BLE Sniffer vs RF Detector
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BLE Sniffer
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BLE Sniffer turns your iPhone into a passive Bluetooth Low Energy scanner. See the BLE devices broadcasting around you, log what they're advertising, and use a proximity radar to gauge how close they are — all without connecting to anything. Think of it as a "sniff raw" mode for the Bluetooth Low Energy spectrum: capture the advertisements in the air, filter nothing, analyze offline. Whether you're mapping the BLE devices in your own home, auditing your gear, or reverse-engineering your own hardware, BLE Sniffer shows you what's broadcasting nearby. WHAT IT DOES Live device scanning See a real-time list of the nearby BLE devices that are advertising — name, identifier, signal strength (RSSI), manufacturer, service UUIDs, advertisement count, and first/last-seen times. Sort by signal, activity, name, or recency. Device categorization (heuristic) A built-in lookup of the complete Bluetooth SIG manufacturer registry — 4,000+ vendor IDs — plus vendor and name heuristics attaches a visual badge to some devices to help you triage a long list — for example dev boards, smart-home gear, and devices whose manufacturer ID or advertised name matches known camera vendors. These are best-effort guesses based on what a device broadcasts, not confirmed identifications. Proximity radar & "Geiger" mode A radar view plots advertising devices on concentric rings by signal strength. Pick one device and switch to single-device mode: a big live RSSI readout with color-coded background plus audio and haptic feedback that speeds up as the signal gets stronger — walk around and home in on it like a metal detector. Sessions & baseline diffing Save a scan as a named session. Capture a baseline in one location, scan another, and diff the two — see which advertising devices appear in the new scan but not the baseline. A quick way to narrow a long list down to what changed. Full CSV export Export any session or live scan as CSV — one row per advertisement, with timestamps, identifiers, RSSI, manufacturer IDs, service UUIDs, TX power, and raw advertisement bytes. Share it anywhere via the system share sheet for offline analysis. Optional device inspection For devices you own, opt in to connect and browse the GATT service tree — read manufacturer, model, and firmware info and explore characteristics. Connections are always explicit and per-device; the app never auto-connects. PRIVACY-FIRST BY DESIGN • Passive by default — it listens, it doesn't transmit or pair • No ads, no in-app purchases, no subscriptions • No telemetry, no accounts, no cloud — your data stays on your device • Everything is logged locally and exported only when you choose GREAT FOR • Mapping and auditing the BLE devices broadcasting in your own home or office • Hardware hackers, makers, and security researchers • Anyone curious about the invisible radio traffic around them PERMISSIONS BLE Sniffer asks only for Bluetooth access, which it uses to listen for nearby device advertisements. It does not pair, transmit, or request your location. Each device appears under an app-scoped identifier assigned by iOS — no hardware addresses are exposed. NOTE BLE Sniffer is a passive observation tool for the Bluetooth Low Energy spectrum. It detects Bluetooth Low Energy advertisements only — it is not a hidden-camera or surveillance detector and cannot find devices that don't broadcast BLE (including many cameras, and anything using Bluetooth Classic, Wi-Fi, or cellular). RSSI indicates rough proximity (distance), not direction, and device categories are heuristic guesses, not guarantees. Please use it responsibly and legally.
RF Detector
This tool helps detect hidden electronic devices and cameras by scanning for electromagnetic fields and network connections. It offers real-time visualizers and alerts, all processed offline without requiring an account or sharing your data.
- Smart RF Detector
- Network Scanner
- Real-Time Visualizer
- Haptic & Audio Alerts
- 100% Offline Processing
- Zero Account Required
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Protect your peace of mind with ReFi. A secure, offline tool to find hidden devices and cameras. Are You Truly Alone? Hidden spy cameras, rogue microphones, and trackers are smaller and easier to hide than ever before. Whether you are in a hotel, an Airbnb, or a sensitive meeting, your privacy matters. Meet ReFi, your essential rf signal detector designed to help you scan your surroundings, locate suspicious electronic emissions, and secure your personal space. Why Choose ReFi? Most security apps require intrusive permissions or upload your data. Not us. Our usp is a privacy first rf detector. We believe a tool built to protect you should never track you. 100% Offline Processing: All scans happen entirely on your device. Zero Account Required: No registration, no emails, no tracking. No Data Sharing: We never collect, sell, or share your metrics. Key Features Smart RF Detector: Detect electromagnetic fields emitted by hidden electronic devices, lenses, and spy bugs. Network Scanner: Identify unauthorized devices connected to local Wi-Fi or Bluetooth networks. Real-Time Visualizer: Easy-to-read signal strength charts spike as you get closer to a threat. Haptic & Audio Alerts: Receive instant sound and vibration feedback to help you sweep a room discreetly. Perfect For: Travelers: Sweep vacation rentals and hotel rooms. Professionals: Secure conference rooms before sensitive discussions. Privacy Enthusiasts: Add an extra layer of daily defense against surveillance. Disclaimer: ReFi uses your phone’s built-in magnetometer and wireless sensors to locate potential threats. While highly effective as a first line of defense, standard smartphones cannot detect all dormant or military-grade signals. Download ReFi today—secure your space and keep your personal life private. Terms(EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy:https://nulladevs.com/app-privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RF Detector at every 4 days against BLE Sniffer's monthly. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BLE Sniffer ships an update monthly, RF Detector every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BLE Sniffer | RF Detector |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shibby Ventures LLC | Daniel Dominguez |
In-app purchases
BLE Sniffer
No in-app purchases
RF Detector
No in-app purchases
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