Comparison

BLE Term vs ZZZ HostLink

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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: โ€ข Scan and connect to standard BLE devices โ€ข Send and receive text-based data โ€ข UART-style BLE communication โ€ข Real-time log display โ€ข No registration or account required BLE Term is a simple, lightweight, and universal tool for everyday BLE communication.

About

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

Screenshots

BLE Term2 screens
ZZZ HostLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
BLE Term versus ZZZ HostLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLE TermZZZ HostLink
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size0 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiroshi OhtaSMOLT STAGE, K.K.

In-app purchases

None

BLE Term

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ZZZ HostLink

Subscriptions1
  • ZZZ HostLink Premium$0.997 Days

Questions

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

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