Comparison

UniversalBle Explorer vs Code Browser

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

Head to head
About

UniversalBle Explorer

Features
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UniversalBle Explorer is an open-source developer tool for discovering, connecting to and debugging Bluetooth Low Energy devices. Built on the universal_ble Flutter plugin, it offers a consistent experience across all platforms. SCAN & DISCOVER • Real-time scanning with a prominent scan button and a Start Scan prompt when no devices are found • Filter by service UUIDs, name prefix or manufacturer data, with saved presets that persist between sessions • Search devices by name or company name, resolved from Bluetooth SIG company identifiers • Sort by RSSI, last seen or name • View RSSI, the last advertisement and a live advertisement list that flashes as new packets arrive • Scanning continues while you inspect a device • Inspect devices already connected at system level on supported platforms CONNECT • One-tap connect and disconnect with live connection state • Optional autoConnect for automatic reconnection • Multiple simultaneous connections SERVICES & CHARACTERISTICS • Full GATT discovery with clear, human-readable output • Favorite services first, system services last • Property filter chips for read, write, notify, indicate and more • Text search by characteristic UUID, ignoring case and hyphens • Previous/next navigation between characteristics • Copy the complete service layout from the panel header READ, WRITE & SUBSCRIBE • Read characteristic values on demand • Write with or without response • Subscribe to notifications and indications, individually or for all at once • Live values in the log with timestamps GATT SERVER • Create, edit and manage GATT server profiles with services and characteristics • Run a peripheral server with advertising • Add or remove services at runtime • Import and export profiles as JSON DEVICE FINGERPRINT • Capture a complete fingerprint in one tap: 60 seconds of consolidated advertisements, discovered services, all readable values and a rolling-ID check after reconnecting • Copy the full report or stop the capture at any time LOGS & DIAGNOSTICS • Add custom log entries and clear individual entries • Auto-scroll to the newest entry, with a persisted toggle • Characteristic UUIDs included on read, write and error entries • Copy advertisements with an optional RSSI column • Detailed error codes and a configurable operation timeout POWER USER TOOLS • Command queue: Global, Per Device, Auto or None • Request a larger MTU for higher throughput • Pair and unpair devices with live pairing state • Guided permission flow and Bluetooth availability indicator BUILT FOR DEVELOPERS Whether you are building a BLE product, testing hardware, validating firmware or learning Bluetooth Low Energy, UniversalBle Explorer gives you the visibility and control you need. It is free, open source and built on the universal_ble plugin.

About

Code Browser

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Code Browser - The Exclusive Code Browser for Developers Browse and edit code efficiently anytime, anywhere! Code Browser is a lightweight browser specially designed for developers. It not only allows you to quickly access any URL, but also enables seamless exploration of GitHub repositories, highlights code in more than 100 programming languages, and even lets you modify the code in your private projects directly within the app using online editors such as vscode.dev and github.dev. Key Features - Exclusive Browser for Developers: Lightweight and efficient with fast loading speed, optimized specifically for code browsing, and supports access to any URL. - Deep GitHub Integration: Repository search, code retrieval, trend viewing, and private repository management. Take full control of your GitHub projects without switching tools. - Intelligent Syntax Highlighting: Automatically highlights code in over 100 programming languages, delivering a clearer and more comfortable code reading experience. - In-App Code Editing: Modify the code in your private repositories directly through online editors like vscode.dev and github.dev for efficient development anytime, anywhere. Target Users • Software Developers: Quickly view, search, and edit code • Tech Learners: Browse excellent open-source projects to enhance programming skills • Project Managers: Track GitHub trends and team code repositories • Programming Enthusiasts: Explore the world of code anytime, anywhere Code Browser - Making code browsing and editing simpler, and development more efficient!

Screenshots

UniversalBle Explorer4 screens
Code Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: UniversalBle Explorer at Free against Code Browser's $3.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

UniversalBle Explorer is free to download; Code Browser costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
UniversalBle Explorer versus Code Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversalBle ExplorerCode Browser
PriceFree — better$3.99
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB22 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNavideck Labs OUShanghai Dazhuo Information Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

UniversalBle Explorer

No in-app purchases

None

Code Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UniversalBle Explorer free?
UniversalBle Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Code Browser free?
Code Browser costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do UniversalBle Explorer or Code Browser have ads?
Neither UniversalBle Explorer nor Code Browser shows ads.

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