Comparison

Bluetooth Scanner vs BLE Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Bluetooth Scanner

Easily discover, identify, and analyze nearby Bluetooth and BLE devices. Monitor signal strength and view detailed device information for troubleshooting or exploration. Ideal for developers and tech enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Fast Bluetooth device scanning
  • Real-time signal strength (RSSI) tracking
  • Detailed device information (UUID, manufacturer data)
  • Support for BLE and classic Bluetooth
  • Intuitive and lightweight design
Features
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Bluetooth Scanner Discover and monitor nearby Bluetooth devices in seconds! Bluetooth Scanner helps you easily find, identify, and analyze Bluetooth and BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) devices around you — from headphones and speakers to smartwatches, sensors, and more. Key Features: - Fast and accurate Bluetooth device scanning - Real-time signal strength (RSSI) tracking - View detailed device info: UUID, manufacturer data and more - Support for BLE and classic Bluetooth devices - Clean, intuitive, and lightweight design Perfect for troubleshooting connections, testing Bluetooth signal range, or exploring nearby smart devices. Whether you’re a developer, a tech enthusiast — Bluetooth Scanner gives you the visibility and control you need. Stay connected, stay in range. Privacy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11oCVl-9bnAC4NC3-tcSRV3peZQHoQikOdO8CxNb9oYU/edit?usp=sharing Terms: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zGC3ctjHpyob-I-vnM80KBGqrecNvXgKkUhm8ij71nI/edit?usp=sharing

About

BLE Scanner

Analyze Bluetooth signals to understand device behavior, locate lost items, and detect unwanted trackers. Debug GATT services, decode advertisements, and record sessions for detailed analysis. Offers real-time insights without ads or sign-up.

Highlights
  • Scan nearby BLE devices with RSSI graphs
  • Read device information without pairing
  • Locator mode for finding lost devices
  • Detect unknown trackers and AirTags
  • Debug GATT services in real-time
  • Decode iBeacon and Eddystone advertisements
  • Record and replay BLE sessions
Features
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See every Bluetooth signal around you and finally understand what each device is doing. Whether you are bringing up a new board, chasing a flaky connection in the field, or checking whether something is quietly tracking you, you get clear answers in seconds. Built by a team that ships BLE hardware, so it works the way engineers actually think. No ads, no account, no sign-up. Open it and start scanning. What you can do: Find anything fast. Scan every nearby BLE device with live RSSI graphs and smart filtering, so the device you care about never gets lost in the noise. Know your gear without pairing. Read AirPods, Beats, iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, HomePod, and HomeKit accessories at a glance, including battery where available. Walk straight to a lost device. Locator mode turns signal strength into real distance with Kalman smoothing and path loss estimates, and the haptics speed up as you close in. Stay safe from unwanted tracking. Spot unknown AirTags and stealth trackers that follow you between locations before they become a problem. Debug GATT in real time. Inspect every service and characteristic, then read, write, and subscribe to notifications without leaving the app. Make sense of raw advertisements. Decode iBeacon, Eddystone, and manufacturer data so you can verify firmware and beacons quickly. Prove what happened. Record and replay full BLE sessions for debugging, reporting, and QA, and stream events to your own HTTPS webhook in real time. The result is less guessing, faster fixes, and confidence that nothing around you goes unnoticed. Tap Get and scan everything around you. It is free to start. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://BigBalli.com/privacy

Screenshots

Bluetooth Scanner4 screens
BLE Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bluetooth Scanner at 4.5 against BLE Scanner's 4.2. Bluetooth Scanner also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Bluetooth Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BLE Scanner sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bluetooth Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 5 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Bluetooth Scanner versus BLE Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBluetooth ScannerBLE Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (11 ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Number of ratings11 — better5
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeoman GulBigBalli Consulting llc

Customer experience

Bluetooth Scanner

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

BLE Scanner

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bluetooth Scanner

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlimited Access$2.99
5 purchases

BLE Scanner

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly Offer$19.991 Year
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  • Annual$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Bluetooth Scanner free?
Bluetooth Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BLE Scanner free?
BLE Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bluetooth Scanner or BLE Scanner?
Bluetooth Scanner is rated higher. Bluetooth Scanner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while BLE Scanner averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Bluetooth Scanner or BLE Scanner have ads?
Neither Bluetooth Scanner nor BLE Scanner shows ads.

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