Comparison

Serial BLE Console vs Seriport

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

Seriport

Features
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Seriport is the fastest way to talk to your Bluetooth LE serial devices. Find, connect and control Arduino, ESP32, nRF52 and HM-10 modules in seconds. CONNECT • Bluetooth LE: HM-10, CC41-A, HC-08, ESP32 (NUS), nRF52 (Nordic UART), CC2640, BLE113, u-connect and your own profiles, with automatic profile detection • Multiple devices at once, auto-reconnect, background connections • No hardware yet? The built-in demo device lets you try everything TERMINAL • Text / HEX / mixed view, timestamps, search, pause • Line endings (CR/LF/CRLF), UTF-8 / Latin-1, echo, line delay, byte splitting • Macros, command library, JSON/QR sharing • Save and share the log as .txt / .csv / .hex CONTROL PANEL AND CHARTS • Buttons, switches, sliders, joystick, D-pad, gamepad, color picker, gauges, LEDs, mini charts, terminal widget • Protocol parser (key=value, CSV, JSON, Regex) and live multi-series charts AND MORE • Stream your phone's sensors to the device: accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, orientation, GPS, barometer, microphone level, touchpad • Rules and alerts: "notify on ERR", "temperature > 30 → FAN=1" • Record sessions and replay them with the same timing • BLE explorer: service/characteristic tree, read/write/notify • OTA: Nordic DFU, ESP32 over BLE and Wi‑Fi • Web bridge: use the terminal from your computer's browser SERIPORT PRO Unlimited devices, panels, rules and chart series; recording/playback, OTA, web bridge, all sensors and terminal color schemes. Available as a one-time lifetime purchase or as a monthly / yearly auto-renewing subscription. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel them in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tekra.app/app/seriport/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Serial BLE Console4 screens
Seriport4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Serial BLE Console at none against Seriport's 3. Serial BLE Console also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). Seriport's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 months). On price 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. Seriport sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Serial BLE Console asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Serial BLE Console ships an update every 5 months, Seriport every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 3 level
Serial BLE Console versus Seriport: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSerial BLE ConsoleSeriport
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOilFox UGMurat Butun

In-app purchases

None

Serial BLE Console

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Seriport

Subscriptions2
  • Seriport Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Seriport Pro Yearly$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Seriport Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Serial BLE Console free?
Serial BLE Console is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Seriport free?
Seriport is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Serial BLE Console or Seriport have ads?
Seriport shows ads; Serial BLE Console does not.
Which is updated more often, Serial BLE Console or Seriport?
Serial BLE Console ships an update every 5 months, and Seriport every 2 days. Most recently, Serial BLE Console was updated on October 30, 2026 and Seriport on October 31, 2026.

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