Comparison

Device ID Scanner vs BLE Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Device ID Scanner

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Device ID Scanner provides the possibility to scan and collect the data matrix codes of the devices, place and organise these devices on a floor plan, creating sites ready to export as tdf or zip files for further usage to assist the panel setup and for user convenience.

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BLE Scanner

Features
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BLE Scanner helps you quickly find, analyze, and interact with nearby Bluetooth Low Energy devices. Designed for developers, engineers, testers, students, and everyday users, BLE Scanner makes it easy to discover nearby Bluetooth devices, monitor signal strength, inspect BLE services, and test device communication from a clean and simple interface. Key Features: • Scan Nearby BLE Devices Discover Bluetooth Low Energy devices around you with fast, real-time scanning. • Live RSSI Signal Strength View signal strength to understand whether a device is near or far. • Explore GATT Services Inspect BLE services and characteristics in a structured, easy-to-read format. • Read & Write Data Send and receive data using HEX or text commands for testing and debugging. • Device Details View device name, UUID, service data, manufacturer data, and other BLE information. • Beacon Support Scan and analyze beacon signals for development, testing, and troubleshooting. • Real-Time Logs Monitor BLE activity, connection status, service discovery, and errors in one place. Perfect For: • Finding nearby Bluetooth devices • Testing BLE and IoT hardware • Debugging GATT services and characteristics • Monitoring RSSI signal strength • Working with smart devices and sensors • Learning Bluetooth Low Energy technology • Analyzing beacon signals BLE Scanner is built to be simple, fast, and reliable while still offering powerful tools for professional BLE testing. Download BLE Scanner today and start exploring nearby Bluetooth devices with confidence.

Screenshots

Device ID Scanner4 screens
BLE Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

Device ID Scanner and BLE Scanner are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Device ID Scanner versus BLE Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDevice ID ScannerBLE Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeletek Group ADSensovium Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Device ID Scanner

No in-app purchases

None

BLE Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Device ID Scanner free?
Device ID Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BLE Scanner free?
BLE Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Device ID Scanner or BLE Scanner have ads?
Neither Device ID Scanner nor BLE Scanner shows ads.

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