Bluetooth UART time vs NetScanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bluetooth UART time
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When no WIFI is available this app can be used the send an accurate time and date. The app is designed to be used in my word clock project that can be found here: https://github.com/ednieuw and https://ednieuw.home.xs4all.nl/Woordklok/The app can also send and receive text. On my Github site examples can be found to communicate with ESP32's like the Arduino Nano ESP32. With the BLEserialPro and BLEserialnRF app from the App store and other BLE terminal UART apps a connectio"BLE-UARTtime"n can be made. When this app is installed on an iPhone the device broadcast name is the name of the iPhone instead of the expected "BLE-UARTtime" .
NetScanner
This tool allows developers to inspect HTTP and HTTPS traffic directly on their iPhone. It captures requests and responses in real-time, aids in debugging, and offers built-in utilities for analysis and testing.
- Real-time traffic inspection
- HTTPS setup and debugging
- Request analysis and editing
- Rewrite rules for local debugging
- Session history and HAR export
- Built-in developer utilities
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NetScanner is a native iPhone network debugging tool built for developers, testers, security researchers, and advanced users who need to inspect HTTP and HTTPS traffic directly on device. It is designed to make mobile traffic inspection faster, clearer, and more practical for day-to-day debugging work. With NetScanner, you can capture requests and responses in real time, review key request details, manage HTTPS certificate setup, and keep your debugging workflow on the device. The app focuses on practical inspection and troubleshooting, while also providing utilities that help speed up API testing and request analysis. 1. Real-time traffic inspection Capture HTTP and HTTPS traffic on iPhone and review requests, responses, status codes, timing, headers, body content, and other key details in one place. 2. HTTPS setup and debugging workflow Follow guided certificate setup steps, inspect request and response data more clearly, and use the app as a daily debugging companion for interface analysis and issue investigation. 3. Request analysis and editing Review request content in detail, replay requests, edit parameters, and quickly verify API behavior during testing and troubleshooting. 4. Rewrite rules and local debugging Apply rewrite rules for request or response debugging, adjust traffic behavior, and support more flexible development and verification scenarios. 5. Session history and HAR export Keep captured sessions organized, review previous traffic records, and export HAR files when you need to share or archive debugging results. 6. Built-in developer utilities Use integrated tools such as JSON formatting, URL encode/decode, Base64 encode/decode, regex testing, hash generation, and timestamp conversion without leaving the app. Captured traffic and debugging data stay on device unless you explicitly choose to export or share them. - Terms of Service:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy Policy:https://my.feishu.cn/wiki/WoLPwKrZEiXEb3kCutlcgpw9nff
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bluetooth UART time at none against NetScanner's 2. Bluetooth UART time also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price 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
Both are free to download. NetScanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Bluetooth UART time asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Bluetooth UART time | NetScanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ed Nieuwenhuys | 艳 罗 |
In-app purchases
Bluetooth UART time
No in-app purchases
NetScanner
- Annual Pro$19.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$39.99
Questions
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