Comparison

StarFish BLE Connect vs Network Connect

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

Head to head
About

StarFish BLE Connect

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StarFish BLE Connect brings a disciplined, engineering-first workflow to Bluetooth® Low Energy exploration — so you can move from discovery to insight with confidence. Built in the spirit of StarFish Medical’s “dig deeper / cut to the chase” approach to solving problems, the app helps teams quickly connect, inspect, and interact with BLE devices during development, verification, and field troubleshooting. Connect with clarity: - Fast scanning with practical filters (name, connectable, unnamed devices, RSSI threshold) - Quick reconnect to the last connected device to streamline repeat test cycles - Clear status and error reporting so you know what happened and what to try next Explore GATT with confidence: - Services & characteristics browser designed for readability - Read / Write / Notify workflows with commonly used value formats (Hex, UTF-8, Bool, Int32 LE, UInt16 LE, Float32 LE) - History views for Read, Write and Notify to support debugging and comparison over time Built for real-world iteration: - Persisted preferences (scan options, filters, formats, last selections) so your workspace is ready when you are - Developer-friendly details when you need them, without clutter when you don’t Privacy & usage: - StarFish BLE Connect is a no-login tool. Preferences and session state are stored locally on your device. - Bluetooth access is required to scan and connect. Note: This app is intended for engineering, test, and troubleshooting workflows. It is not a medical device and is not intended for diagnosis or patient monitoring. Inspired by StarFish Medical’s commitment to helping innovators overcome challenging technology obstacles to create breakthrough products that improve health and save lives.

About

Network Connect

This app tests your internet connection by checking access to popular global services. It provides real-time, detailed results including DNS, TLS timing, and certificate analysis for a clear overview of service availability.

Highlights
  • Tests connectivity to 24 popular services
  • Real-time results with detailed timing
  • DNS resolution checks
  • TLS handshake timing
  • Certificate analysis
  • Parallel checks for speed
Features
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Network Connect analyzes your internet connection by testing access to popular services worldwide. Features: - Test connectivity to 24 popular services across messaging, social media, video, and DNS - Real-time results with detailed timing (DNS, TLS, response time) - Certificate analysis for each service - Parallel checks for fast results Each check provides a clear overview of service availability on your network, along with detailed technical information including DNS resolution, TLS handshake timing, and certificate details.

Screenshots

StarFish BLE Connect4 screens
Network Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: StarFish BLE Connect at 13.0 against Network Connect's 16.6. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
StarFish BLE Connect versus Network Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarFish BLE ConnectNetwork Connect
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStarfish Product Engineering IncDGTL TECH LLC

In-app purchases

None

StarFish BLE Connect

No in-app purchases

None

Network Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StarFish BLE Connect free?
StarFish BLE Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Network Connect free?
Network Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StarFish BLE Connect or Network Connect have ads?
Neither StarFish BLE Connect nor Network Connect shows ads.

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