# BLE View vs Bluefy

The clearest difference is rating: Bluefy at 4.8 against BLE View's 1.0. Bluefy also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 2). BLE View's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Bluefy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluefy has 1.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | BLE View | Bluefy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ble-view/id989459436/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluefy-web-ble-browser/id1492822055/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 41.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 2 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [KEVIN LOVETTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/956427258) | [PNN SOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/603549243) |

## What reviewers say

### BLE View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ble-view/id989459436)

This utility scans for nearby Bluetooth Low Energy devices. It enables connection to devices to discover their services and characteristics, allowing users to read, write, and receive notifications from these characteristics.

**Highlights:** Scan for BLE devices, Connect to devices, Discover services and characteristics, Read device characteristics, Write to device characteristics, Listen for notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bluefy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluefy-web-ble-browser/id1492822055)

This browser allows direct smartphone connection to nearby Bluetooth devices from web pages, eliminating the need for native apps. It supports various BLE devices like smart home appliances and medical sensors, enabling interaction and data retrieval.

**Highlights:** Web Bluetooth API support, Connect to BLE devices directly from web, Interact with smart home appliances, Connect with medical devices, Develop Progressive Web Apps (PWA), Secure connection (HTTPS) required for Web Bluetooth

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BLE View free?

BLE View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bluefy free?

Bluefy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BLE View or Bluefy?

Bluefy is rated higher. BLE View averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Bluefy averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do BLE View or Bluefy have ads?

Neither BLE View nor Bluefy shows ads.

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