Comparison

ST BLE Sensor vs EliteLock

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

Head to head
About

ST BLE Sensor

This app connects to ST development boards via Bluetooth Low Energy to access sensor data. You can log data to cloud providers, update board firmware, and explore various demo functionalities like environmental sensing and machine learning.

Highlights
  • Access sensor data
  • Log data to cloud
  • Update board firmware
  • Explore demo functionalities
  • Bluetooth Low Energy communication
  • Motion-sensor data fusion
Features
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The ST BLE Sensor application is used in conjunction with an ST development board and firmware compatible with the BlueST protocol to give you access to all the sensor data, which you can log to different cloud providers, and to update the board firmware directly from a mobile device via the Bluetooth® Low Energy protocol. After discovery ST development board, the app shows you a list of available demos and you can navigate through them to discover the functionalities of your board. Demos can be related about environmental, cloud, audio, board configuration, machine learning and and many other functionalities. The application is built on top of the BlueST SDK library implementing the BlueST protocol and helps you export the data easily via Bluetooth® Low Energy. The application also supports firmware library algorithms like motion-sensor data fusion, activity recognition and pedometer functionality. Both SDK and application source code are freely available at: https://github.com/STMicroelectronics

About

EliteLock

Features
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Elite Lock is a dedicated smart lock management app, designed to deliver convenient and secure control over your storage locks. Key Features: 1.One-Tap Lock Control: Seamlessly lock/unlock your Bluetooth and NFC smart locks with a single tap, eliminating the need for physical keys. 2.Flexible Access Sharing: Grant temporary or permanent access to family, friends, or staff, with customizable time limits for shared usage scenarios. 3.Comprehensive Activity Logs: Automatically records all lock/unlock events and access changes, with timestamps and user details for full security traceability. Device Compatibility: Works with a wide range of Bluetooth and NFC smart locks, ensuring stable, fast connections across iPhone and iPad devices. Security First: Built with encrypted communication protocols to protect your lock operations data, preventing unauthorized access and safeguarding your stored belongings. Use Cases: Ideal for personal storage units, small warehouses, and shared lockers, making smart lock management efficient and hassle-free for both personal and small business use.

Screenshots

ST BLE Sensor4 screens
EliteLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EliteLock at weekly against ST BLE Sensor's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ST BLE Sensor ships an update every 2 months, EliteLock weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 19, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ST BLE Sensor versus EliteLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterST BLE SensorEliteLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSTMicroelectronics International N.V.EliteSys

In-app purchases

None

ST BLE Sensor

No in-app purchases

None

EliteLock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ST BLE Sensor free?
ST BLE Sensor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EliteLock free?
EliteLock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ST BLE Sensor or EliteLock have ads?
Neither ST BLE Sensor nor EliteLock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ST BLE Sensor or EliteLock?
ST BLE Sensor ships an update every 2 months, and EliteLock weekly. Most recently, ST BLE Sensor was updated on June 19, 2026 and EliteLock on September 9, 2026.

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