Comparison

BLE Term vs xpntl

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

xpntl

Manage software development tasks and projects on the go. This native mobile app allows teams to track issues, update statuses, comment, and plan work using a Kanban board. Receive real-time notifications to stay informed about project changes.

Highlights
  • Browse, search, and filter issues
  • Create and edit issues inline
  • Kanban board with drag-and-drop functionality
  • Real-time push notifications
  • Unified inbox for updates
  • Native iOS and iPadOS experience
Features
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xpntl is a fast, native issue tracker for software teams — now on iPhone and iPad. Stay on top of your work, triage what's new, and keep projects moving without reaching for your laptop. WORK YOUR ISSUES • Browse, search, filter, and sort issues across your projects • Open a full issue view with description, properties, sub-issues, and relations • Create issues and edit them inline — title, description, state, assignee, priority, and labels • Comment with @mentions and emoji reactions; resolve, pin, and manage threads • Multi-select to update state, assignee, or priority in bulk • See the complete activity history on every issue PLAN ON A BOARD • Kanban board grouped by workflow state • Drag and drop to change state and reorder • Cycle planning with Now / Next / Later • A triage inbox for incoming work NEVER MISS AN UPDATE • Real-time push for assignments, mentions, comments, and status changes • A unified inbox with Unread, All, and Archived views • Tap a notification to jump straight to the issue — or mark it read or archive it right from the notification • Fine-grained notification preferences BUILT FOR iPhone AND iPad • Native SwiftUI — quick, fluid, and at home on iOS • Adaptive layout with an iPad sidebar and split navigation • Light and dark appearance with multiple themes • Real-time sync keeps every device current WORKING WITH AI AGENTS? • See what your agents are doing and reply to their updates right from the issue thread SECURE SIGN-IN • Sign in with Apple, Google, GitHub, or Microsoft — or email and password • Two-factor authentication and active session management • Manage labels and API keys from Settings An xpntl account is required to use the app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://xpntl.dev/legal/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://xpntl.dev/legal/privacy/

Screenshots

BLE Term2 screens
xpntl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BLE Term at none against xpntl's 4. BLE Term also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). xpntl's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price and ads 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. xpntl sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. BLE Term asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BLE Term versus xpntl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLE Termxpntl
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiroshi OhtaKevin Holland

In-app purchases

None

BLE Term

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

xpntl

Subscriptions4
  • xpntl Pro (Monthly)$6.991 Month
  • xpntl Ultra (Monthly)$29.991 Month
  • xpntl Pro (Yearly)$59.991 Year
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  • xpntl Ultra (Yearly)$299.991 Year

Questions

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

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