Comparison

Serial BLE Console vs MCU BLE Terminal

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

Head to head
About

Serial BLE Console

This app provides a professional console for interacting with Bluetooth Low Energy devices. It allows direct connection, configuration of macro buttons, and real-time command execution. Ideal for developers and technicians working with BLE technology.

Highlights
  • Direct BLE device connection
  • 100 configurable macro buttons
  • Drag & drop button arrangement
  • Import/export configurations
  • Automatic reconnection
  • Real-time console interface
  • Offline operation
Features
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BLE Console - Professional Bluetooth Low Energy Console CORE FEATURES: • Direct connection to BLE devices • 100 configurable macro buttons • Drag & drop button arrangement • Import/export configurations • Automatic reconnection • Real-time console interface • Demo mode for testing without device SIMPLE OPERATION: 1. Scan and connect to BLE devices 2. Configure macro buttons 3. Execute commands with one tap 4. Share and import configurations TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: • Supports standard BLE UART services (SPP, Nordic UART, HM-10) • Stores settings locally on device • No internet connection required • Optimized for professional use • Universal compatibility with all BLE devices Perfect for developers, technicians, and IoT professionals working with Bluetooth Low Energy devices. HIGHLIGHTS: • 27 colors for custom button styling • Intelligent device sorting • Works completely offline • Professional user interface • Regular updates and support

About

MCU BLE Terminal

Features
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McuBleTerminal is a Bluetooth Low Energy terminal app designed for ESP32 development. It allows you to view serial output and send text commands wirelessly from your smartphone. No USB cable, no drivers, no WiFi and no cloud services required. The app works together with the McuBleTerminal ESP32 library and acts like a classic serial monitor, but over BLE. Typical use cases include debugging, viewing sensor data, testing firmware behavior and interacting with ESP32 devices while they are powered in real environments. Features include a clean terminal interface, monospace font, dark and light mode support, multilingual UI and a built in demo mode that works without any hardware. This app is intended as a development and debugging tool. ESP32 library and examples are available on GitHub: https://github.com/dominik-ewers-solutions/MCU_BLE_Terminal

Screenshots

Serial BLE Console4 screens
MCU BLE Terminal2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MCU BLE Terminal at monthly against Serial BLE Console's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Serial BLE Console ships an update every 5 months, MCU BLE Terminal monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 7 level
Serial BLE Console versus MCU BLE Terminal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSerial BLE ConsoleMCU BLE Terminal
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOilFox UGDominik Ewers

In-app purchases

None

Serial BLE Console

No in-app purchases

None

MCU BLE Terminal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Serial BLE Console free?
Serial BLE Console is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MCU BLE Terminal free?
MCU BLE Terminal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Serial BLE Console or MCU BLE Terminal have ads?
Neither Serial BLE Console nor MCU BLE Terminal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Serial BLE Console or MCU BLE Terminal?
Serial BLE Console ships an update every 5 months, and MCU BLE Terminal monthly. Most recently, Serial BLE Console was updated on October 24, 2026 and MCU BLE Terminal on October 10, 2026.

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