Best Bluetooth Serial Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating

19 free apps

Updated October 2026

Looking for free bluetooth serial apps? 19 of our 250+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Bluetooth Serial Apps (October 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Bluetooth Serial Connect	Free	3.7★ (7)	Yes	No	Oct 2026
2	BLE Serial tiny	Free	—	No	No	Sep 2026
3	Bluetooth Terminal	Free	3.3★ (18)	Yes	Yes	Oct 2026
4	BLESerial nRF	Free	5.0★ (1)	No	No	Oct 2026
5	BLE Controller – Arduino ESP32	Free	4.7★ (26)	No	No	Oct 2026
6	Bluefruit Connect	Free	4.1★ (20)	No	No	Oct 2026
7	BlueTooth for Arduino	Free	2.5★ (2)	No	No	May 2026
8	LightBlue®	Free	4.4★ (942)	No	No	Oct 2026

Top Picks for Bluetooth Serial

#1

Bluetooth Serial Connect by Henry Abrahamsen

Custom Arduino Controllers

Editor's Choice

3.7(7 ratings)

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Control your Arduino projects with your phone. Design custom interfaces with buttons, joysticks, and displays to send and receive data via Bluetooth low-energy modules. An integrated library simplifies the connection process.

#2

BLE Serial tiny by Ed Nieuwenhuys

BLE HM10 serial terminal

Strong Contender

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

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#3

Bluetooth Terminal by Lukas Pistrol

Bluetooth LE Smart Prototyping

Worth Considering

🛠️ Developer Tools

3.3(18 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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Prototype Bluetooth LE hardware by sending and receiving data in various formats. Inspect device services, characteristics, and values. Offers features like a button matrix for control and session export.

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A Nordic nRF UART terminal.

This app provides a direct serial terminal connection to Nordic nRF52 Bluetooth Low Energy boards. It allows for real-time command sending and data reception without cables or adapters. Features include device scanning, a smooth scrolling console, and smart alerts for specific data patterns.

Real-time data transferDevice scanning and connectionCustomizable console view

📊 Productivity

BLE Controller – Arduino ESP32

BLE Controller – Arduino ESP32

BLE Controller – Arduino ESP32

by CircuitMagic Inc.

This app enables wireless control of microcontrollers like Arduino and ESP32 via Bluetooth Low Energy. It features a customizable remote interface, a serial console for real-time data monitoring, and device management tools for makers and hobbyists.

Customizable button interfaceReal-time serial consoleDevice scanning and management

Bluefruit Connect

Bluefruit Connect

Bluefruit Connect

by Adafruit Industries

Wirelessly connect your iOS device to Adafruit Bluefruit LE modules. Control projects, send sensor data, and communicate via UART or CircuitPython. Features include a control pad, NeoPixel control, and a serial plotter.

Wireless sensor and GPS data transmissionControl Pad for project directionArduino pin input/output control

BlueTooth for Arduino

BlueTooth for Arduino

BlueTooth for Arduino

by Guillaume Donzeau

Configure up to 9 buttons to send commands via Bluetooth to your Arduino. Save different command sets and utilize the provided Arduino program and detailed instructions for easy setup.

Configure up to 9 buttonsSend commands via BluetoothSave command sets

The go-to BLE development tool

This app allows users to interact with Bluetooth Low Energy devices. It supports scanning for, connecting to, and analyzing BLE peripherals, as well as simulating your own BLE devices. It's a comprehensive tool for developers and enthusiasts working with BLE technology.

Scan and discover BLE peripheralsConnect and view device profilesRead and write characteristics

Bluetooth for Arduino

Bluetooth for Arduino

Bluetooth for Arduino

Remote controller for Arduino

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a wireless remote control for your Arduino projects. Easily connect to your Bluetooth module and send custom commands via keyboard or pre-designed buttons.

