Comparison

Kestrel LITE vs BlueTooth Scanner Plus

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

Head to head
About

Kestrel LITE

Analyze network packet capture files directly on your iPhone or iPad. Inspect packet details, reassemble TCP streams, and view host inventories and DNS queries. This app operates entirely offline and on-device, ensuring your data privacy.

Highlights
  • Packet list with hex+ASCII inspector
  • TCP stream reassembly
  • Flow records with bidirectional counts
  • Host inventory with DNS resolution
  • Protocol classification
  • Timeline view of capture activity
  • Chain-of-custody log
Features
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Kestrel Lite is a network packet analyzer for iPhone and iPad — open a PCAP or PCAPNG file, see what's inside, and triage it from your phone or tablet. CORE FEATURES Dashboard with tappable widgets — jump from any metric to the relevant tab Packets list with hex+ASCII inspector and filter syntax (port, host, protocol, length) TCP stream reassembly with full payload view (captures under 1 GB) Flow records with bidirectional byte/packet counts Host inventory with hostname resolution from DNS observed in the capture DNS queries with full A/AAAA/CNAME/MX/TXT response data Protocol classification: TCP, UDP, ICMP, HTTP, HTTPS, DNS, SSH, FTP, SMTP, TLS, ARP, SMB, mDNS, DHCP, NTP, SNMP, SSDP, QUIC Timeline view of capture activity Chain-of-custody log with SHA-256 file integrity hash PRIVACY GUARANTEE 100% offline — no network access 100% on-device — your captures never leave your device No account required, no sign-in Free with no ads IDEAL FOR Network engineers triaging captures on the go Security analysts doing first-pass review Students learning packet analysis and networking Anyone curious about what's actually in their PCAP files LIMITATIONS PCAP files are processed up to 50,000 packets per capture Raw payload search is not included TCP reassembly disables automatically above 1 GB to protect device memory Upgrade to Kestrel Sight to get: Unlimited packet capacity — no 50,000-packet cap Analyst Bookmarks — flag any packet, flow, host, DNS query, or stream with a note. Bookmarks are included in the PDF export Enhanced IPv6 support — addresses displayed in canonical RFC 5952 form, search matches any textual representation of the same address Refined PDF reports — human-readable durations, complete Top Talkers, paginated bookmarks Refined CSV exports SUPPORT Questions, issues, or feature requests? Email support@tracivex.com — we read every message and use your feedback to guide development.

About

BlueTooth Scanner Plus

Quickly scan and identify nearby Bluetooth devices like headphones, speakers, and smart gadgets. View device names and signal strength to estimate proximity. Features a clean, user-friendly interface for everyday use.

Highlights
  • Scan for nearby Bluetooth devices
  • View detected device names
  • See signal strength
  • Refresh scans
  • Simple, clean design
Features
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Find nearby Bluetooth devices in seconds. Blue Scanner helps you quickly scan for Bluetooth devices around you and see what’s nearby. Use it to identify headphones, speakers, watches, fitness trackers, smart devices, and other Bluetooth-enabled items. Features: • Scan for nearby Bluetooth devices • View detected device names • See signal strength to estimate how close a device may be • Refresh scans anytime • Simple, clean, easy-to-use design Great for checking what devices are around your home, office, car, or workspace. Blue Scanner is a simple Bluetooth discovery tool built for everyday use. Subscription Terms After the free trial ends, your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the trial or current billing period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account after confirmation of purchase. Terms: https://sites.google.com/view/talk-or-not/home

Screenshots

Kestrel LITE4 screens
BlueTooth Scanner Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kestrel LITE at none against BlueTooth Scanner Plus's 3. Kestrel LITE also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.5). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 Plus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Kestrel LITE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Kestrel LITE against 5.0 for BlueTooth Scanner Plus. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Kestrel LITE versus BlueTooth Scanner Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKestrel LITEBlueTooth Scanner Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTracivex LLCTalk or Not, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Kestrel LITE

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

BlueTooth Scanner Plus

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • monthly premium7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Annual Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Kestrel LITE free?
Kestrel LITE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BlueTooth Scanner Plus free?
BlueTooth Scanner Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kestrel LITE or BlueTooth Scanner Plus?
Kestrel LITE and BlueTooth Scanner Plus are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Kestrel LITE or BlueTooth Scanner Plus have ads?
Neither Kestrel LITE nor BlueTooth Scanner Plus shows ads.

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