Comparison

SVN Manual vs UniversalBle Explorer

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

Head to head
About

SVN Manual

Features
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Look up Apache Subversion commands in seconds—checkout, commit, update, diff, merge, revert, branch, and tag. Search by command name, alias (co, ci, st), or keyword like conflict or property. New to SVN or refreshing before a release? Follow structured learning paths from beginner to advanced, read syntax with parameters and real examples, and copy commands with one tap. • Command library by category: basic, branch, merge, conflict, repo • Smart search with aliases and parameter hints • Detail pages: syntax, parameters, examples, tips • Favorites, personal notes, and view history • Learning paths and FAQ for common workflows • Usage stats to track what you study most • Offline-first: no account, data stays on device Built for developers, DevOps engineers, and students who need a fast, reliable SVN reference at work or on the go.

About

UniversalBle Explorer

Features
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UniversalBle Explorer is an open-source developer tool for discovering, connecting to and debugging Bluetooth Low Energy devices. Built on the universal_ble Flutter plugin, it offers a consistent experience across all platforms. SCAN & DISCOVER • Real-time scanning with a prominent scan button and a Start Scan prompt when no devices are found • Filter by service UUIDs, name prefix or manufacturer data, with saved presets that persist between sessions • Search devices by name or company name, resolved from Bluetooth SIG company identifiers • Sort by RSSI, last seen or name • View RSSI, the last advertisement and a live advertisement list that flashes as new packets arrive • Scanning continues while you inspect a device • Inspect devices already connected at system level on supported platforms CONNECT • One-tap connect and disconnect with live connection state • Optional autoConnect for automatic reconnection • Multiple simultaneous connections SERVICES & CHARACTERISTICS • Full GATT discovery with clear, human-readable output • Favorite services first, system services last • Property filter chips for read, write, notify, indicate and more • Text search by characteristic UUID, ignoring case and hyphens • Previous/next navigation between characteristics • Copy the complete service layout from the panel header READ, WRITE & SUBSCRIBE • Read characteristic values on demand • Write with or without response • Subscribe to notifications and indications, individually or for all at once • Live values in the log with timestamps GATT SERVER • Create, edit and manage GATT server profiles with services and characteristics • Run a peripheral server with advertising • Add or remove services at runtime • Import and export profiles as JSON DEVICE FINGERPRINT • Capture a complete fingerprint in one tap: 60 seconds of consolidated advertisements, discovered services, all readable values and a rolling-ID check after reconnecting • Copy the full report or stop the capture at any time LOGS & DIAGNOSTICS • Add custom log entries and clear individual entries • Auto-scroll to the newest entry, with a persisted toggle • Characteristic UUIDs included on read, write and error entries • Copy advertisements with an optional RSSI column • Detailed error codes and a configurable operation timeout POWER USER TOOLS • Command queue: Global, Per Device, Auto or None • Request a larger MTU for higher throughput • Pair and unpair devices with live pairing state • Guided permission flow and Bluetooth availability indicator BUILT FOR DEVELOPERS Whether you are building a BLE product, testing hardware, validating firmware or learning Bluetooth Low Energy, UniversalBle Explorer gives you the visibility and control you need. It is free, open source and built on the universal_ble plugin.

Screenshots

SVN Manual4 screens
UniversalBle Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: UniversalBle Explorer at Free against SVN Manual's $1.99. SVN Manual's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

UniversalBle Explorer is free to download; SVN Manual costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SVN Manual ships an update every 4 months, UniversalBle Explorer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
SVN Manual versus UniversalBle Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSVN ManualUniversalBle Explorer
Price$1.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXiamen City Fanyou Network Technology Co., Ltd.Navideck Labs OU

In-app purchases

None

SVN Manual

No in-app purchases

None

UniversalBle Explorer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SVN Manual free?
SVN Manual costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is UniversalBle Explorer free?
UniversalBle Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SVN Manual or UniversalBle Explorer have ads?
Neither SVN Manual nor UniversalBle Explorer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SVN Manual or UniversalBle Explorer?
SVN Manual ships an update every 4 months, and UniversalBle Explorer every 5 months. Most recently, SVN Manual was updated on November 9, 2026 and UniversalBle Explorer on November 11, 2026.

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