249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
Bluetooth UART time is the household name in bluetooth uart time, but it's far from the only option. We track 249+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | — | — | No | Jul 2026 |
| 2 |  | Free | 2.0★ (1) | No | No | Jun 2026 |
| 3 |  | Free | 3.7★ (7) | No | No | Jul 2026 |
| 4 |  | Free | 2.6★ (20) | Yes | No | Aug 2026 |
| 5 |  | Free | 2.3★ (3) | No | No | May 2026 |
| 6 |  | Free | — | No | No | May 2026 |
| 7 |  | Free | 2.5★ (2) | No | No | May 2026 |
| 8 |  | Free | 2.2★ (6) | Yes | No | Aug 2026 |
Connect your smartphone to a micro:bit device via Bluetooth. Send text from your keyboard to display on the micro:bit's LED, and receive messages sent from the micro:bit. Ideal for interactive coding projects and learning.
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.
Easily transfer files, photos, and videos between devices using Bluetooth. The app automatically enables Bluetooth and supports sharing directly from other applications via the 'open-in' feature.
This utility app facilitates Bluetooth data transfer and device control for specific Microchip platforms. It supports BLE UART for text and file exchange, sensor interaction, Wi-Fi and Zigbee provisioning, and over-the-air firmware updates.
Easily share media files like photos, videos, and audio, along with contacts, with nearby devices. It also offers one-on-one Bluetooth chatting for communication without an internet connection. Share content directly to social media or via email.
Easily discover, connect, and manage all your Bluetooth devices from one central hub. It automatically saves connections and offers advanced search for smart devices, simplifying your Bluetooth experience.
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.
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.
Easily locate and track nearby Bluetooth Low Energy devices with features like radar visualization, sound alerts, and historical logs. This tool helps you find lost gadgets and monitor multiple BLE devices.
This application enables the transmission and reception of serial data via Bluetooth to a compatible wireless adaptor. It offers features like automatic connection, data transmission, and link performance monitoring.
This utility app allows users to scan and connect to specific Bluetooth Low Energy peripherals. It facilitates data transfer, performance testing, remote module configuration, and firmware upgrades over-the-air.
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.
Explore and understand Bluetooth devices around you. Discover nearby devices, view their manufacturer data and signal strength, and connect to read out information. Identify device types and potential manufacturers before connecting.
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.