Comparison

Blue Switch vs BLE Key App

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 Key App

Features
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Features of BLE Key app: - Manual Unlock. Swipe up “Lock" icon on app's main page to unlock a door. - View User List and Add/Delete/Edit user information. - View Audit Trail to view/export event log history. - Backup and Restore data. - Add user cards or key fobs to unlock. - Enable keypad access to unlock.

Screenshots

Blue Switch4 screens
BLE Key App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BLE Key App at none against Blue Switch's 1. BLE Key App also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence 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 Key App asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blue Switch ships an update every 3 months, BLE Key App every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Blue Switch versus BLE Key App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlue SwitchBLE Key App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (43 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings43 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVitalij SchaeferGianni Industries Inc.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Blue Switch

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$17.99
None

BLE Key App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blue Switch free?
Blue Switch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BLE Key App free?
BLE Key App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Blue Switch or BLE Key App have ads?
Blue Switch shows ads; BLE Key App does not.
Which is updated more often, Blue Switch or BLE Key App?
Blue Switch ships an update every 3 months, and BLE Key App every 6 weeks. Most recently, Blue Switch was updated on September 23, 2026 and BLE Key App on September 18, 2026.

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