Comparison

BLECM Development Kit vs BTHome Sensors

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

Head to head
About

BLECM Development Kit

Features
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Microchip's BLECM (Bluetooth Low Energy Client Module) Development Kit is designed to enable you to quickly and easily connect an embedded system for monitoring and control using this iPhone application which also serves as a gateway for remote monitoring/control with a cloud-based server, such as Amazon Web Services(AWS). This will reduce the learning curve and help you get connected using Bluetooth quickly. The BLECM Development Kit is available from Microchip Direct.

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BTHome Sensors

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A universal monitor for BTHome Bluetooth devices. This app lets you scan for nearby BTHome protocol devices and monitor their data in real time. It supports a wide range of sensor types and presents readings in clear graphs with historical tracking. Built to be flexible and lightweight, the app adapts to different devices without requiring custom setup. Features Scan and discover BTHome Bluetooth devices View live sensor readings Support for multiple sensor types defined by the BTHome protocol Interactive charts with historical data Device details including signal strength and battery status Clean interface focused on clarity and performance Ideal for monitoring environments, testing sensors, or analyzing long-term trends. Note: Requires Bluetooth access and BTHome-compatible devices. Supported sensors depend on the device capabilities. Compatible devices and manufacturers Use BTHome broadcasts from Shelly BLU H&T, Shelly BLU Door/Window, Shelly BLU Motion, Shelly BLU Button1 and Shelly BLU Wall Switch 4. Monitor Xiaomi / Mijia thermometers (custom firmware), such as LYWSD03MMC. Also suitable for b-parasite plant sensors and DIY ESP32 sensors broadcasting BTHome.

Screenshots

BLECM Development Kit3 screens
BTHome Sensors3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BLECM Development Kit at Free against BTHome Sensors's $3.99. BLECM Development Kit also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.4). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

BLECM Development Kit is free to download; BTHome Sensors costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
BLECM Development Kit versus BTHome Sensors: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLECM Development KitBTHome Sensors
PriceFree โ€” better$3.99
Update frequencyโ€”Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 โ€” better16.4
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicrochip Technology Inc.MICHAL KOVAL

In-app purchases

None

BLECM Development Kit

No in-app purchases

None

BTHome Sensors

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BLECM Development Kit free?
BLECM Development Kit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BTHome Sensors free?
BTHome Sensors costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do BLECM Development Kit or BTHome Sensors have ads?
Neither BLECM Development Kit nor BTHome Sensors shows ads.

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