Comparison

BLE Beacon Toolkit vs AM_BT_Tool

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

Head to head
About

BLE Beacon Toolkit

Features
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Scan nearby Bluetooth Low Energy devices, inspect their signals, and test iBeacon identities with your iPhone or iPad. Beacon Tool helps developers, technicians, and makers explore BLE devices and troubleshoot compatible Bluetooth projects. BLUETOOTH LOW ENERGY SCANNER β€’ Discover nearby devices broadcasting BLE advertisements. β€’ Inspect advertised names, service information, and raw data. β€’ Search devices and filter for favorites, connectable devices, or iBeacon advertisements. β€’ Save custom names and notes to recognize devices later. LIVE SIGNAL FINDER β€’ Follow a selected device’s signal strength as you move. β€’ View RSSI history and signal trends. β€’ Use changing signal levels to help locate a nearby advertising device. iBEACON SIMULATOR AND MONITORING β€’ Create test identities with UUID, Major, and Minor values. β€’ Start and stop iBeacon advertising. β€’ Monitor selected identities and view matching beacon signals. ADVANCED TOOLS WITH BEACONTOOLS PRO β€’ Explore GATT services and characteristics on compatible, connectable devices. β€’ Read supported values, write to writable characteristics, and subscribe to notifications. β€’ Use a terminal with compatible Nordic UART peripherals. β€’ Save and manually replay reusable GATT write commands. β€’ Record scan and GATT sessions, then export CSV, JSON, or text reports. β€’ Simulate custom GATT peripherals for testing with a second device. β€’ Check expected iBeacon identities during a deployment inspection and export CSV or JSON reports. Pro unlocks advanced tools and removes ads through a one-time lifetime purchase. No subscription. SAVE AND REUSE YOUR SETUP Keep favorite devices, names, and notes organized. Optionally sync saved device names and notes through iCloud. Import and export supported beacon definitions and testing configurations. Bluetooth support depends on the peripheral and its available services. Scanning and simulation work in the foreground. Signal strength and distance readings are estimates. Explore your BLE devices and build your next Bluetooth test with Beacon Tool. β€” WHO IT'S FOR β€” β€’ iOS developers integrating Core Location / Core Bluetooth β€’ IoT and hardware engineers commissioning beacon fleets β€’ Retail, museum, and venue teams testing proximity experiences β€’ QA engineers validating BLE-based features β€’ Hobbyists exploring the world of Bluetooth Low Energy Beacon Multi-Tool is designed to feel fast, focused, and at home on iOS. No bloat, no servers, no accounts β€” just the BLE tools you actually need. Privacy Policy: https://hvhorgz.netlify.app/privacy/beacon Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

AM_BT_Tool

Features
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AM BT Tool is a professional Bluetooth management application designed for AM-1060 BLE devices. It provides real-time monitoring and control capabilities, allowing users to easily scan, connect, and manage their BLE devices with an intuitive interface. Key Features: β€’ Quick BLE device scanning and discovery β€’ Real-time device status monitoring β€’ Easy device connection and configuration β€’ Professional signal analysis tools β€’ User-friendly interface for efficient management Perfect for professionals who need reliable BLE device management and monitoring. Video 1 - Hardware Overview: https://vimeo.com/1221006735?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Video 2 - App Demo: https://vimeo.com/1218837129?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Screenshots

BLE Beacon Toolkit4 screens
AM_BT_Tool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AM_BT_Tool at none against BLE Beacon Toolkit's 1. AM_BT_Tool also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. BLE Beacon Toolkit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AM_BT_Tool asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
BLE Beacon Toolkit versus AM_BT_Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLE Beacon ToolkitAM_BT_Tool
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyβ€”
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size15 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVu Hieu雨清 ηŽ‹

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BLE Beacon Toolkit

One-time1
  • BLE Beacon Toolkit Pro$4.99
None

AM_BT_Tool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BLE Beacon Toolkit free?
BLE Beacon Toolkit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AM_BT_Tool free?
AM_BT_Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BLE Beacon Toolkit or AM_BT_Tool have ads?
BLE Beacon Toolkit shows ads; AM_BT_Tool does not.

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