BLE Term vs ZZZ HostLink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
BLE Term
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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: โข Scan and connect to standard BLE devices โข Send and receive text-based data โข UART-style BLE communication โข Real-time log display โข No registration or account required BLE Term is a simple, lightweight, and universal tool for everyday BLE communication.
ZZZ HostLink
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ZZZ HostLink turns your iPhone into a remote terminal for your computer. Connect over SSH, Wi-Fi (TCP), or BLE and operate your PC's shell with a VT100/ANSI-compatible console, soft keyboard input, and a control-key bar (Esc, Tab, Ctrl-C/D, arrows, and more). FEATURES - SSH: interactive shell with PTY. Password or key auth (OpenSSH ed25519 / RSA). - Wi-Fi / BLE: connect to your PC using the companion bridge script. - VT100/ANSI terminal with horizontal scrolling and copy by long-press. - Direct input mode: type straight into the console. - Save SSH server connections securely in the Keychain. PREMIUM (subscription) - Free: save 1 SSH server. - Pro: save unlimited SSH servers. NOTES - For Wi-Fi / BLE, run the companion PC script: https://github.com/smozume/ble-remote-terminal - iOS cannot act as a Bluetooth keyboard/mouse, so this app is a remote terminal only. - Host key verification is not yet implemented; use on trusted networks. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://smolt-stage.com/home/privacy/zzz-hostlink-privacy-policy-ios-en.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BLE Term at none against ZZZ HostLink's 1. BLE Term also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ZZZ HostLink sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. BLE Term asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | BLE Term | ZZZ HostLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hiroshi Ohta | SMOLT STAGE, K.K. |
In-app purchases
BLE Term
No in-app purchases
ZZZ HostLink
- ZZZ HostLink Premium$0.997 Days







