Comparison

Blue Switch vs Bluetooth V2.1 SPP Setup

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

Bluetooth V2.1 SPP Setup

Features
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The iOS portable devices will connect with the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to serial port converter devices and exchange data with them bi-directional. The serial port includes RS-232 or RS-422 RS-485 interfaces. The user will test the APP with the SCADA, Robot, UAV, PLC, CNC or etc. with the BLE to serial port devices. The APP will be customized to meet the specific applications.

Screenshots

Blue Switch4 screens
Bluetooth V2.1 SPP Setup3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bluetooth V2.1 SPP Setup at none against Blue Switch's 1. Bluetooth V2.1 SPP Setup also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price 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. Bluetooth V2.1 SPP Setup asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blue Switch ships an update every 3 months, Bluetooth V2.1 SPP Setup every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Blue Switch versus Bluetooth V2.1 SPP Setup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlue SwitchBluetooth V2.1 SPP Setup
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (43 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings43 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVitalij SchaeferFUH CHERNG SHEU

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Blue Switch

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$17.99
None

Bluetooth V2.1 SPP Setup

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blue Switch free?
Blue Switch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bluetooth V2.1 SPP Setup free?
Bluetooth V2.1 SPP Setup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Blue Switch or Bluetooth V2.1 SPP Setup have ads?
Blue Switch shows ads; Bluetooth V2.1 SPP Setup does not.
Which is updated more often, Blue Switch or Bluetooth V2.1 SPP Setup?
Blue Switch ships an update every 3 months, and Bluetooth V2.1 SPP Setup every 2 weeks. Most recently, Blue Switch was updated on November 6, 2026 and Bluetooth V2.1 SPP Setup on November 3, 2026.

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