# BLE Scanner vs HelloBT

The clearest difference is rating: HelloBT at 5.0 against BLE Scanner's 4.5. BLE Scanner's advantage is chart position (#149 vs unranked) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BLE Scanner sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and HelloBT sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HelloBT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BLE Scanner has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BLE Scanner ships an update every 5 days, HelloBT weekly. Both last shipped on November 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BLE Scanner | HelloBT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ble-scanner-bluetooth-sniffer/id6762021743/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellobt-bluetooth-debugger/id6766489420/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#149** | — |
| Size | 20 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BigBalli Consulting llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/363765325) | [英 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894194353) |

## What reviewers say

### BLE Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ble-scanner-bluetooth-sniffer/id6762021743)

**Currently charting:** #149 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Analyze Bluetooth signals to understand device behavior, locate lost items, and detect unwanted trackers. Debug GATT services, decode advertisements, and record sessions for detailed analysis. Offers real-time insights without ads or sign-up.

**Highlights:** Scan nearby BLE devices with RSSI graphs, Read device information without pairing, Locator mode for finding lost devices, Detect unknown trackers and AirTags, Debug GATT services in real-time, Decode iBeacon and Eddystone advertisements, Record and replay BLE sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### HelloBT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellobt-bluetooth-debugger/id6766489420)

This tool streamlines Bluetooth Low Energy device debugging. It allows users to scan, inspect GATT services, exchange data in real-time, and automate testing sequences. Capture and export logs for detailed analysis.

**Highlights:** Scan and identify BLE devices, Inspect GATT services and characteristics, Read and monitor characteristic values live, Send and receive messages in real-time, Automate repetitive testing sequences, Capture and export logs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Month Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Year Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Subscription | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BLE Scanner free?

BLE Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HelloBT free?

HelloBT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BLE Scanner or HelloBT?

HelloBT is rated higher. BLE Scanner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while HelloBT averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do BLE Scanner or HelloBT have ads?

Neither BLE Scanner nor HelloBT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BLE Scanner or HelloBT?

BLE Scanner ships an update every 5 days, and HelloBT weekly. Most recently, BLE Scanner was updated on November 15, 2026 and HelloBT on November 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*