Comparison

Bluetooth Scanner vs LocationLab

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

LocationLab

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LocationLab helps iOS developers and QA testers reproduce location scenarios on their own test iPhone. Search for places, enter exact coordinates or select points on the map to test stationary and moving locations. Features: • Paste multiple coordinates at once, review the parsed count, errors and preview, then confirm a temporary route. • Reorder favorites and saved routes; optimize route order, reverse routes and remove duplicate points. • Create, edit, import and share GPX routes; share plain-text coordinates, one point per line. • Petal Orbit and Ring Orbit patterns with adjustable radius and speed, and continuous or jump transitions between centers. • Share original centers, expanded paths or offset copies without modifying the original route. • Fixed or varying speed, point-to-point arrival pauses, continuous or jump-back loops, and random roaming with adjustable range and speed. • Remember the last selected position without automatically starting simulation on relaunch. • Stop testing and restore the real location. The free tier includes three successful location settings per local calendar day and a homepage banner, subject to consent and ad availability. Pro offers monthly, three-month and annual auto-renewable subscriptions with identical features: unlimited location settings, up to 500 favorites and 100 saved routes, route playback/orbits, random roaming and no banner while Pro is active. Prices are shown in the app. Eligible customers can start a 7-day free trial with Apple purchase confirmation; declining a subscription does not remove the daily free allowance. Restore Purchases and Manage Subscription are on the Pro page. After entitlement expiry, saved data is retained but new paid actions are blocked. A route already started with a valid entitlement may continue for up to 24 hours after its last verified expiry. This does not extend other Pro access, and stopping ends the allowance. Connection loss or system termination can still interrupt playback. Restore Real Location, pairing import and connection recovery are not subject to the daily quota. Requirements: • iOS 26 or later with Developer Mode enabled. • On iOS 27 or later, choose LL Pair to create a pairing file on the iPhone and send or export it. On iOS 26, or when choosing computer setup, connect to a Mac or Windows PC by USB and use the LocationLab Setup Assistant. The macOS release is notarized; Windows may show SmartScreen. • After initial device pairing, use Wi-Fi or follow the app’s built-in tunnel and brief manual Airplane Mode steps to create or rebuild the local connection. The computer is not needed after setup. • If the local connection has failed, follow the app’s reconnection guide before restoring the real location. LocationLab uses the iOS developer location-simulation workflow. Apple Maps and other Core Location apps may receive simulated locations. Pairing files, favorites and routes are processed locally; file sharing is initiated by the user. See the privacy policy for free-tier advertising data and choices. The app does not route general Internet traffic to developer servers. Before navigation, location sharing, emergency services or other safety-related activities, stop testing and confirm that the real location has been restored. Trials automatically renew at the selected plan price unless cancelled. To avoid charges, cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. Privacy policy: https://locationlab.net/privacy.html Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Bluetooth Scanner4 screens
LocationLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LocationLab at none against Bluetooth Scanner's 1. LocationLab also leads on chart position (#131 vs unranked). Bluetooth Scanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price 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

Both are free to download. Bluetooth Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LocationLab asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bluetooth Scanner versus LocationLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBluetooth ScannerLocationLab
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (11 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank—#131 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeoman GulSHU-CHIH LIN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bluetooth Scanner

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlimited Access$2.99
None

LocationLab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bluetooth Scanner free?
Bluetooth Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LocationLab free?
LocationLab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bluetooth Scanner or LocationLab have ads?
LocationLab shows ads; Bluetooth Scanner does not.

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