Bluetooth Scanner vs PIPE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
PIPE
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PIPE BT is a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) debugging tool built for developers on the go. Scan, connect, and inspect BLE devices directly from your phone. All data stays on your device. No accounts, no cloud, no tracking — just a fast, private tool. Key Features: • BLE device scanner with real-time signal strength • GATT service and characteristic explorer • Read, write, and subscribe to characteristics • Hex, UTF-8, and decimal data viewers • Save devices with custom notes for quick reconnection • Activity log of all BLE operations • Data export and import • Light and dark themes Support: • Privacy Policy: https://www.kubicle.studio/pipe-bt/privacy.html • Terms and Conditions: https://www.kubicle.studio/pipe-bt/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Bluetooth Scanner at Free against PIPE's $2.99. PIPE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Bluetooth Scanner is free to download; PIPE costs $2.99 up front. Bluetooth Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PIPE asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Bluetooth Scanner | PIPE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Phan Nhut | Kubicle LLC |
In-app purchases
Bluetooth Scanner
- Premium$1.99
PIPE
No in-app purchases
