Blue2 Reader vs RAVEN IP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Blue2 Reader
Wirelessly capture temperature readings from compatible Emerson Cooper-Atkins devices using Bluetooth. View real-time data, toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius, and manage device settings like auto shut-off and battery level.
- Wireless temperature capture
- Real-time data display
- Fahrenheit/Celsius toggle
- Auto shut-off settings
- Device battery level indicator
- Firmware updates
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Blue2 Reader - the app that lets you unleash the capabilities of Emerson Cooper-Atkins Blue2 family of devices! Wirelessly capture temperature readings from any type K thermocouple probe - right from your mobile device! *Requires a bluetooth-capable device from Emerson Cooper-Atkins (Blue2, Blue2-D, Blue2-DIR, Multi-Function Thermometer) and a type K thermocouple probe (purchased separately). - Connects with Emerson Cooper-Atkins line of Blue2 and MFT instruments using Bluetooth Low Energy for fast, robust connections. - Continuously displays accurate temperature readings that can be updated: every 1 to 5 seconds for Blue2, and every 1 to 60 seconds for Blue2-D and Blue2-DIR. - Quickly toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius for the Blue2 instrument; this can be done directly from the Blue2-D, Blue2-DIR, and MFT instruments. - Capture temperature readings with the touch of a button - from the Blue2 instruments or the mobile device. - Conserve battery life with user-selectable auto shut off (after 1 to 30 minutes of inactivity on the Blue2 and after 1-60 minutes on the Blue2-D, Blue2-DIR, and MFT). - Displays the charge level of the Blue2 instruments - no guesswork! Blue2 Reader is intended to demonstrate the capabilities of Emerson Cooper-Atkins Blue2 devices for the purpose of evaluating the hardware. Additionally, the new Blue2 Reader app can be used by app developers to explore the GATT database on the Blue2 family of devices and can also be used to update the firmware on the Blue2-D, Blue2-DIR, and MFT.
RAVEN IP
Easily view and search recorded video from your recorder on your mobile device. Features include multi-camera display, time/date search, digital zoom, two-way audio, and cloud export. Receive push notifications for events and remotely activate relays.
- View and search video recordings
- Multi-camera display with swipe navigation
- Search by time and date
- Digital zoom for live and recorded video
- Two-way audio and PTZ control
- Push notifications for events
- Export video clips to the cloud
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View and search video from your recorder on your mobile device with ease. FEATURES: • Single sign-on to loads all recorder connection settings automatically • Display video from multiple camera views • Switch between cameras by swiping a finger • Search video by time and date • Digital Zoom for Live and Search • 2-way audio • Listen to recorded audio during playback • PTZ control for supported cameras • Event Search • Push Notifications • Multi-factor authentication • Export video clips to the cloud and share them with other users • Remotely activate relays • 360° view in live and recorded video with interactive PTZ control and zoom It is strongly recommended this app be used on a secure Wi-Fi network. Streaming high definition video over cellular networks can consume large amounts of data and deplete battery life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: RAVEN IP at 3.9 against Blue2 Reader's 2.6. Blue2 Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
RAVEN IP holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 7 respectively.
Blue2 Reader ships an update every 3 months, RAVEN IP every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Blue2 Reader | RAVEN IP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (5 ratings) | 3.9 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cooper-Atkins Corporation | Universal Atlantic Systems |
Customer experience
Blue2 Reader
RAVEN IP
In-app purchases
Blue2 Reader
No in-app purchases
RAVEN IP
No in-app purchases
