Comparison

StarFish BLE Connect vs AirChat 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

AirChat Connect

Communicate instantly with others nearby, even without internet or cellular service. Share messages and photos directly between devices using advanced peer-to-peer Wi-Fi technology for private and seamless offline conversations.

Highlights
  • Offline text messaging
  • Photo and media sharing
  • Quick device pairing
  • Chat history saving
  • Secure direct connection
  • Dark theme interface
Features
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AirChat Connect - Communication Without Borders! Stay connected with friends anytime, anywhere, even when you have absolutely no internet access or mobile network coverage. AirChat Connect uses advanced Wi-Fi Aware (Peer-to-Peer) technology to connect you directly with the people around you. Whether you are hiking in the mountains, flying on an airplane, attending a crowded festival, or simply in an area with a poor connection – AirChat Connect provides seamless and fast communication entirely offline. Key Features: Offline Chat: Send and receive text messages without an internet connection. Photo Sharing: Easily and instantly send photos and media files to your friends. Quick Pairing: Automatically discover and connect to nearby devices in seconds. Chat History: Save your previous conversations and review them at any time. Secure & Direct Connection: Your messages are transmitted directly between devices without any intermediary servers, ensuring maximum privacy. Modern Design: Enjoy a sleek, premium Dark Theme interface. Download AirChat Connect today and discover the freedom of communication, wherever you are! --- Information about Auto-Renewable Subscriptions: To unlock the full mesh experience, you can subscribe to AirChat Premium. - Subscription Name: AirChat Premium - Duration & Price: Monthly for $1.99, or Yearly for $19.99 (pricing may vary by region). - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://teakupradze.github.io/OfflineChat-AirChat/#privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://teakupradze.github.io/OfflineChat-AirChat/#terms

Screenshots

StarFish BLE Connect4 screens
AirChat Connect3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: StarFish BLE Connect at none against AirChat Connect's shown. StarFish BLE Connect also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price and in-app purchases 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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
StarFish BLE Connect versus AirChat Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarFish BLE ConnectAirChat Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStarfish Product Engineering IncBerika Shonia

In-app purchases

None

StarFish BLE Connect

No in-app purchases

None

AirChat Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StarFish BLE Connect free?
StarFish BLE Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AirChat Connect free?
AirChat Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StarFish BLE Connect or AirChat Connect have ads?
AirChat Connect shows ads; StarFish BLE Connect does not.

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