MQTT BLE Bridge vs EI Ble Config
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MQTT BLE Bridge
Connect your Bluetooth Low Energy devices to MQTT message brokers. This utility app transforms your iOS device into a bridge, enabling seamless data exchange between BLE peripherals and your IoT ecosystem. An example Arduino sketch is provided for easy integration.
- Connects MQTT brokers to BLE devices
- Send and receive BLE data
- iOS device as a bridge
- Ideal for BLE IoT devices
- Example Arduino sketch available
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Bridge the gap between MQTT message brokers and Bluetooth Low Energy devices with this powerful connectivity app. This app will turn your iOS device into a bridge between an MQTT Broker and a BLE device. Send and receive data from a BLE device to your MQTT broker with this app. Perfect for BLE enabled IOT devices. Example Arduino sketch available on the support website.
EI Ble Config
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EI Ble Config is a lightweight utility app designed for developers and testers working with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices. This app allows you to easily discover, connect, and configure BLE-enabled hardware such as ESP32-based reader modules. It is built specifically for development, testing, and validation purposes during device integration. Key Features: • Scan and discover nearby BLE devices • Connect to supported BLE hardware • Configure device communication modes • Send and receive test data • Validate BLE connectivity and behavior • Simple and developer-friendly interface EI Ble Config is intended for developers, engineers, and system integrators who need a reliable tool for testing BLE communication and device configuration workflows. Note: This app is intended for development and testing environments and requires compatible BLE hardware to function properly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MQTT BLE Bridge at monthly against EI Ble Config's every 2 months. MQTT BLE Bridge also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MQTT BLE Bridge ships an update monthly, EI Ble Config every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MQTT BLE Bridge | EI Ble Config |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Troy Gustafson | EIRFID SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED |
In-app purchases
MQTT BLE Bridge
No in-app purchases
EI Ble Config
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MQTT BLE Bridge free?
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Do MQTT BLE Bridge or EI Ble Config have ads?
Which is updated more often, MQTT BLE Bridge or EI Ble Config?
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