Bluetooth remote controlArduino project controlCustom command sending

free with in-app purchases

nRF & CC2541 BLE UART terminal

Transform your iOS device into a wireless serial terminal for Bluetooth Low Energy devices. Send commands and receive data in real-time from various IoT hardware, making debugging and development seamless.

Connect to any BLE serial deviceSend commands and receive dataProgrammable buttons for quick commands

Bluetooth Controller BT/LE

Bluetooth Controller BT/LE

Bluetooth Controller BT/LE

Test Bluetooth Devices with LE

This app allows developers and hobbyists to test and control Bluetooth devices, particularly those using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). It offers modes for BLE communication with various devices and for interacting with Bluetooth-enabled gamepads and controllers.

Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) testingControl Bluetooth-enabled gamepadsTerminal modes for data transfer

🛠️ Developer Tools

Dabble - Bluetooth Controller

Dabble - Bluetooth Controller

Dabble - Bluetooth Controller

Arduino, ESP32 & Robot Control

Control and communicate with hardware like Arduino and ESP32 using your smartphone's sensors and Bluetooth. This app transforms your phone into a virtual controller, offering modules for LED control, terminal commands, gamepad functionality, and access to phone sensors.

LED Brightness ControlTerminal for text and voice commandsGamepad control (analog, digital, accelerometer)

Bluetooth Inspector

Bluetooth Inspector

Bluetooth Inspector

Discover what's around you

Explore nearby Bluetooth devices and examine their services and characteristics. View real-time signal strength, battery levels for your own devices, and identify model names. Extract software versions and read or write characteristic values.

Real-time signal strength and device informationApple device battery level monitoringDevice model identification

🛠️ Developer Tools

free with in-app purchases

BluetoothAssistant

BluetoothAssistant

BluetoothAssistant

Easy Bluetooth Control

Easily discover, connect, and debug Bluetooth devices. This tool offers signal strength detection, information reading, and data read/write capabilities for efficient Bluetooth management.

Device scanningSignal strength detectionDevice connection

🛠️ Developer Tools

free with in-app purchases

Arduino & RPi Bluetooth Tool

This tool facilitates serial communication with Bluetooth-enabled microcontrollers like Arduino and Raspberry Pi. It offers automatic device scanning, real-time data transfer, and includes example code for LED control. Compatible with various popular development boards and BLE modules.

Automatic BLE device scanningReal-time serial communication (UART)LED control example code

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BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant

BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant

BlueTools Bluetooth Assistant

Bluetooth scanner & terminal

This app helps developers and tech enthusiasts connect, test, and discover Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices. It offers features for scanning devices, reading information, sending and receiving data, and locating devices using signal strength.

Device discovery and scanningRead device information (RSSI, services)Send and listen for data in multiple formats

🛠️ Developer Tools

free with in-app purchases

by Trend Electronics co., Ltd.

BlueTerm: Bluetooth Terminal

BlueTerm: Bluetooth Terminal

BlueTerm: Bluetooth Terminal

Bluetooth terminal in browser

🛠️ Developer Tools

Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector

Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector

Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector

Detector & Manager Devices

Discover, connect, and debug nearby Bluetooth devices. Inspect their services, characteristics, and data in real-time. Log and export device information, and manage connections with ease.

Device scan and findCustomized device alias and iconRecord and show device locations

🛠️ Developer Tools

BLE Scanner & Tracker: ProbeBT

BLE Scanner & Tracker: ProbeBT

BLE Scanner & Tracker: ProbeBT

Bluetooth Device Finder Around

FAQ about Bluetooth Serial

What are the best bluetooth serial apps for iPhone?

Bluetooth Serial Connect tops our bluetooth serial apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 3.7-star average from 7 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free bluetooth serial apps for iPhone?

Yes — 19 of the top bluetooth serial apps we rank are free to download, including Bluetooth Serial Connect and BLE Serial tiny.

Does Bluetooth Serial Connect have ads or in-app purchases?

Bluetooth Serial Connect shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.

How many bluetooth serial apps are on the App Store?

We track 250+ bluetooth serial apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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