Comparison

BLE Term vs Bleacon

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

Head to head
About

BLE Term

Features
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BLE Term is a general-purpose Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) terminal emulator designed for anyone who needs simple, text-based communication with BLE devices. The app allows users to scan, connect, and communicate with any BLE device that provides UART-style characteristics, making it suitable for a wide range of use cases including prototyping, IoT development, hardware debugging, and education. BLE Term is not limited to any specific organization or product. It can be used by developers, students, hobbyists, and engineers with their own BLE-enabled devices. Key features: • Scan and connect to standard BLE devices • Send and receive text-based data • UART-style BLE communication • Real-time log display • No registration or account required BLE Term is a simple, lightweight, and universal tool for everyday BLE communication.

About

Bleacon

Features
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Unlock the full potential of Bluetooth Low Energy with Bleacon, the essential toolkit for developers, engineers, and power users. Whether you are debugging a new hardware product, testing mobile app connectivity, or searching for a lost peripheral, Bleacon provides a clean, native experience designed for maximum efficiency. Key Features - Advanced BLE Scanning: Effortlessly discover nearby Bluetooth LE devices. View detailed lists of both named and unknown peripherals, check connectability, and explore available services at a glance. - Comprehensive Debugging: Connect to any device to read, write, and subscribe to characteristics. Inspect primary services and monitor real-time data flow to streamline your development process. - Peripheral Simulation (Advertise): Turn your iPhone into a BLE peripheral. Advertise custom services and notify values to test how your other apps or devices handle incoming data. - Distance & RSSI Radar: Use the intuitive visual signal tracker to locate devices. Bleacon uses real-time RSSI signal strength to estimate distance, helping you find lost tags or calibrate hardware placement. Built for the Community Bleacon is a passion project built by a solo developer with a focus on transparency and utility. - No Ads: Stay focused on your work without intrusive interruptions. - No Tracking: Your data and scan results are your own. We respect your privacy. - Always Free: Professional-grade tools accessible to every developer. - Simplify your BLE workflow today with Bleacon.

Screenshots

BLE Term2 screens
Bleacon3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BLE Term at none against Bleacon's 5. BLE Term also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bleacon sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. BLE Term asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
BLE Term versus Bleacon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLE TermBleacon
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiroshi OhtaSergio Sette

In-app purchases

None

BLE Term

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Bleacon

One-time5
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Coffee Tip$1.99
  • Generous Tip$4.99
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  • Sponsor Tip$9.99
  • Champion Tip$19.99

Questions

Is BLE Term free?
BLE Term is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bleacon free?
Bleacon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BLE Term or Bleacon have ads?
Neither BLE Term nor Bleacon shows ads.

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