Comparison

Bluetooth Radar vs BLE Controller Pro

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

Head to head
About

Bluetooth Radar

Locate misplaced Bluetooth devices quickly using real-time signal strength and distance indicators. The app guides you directly to your headphones, speakers, or trackers with a radar-style view and helpful directional cues. It works offline and prioritizes user privacy with no account required.

Highlights
  • Real-time Bluetooth scanning
  • Live distance and signal strength display
  • Directional guidance
  • Device details and last seen info
  • Favorites for quick access
  • Smart filters
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Find your missing Bluetooth devices in seconds. Bluetooth Device Finder scans nearby devices and shows live distance and signal strength to guide you right to them. Whether it’s headphones, speakers, trackers, or any BLE device, follow the signal, see how far it is, and get there faster. Real-time Bluetooth scanning Live distance display (meters or feet) Signal strength meter and radar view Direction finder guidance Device detail with last seen and vendor info Favorites for quick access Smart filters (Apple, All devices, etc.) Clean, privacy-first design. No account needed. How it works 1) Open the app and start scanning. 2) Select your device from the list. 3) Use signal strength, distance, and guidance to walk toward it. 4) Mark favorites for easy tracking later. Why you’ll love it Accurate signal and distance hints to reduce search time Flexible units: show distance in meters or feet across the app Helpful tips for finding Apple devices when needed Works offline. No sign-in, no personal data collection Lightweight, fast, and easy to use Key Features * Live Scanner: Discover nearby Bluetooth Low Energy devices quickly * Distance Indicators: See how far you are (m/ft), with dynamic categories like Very Close, Near, Medium, Far * Direction Finder: Walk-around guidance using signal trends * Signal Strength Views: Circular meter, list strength, and radar-style visualization * Device Details: Name, identifier, vendor, last seen time, RSSI, and distance * Favorites: Pin frequent devices to the top * Share: Send device info to others when needed * Settings: Toggle “Show Distance in Feet,” customize preferences

About

BLE Controller Pro

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a customizable Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) joystick and control interface. BLE Controller Pro is designed for creating and interacting with custom BLE-enabled projects. Use the on-screen joystick and buttons to send real-time input to devices running compatible firmware. Built for makers, developers, and hobbyists, the app provides a flexible interface for experimenting with BLE communication and control systems. FEATURES • Multiple control layouts - Twin joystick interface - Directional pad with buttons • Customizable controls - Add and remove buttons - Choose button icons - Momentary or toggle actions • Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) - Scan and connect to nearby devices - Automatic reconnection - Simple device management - Smooth, low-latency input USE CASES • Custom BLE projects • Interactive prototypes • Embedded systems development • DIY control interfaces FOR DEVELOPERS AND MAKERS A flexible BLE joystick and input tool for building and testing your own projects. Connect to a compatible device and start sending input instantly.

Screenshots

Bluetooth Radar4 screens
BLE Controller Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bluetooth Radar at Free against BLE Controller Pro's $3.99. BLE Controller Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). On 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

Bluetooth Radar is free to download; BLE Controller Pro costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bluetooth Radar ships an update every 8 months, BLE Controller Pro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Bluetooth Radar versus BLE Controller Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBluetooth RadarBLE Controller Pro
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOguz DemirMateus Monteiro

In-app purchases

None

Bluetooth Radar

No in-app purchases

None

BLE Controller Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bluetooth Radar free?
Bluetooth Radar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BLE Controller Pro free?
BLE Controller Pro costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bluetooth Radar or BLE Controller Pro have ads?
Bluetooth Radar shows ads; BLE Controller Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Bluetooth Radar or BLE Controller Pro?
Bluetooth Radar ships an update every 8 months, and BLE Controller Pro every 3 months. Most recently, Bluetooth Radar was updated on October 11, 2026 and BLE Controller Pro on September 27, 2026.

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