Comparison

Blue Switch vs BLE tools with terminal

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

Head to head
About

Blue Switch

Control 2, 4, or 8 channel Bluetooth BLE relay modules from your iPhone or iPad. Assign custom names to modules and individual relays for easy identification and management. Enhance security by changing the default password.

Highlights
  • Control 2, 4, or 8 channel relay modules
  • Bluetooth BLE connectivity
  • Assign custom module aliases
  • Assign custom relay aliases
  • Change default password for security
  • Connect to multiple modules
Features
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This app allows you to control a 2, 4 or 8 Channel Relay Module Bluetooth BLE with your iPhone or iPad. To use this app, you need one of these three modules: "2 Channel Relay Module Bluetooth BLE" "4 Channel Relay Module Bluetooth BLE" "8 Channel Relay Module Bluetooth BLE" These modules can be ordered at many online shops. Please use a search engine to find a shop. This app can be connected with any number of modules. By entering an alias, the modules are marked clearly and can easily be assigned to a use area. Name the modules for example "Relay 1", "Relay 2", "Electronic lab project" or "Ambient Light". An alias can also be entered for each relay. The default password for these modules is usually "12345678". For more security, the app also allows you to change the password. The password must be eight digits long.

About

BLE tools with terminal

Features
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A practical BluetoothLE scanning tool that can connect to BLE Bluetooth devices to obtain information, supports terminal mode, and can set function keys. It is a very convenient tool for developers of Arduino or Raspberry pie. Support the reminder function of Bluetooth device [online]. When the stored Bluetooth device is scanned, a reminder will appear. The distance can be judged by the value of rssi. If there is a Bluetooth headset forgotten where to put it, you can use this function to find . There is also an interesting application method for this function. For example, put the Bluetooth headset in the suitcase when going abroad. When the suitcase turntable sends the luggage out, the mobile phone will remind the user that the luggage is here!

Screenshots

Blue Switch4 screens
BLE tools with terminal3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BLE tools with terminal at none against Blue Switch's 1. BLE tools with terminal also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). Blue Switch's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 23 months). On price, ads 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. Blue Switch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BLE tools with terminal asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blue Switch ships an update every 3 months, BLE tools with terminal every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Blue Switch versus BLE tools with terminal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlue SwitchBLE tools with terminal
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (43 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings43 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 23 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVitalij SchaeferYihang Huang

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Blue Switch

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$17.99
None

BLE tools with terminal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blue Switch free?
Blue Switch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BLE tools with terminal free?
BLE tools with terminal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Blue Switch or BLE tools with terminal have ads?
Both Blue Switch and BLE tools with terminal show ads.
Which is updated more often, Blue Switch or BLE tools with terminal?
Blue Switch ships an update every 3 months, and BLE tools with terminal every 23 months. Most recently, Blue Switch was updated on September 23, 2026 and BLE tools with terminal on September 18, 2026.

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