bluetooth Controller BT/LE or BLE Scanner?

Bluetooth Controller BT/LE currently peaks at #149 in the App Store charts, and BLE Scanner at #91. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*