Comparison

Plant Scanner BLE vs IOTExplorer

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

Head to head
About

Plant Scanner BLE

This utility app functions as a Bluetooth low energy scanner and debugger. It enables users to filter and save discovered devices, and perform data transformations. The app is free to download and use.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth low energy scanning
  • Device filtering
  • Device saving
  • Data transformations
  • Low energy debugging
Features
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Bluetooth low energy scanner and debugger. Allows filtering and saving of devices, as well as data transformations.

About

IOTExplorer

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IOTExplorer — Zero-Configuration IoT Device Discovery for iOS & iPadOS Instantly discover and manage every IO-TEQ device on your network from your iPhone or iPad. IOTExplorer uses intelligent UDP broadcast scanning to find devices the moment they come online — no manual setup, no IP addresses to remember, no configuration files to maintain. Whether you're checking a few sensors in the field or managing an IoT fleet on the go, IOTExplorer gives you a mobile-first experience purpose-built for iOS and iPadOS. REAL-TIME DISCOVERY & MONITORING IOTExplorer continuously scans your local network, detecting devices as they appear, tracking IP changes, monitoring firmware versions, and reporting online/offline status in real time. Reachability is determined by subnet — so you always know which devices are on your network. TWO VIEW MODES • Grid — Card-based layout for quick visual scanning  • List — Sortable, filterable list for fast device lookup BUILT-IN NETWORK DIAGNOSTICS No need to switch to another app. IOTExplorer includes tools right inside:  • Ping with latency results  • Port scanner for TCP connectivity (HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, Telnet, Modbus)  • Reachability test for instant connectivity checks DEVICE MANAGEMENT & ORGANIZATION • Favorites for quick access to frequently used devices  • Find Me to physically locate devices with visual/audio indicators  • Temporary IP assignment for field configuration  • Network configuration (IP, subnet, gateway, DHCP) for supported devices  • Device history — chronological log of discovery, updates, disappearances, and network changes OPTIMIZED FOR IPAD On iPad, IOTExplorer uses a split-view layout: device list on the left, detail panel on the right. Multi-column grids and adaptive layouts make it easy to work with many devices on a larger screen. DEEP iOS INTEGRATION IOTExplorer is built with SwiftUI and feels right at home on your device:  • Native tab navigation (Discover, Favorites, History)  • Pull-to-refresh for manual discovery refresh  • Search and filter by device type  • System, Light, and Dark mode support  • Local Network permission for discovery SUPPORTS 11 IO-TEQ DEVICE FAMILIES IOT-PCM, IOT-AT, SPX5-MODBUS, IOT-DI-600, IOT-DURO-1, IOT-eqOS, IOT-IPS-GTW, IOT-IPS-ANCHOR, IOT-BB, IOT-EIO, and IOT-IRIS — each with tailored actions and capabilities (Find Me, Temp IP, Web, Net Config where supported).

Screenshots

Plant Scanner BLE4 screens
IOTExplorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

Plant Scanner BLE and IOTExplorer are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Plant Scanner BLE versus IOTExplorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlant Scanner BLEIOTExplorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.518.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTwo Loons Consulting LLCAngel Oberto

In-app purchases

None

Plant Scanner BLE

No in-app purchases

None

IOTExplorer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plant Scanner BLE free?
Plant Scanner BLE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IOTExplorer free?
IOTExplorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Plant Scanner BLE or IOTExplorer have ads?
Neither Plant Scanner BLE nor IOTExplorer shows ads.

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