# Bluetooth Scanner vs HelloBlue

The clearest difference is rating: HelloBlue at 5.0 against Bluetooth Scanner's 4.5. Bluetooth Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bluetooth Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and HelloBlue sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HelloBlue holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluetooth Scanner has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluetooth Scanner | HelloBlue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-scanner-scan-ble/id6754759989/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helloblue-bluetooth-debugger/id6766489420/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 2 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Teoman Gul](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772058639) | [英 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894194353) |

## What reviewers say

### Bluetooth Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-scanner-scan-ble/id6754759989)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Unlimited Access | $2.99 | one-time |


### HelloBlue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helloblue-bluetooth-debugger/id6766489420)

This tool streamlines Bluetooth Low Energy device debugging. It allows users to scan, inspect GATT services, exchange data in real-time, and automate testing sequences. Capture and export logs for detailed analysis.

**Highlights:** Scan and identify BLE devices, Inspect GATT services and characteristics, Read and monitor characteristic values live, Send and receive messages in real-time, Automate repetitive testing sequences, Capture and export logs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Month Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Year Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Subscription | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bluetooth Scanner free?

Bluetooth Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HelloBlue free?

HelloBlue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bluetooth Scanner or HelloBlue?

HelloBlue is rated higher. Bluetooth Scanner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while HelloBlue averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Bluetooth Scanner or HelloBlue have ads?

Neither Bluetooth Scanner nor HelloBlue shows ads.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*