Comparison

Bento vs Bluetooth Radar Pro

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

Head to head
About

Bento

Features
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STOP PUTTING OFF THE EXPERIENCES THAT MATTER MOST Built for readers of "Die With Zero" by Bill Perkins. Your 30s aren't the same as your 50s. The adventures you can handle now won't be possible later. The relationships you build today compound over decades. Bento helps you plan life experiences by age and energy, so you do the right things before health, mobility, or circumstances change. ———————————————————————— WHY AGE-BASED PLANNING MATTERS Most people plan finances by decade but leave experiences to chance. Then one day you realize: - That backpacking trip through Asia? Your knees won't cooperate anymore. - Learning to surf? Harder to start at 55 than 35. - Building deep friendships? Takes years of investment, not last-minute planning. Time is your scarcest resource. Not money. Not motivation. Time and physical capability. Bento gives you a system to plan experiences when they'll matter most. ———————————————————————— HOW BENTO WORKS Age-Based Buckets Create life stage buckets (30-35, 35-40, etc.) and fill them with experiences optimized for that age range. Physically demanding adventures in your 30s. Legacy building in your 50s+. Experience Library Browse 100+ curated ideas across Travel, Adventure, Health, Relationships, Learning, and Career. Add your own custom experiences to personalize your timeline. Visual Timeline See your entire life mapped out. Understand what needs to happen soon vs. what can wait. No more wondering "am I doing enough?" Memory Dividends Track experiences that compound over time. The trip you take at 35 creates memories you'll enjoy for 50+ years. That's a return no investment account can match. ———————————————————————— PERFECT FOR: - Die With Zero readers ready to implement the philosophy - Anyone who realizes they're delaying experiences indefinitely - People optimizing for life satisfaction, not just retirement savings - Those who want to prioritize experiences over possessions ———————————————————————— GET STARTED IN 4 STEPS: 1. Set Your Timeline Enter your birth year. Bento creates age-based buckets for your life. 2. Discover Experiences Browse 100+ curated ideas or add your own. 3. Assign to Life Stages Place experiences in the age bucket where they belong. 4. Live With Zero Regrets Track progress. Check off experiences. Make every decade count. ———————————————————————— Download Bento. Your future self will thank you. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Bluetooth Radar Pro

This app helps you locate Bluetooth Low Energy devices in real-time using a radar interface. It provides distance estimates, technical details, and allows you to set up alerts for your favorite devices. Advanced tools are available for deeper analysis.

Highlights
  • Live BLE scanning with radar
  • Distance estimation from RSSI
  • Eco and Precision power modes
  • Street Mode for walking
  • Favorites and alerts
  • Technical BLE details
  • Pro Tools for advanced analysis
Features
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Bluetooth Radar detects Bluetooth Low Energy devices around you in real-time. Visualizes signal strength (RSSI), estimates distances, and finds headsets, wearables, beacons, and other BLE peripherals with a clear radar and sortable list. MAIN FUNCTIONS • Live BLE scanning with radar blips and device list • Distance estimated by RSSI and TX power • Eco and Precision modes for battery and detail balance • Street mode to search while walking (signal + heading) • Favorites and alerts when a device returns to range • Technical detail, Manufacturer Data and beacons • Pro Tools: Signal Monitor, GATT Explorer and Data Decoder • CSV export and built-in help • Available in Spanish, English, French, Italian, German and Portuguese WHO IT'S FOR Ideal if you're looking to locate a nearby device, analyze BLE ads, explore GATT services, or keep an eye on favorites with notifications. FREE AND PREMIUM VERSION The app is free to use with daily quotas. Premium unlocks Tools Pro, unlimited Street Mode and Accuracy (after trial), tracking/detailing/GATT/exports/favorites with no daily limit. AUTO-RENEWING SUBSCRIPTIONS • Premium Monthly — 1 month, auto-renew • Premium Yearly — 1 year, auto-renewal • Lifetime Access — one-time purchase (not auto-renewable) Payment will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period (if applicable) is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. LEGAL LINKS (required) Privacy Policy: https://www.ble-radar.com/privacidad.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.ble-radar.com/terminos.html Apple Standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: info@ble-radar.com

Screenshots

Bento3 screens
Bluetooth Radar Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bento at fortnightly against Bluetooth Radar Pro's every 6 weeks. Bento also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Bento sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year and Bluetooth Radar Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bento ships an update fortnightly, Bluetooth Radar Pro every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Bento versus Bluetooth Radar Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBentoBluetooth Radar Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYING JIE TANJose Antonio Salinas Garcia

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Bento

Subscriptions1
  • Bento Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Bento Pro Lifetime$49.99
3 purchases

Bluetooth Radar Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Mensual3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium Anual3 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Acceso Vitalicio$17.99

Questions

Is Bento free?
Bento is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bluetooth Radar Pro free?
Bluetooth Radar Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bento or Bluetooth Radar Pro have ads?
Neither Bento nor Bluetooth Radar Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bento or Bluetooth Radar Pro?
Bento ships an update fortnightly, and Bluetooth Radar Pro every 6 weeks. Most recently, Bento was updated on October 17, 2026 and Bluetooth Radar Pro on October 24, 2026.

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