Best Serial Bluetooth Terminal Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated August 2026

The best serial bluetooth terminal apps on iPhone average 4.0★ across 249+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated August 2026.

Compare top Serial Bluetooth Terminal Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Bluetooth TerminalBluetooth TerminalFree3.3★ (18)YesYesAug 2026
2BLE Controller – Arduino ESP32BLE Controller – Arduino ESP32Free5.0★ (2)NoNoAug 2026
3Bluetooth for ArduinoBluetooth for ArduinoFree3.5★ (44)NoYesAug 2026
4BlueIOTermBlueIOTermFreeNoNoAug 2026
5BLE Serial tinyBLE Serial tinyFreeNoNoMay 2026
6Bluetooth Serial ConnectBluetooth Serial ConnectFree3.7★ (7)NoNoJul 2026
7BlueterminalBlueterminalFree1.0★ (4)NoYesAug 2026
8BLESerial nRFBLESerial nRFFreeNoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Serial Bluetooth Terminal

Bluetooth Terminal#1

Bluetooth Terminal by Lukas Pistrol

Bluetooth LE Smart Prototyping
Editor's Choice
🛠️ 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.

Bluetooth for Arduino#3

Bluetooth for Arduino by Giuseppe Migliore

Remote controller for Arduino
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
3.5(44 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

More Serial Bluetooth Terminal apps to explore

4
BlueIOTerm
BlueIOTerm
BlueIOTerm
BlueIOTerm
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
5
BLE Serial tiny
BLE Serial tiny
BLE Serial tiny
BLE HM10 serial monitor
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
6
Bluetooth Serial Connect
Bluetooth Serial Connect
Bluetooth Serial Connect
by Henry Abrahamsen
Free

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.

Customizable control boardsButton and joystick inputsDisplay integration
🔧 Utilities
(7)
free
7
Blueterminal
Blueterminal
Blueterminal
Bluetooth Terminal
Free

This app allows developers to test Bluetooth connections by acting as either a peripheral or a central device. It offers features to save frequently used devices and commands for convenience during testing.

Bluetooth peripheral testingBluetooth central device testingSave devices
🛠️ Developer Tools
(4)
free with in-app purchases
8
BLESerial nRF
BLESerial nRF
BLESerial nRF
A Nordic nRF UART terminal.
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
9
WE Bluetooth LE Terminal
WE Bluetooth LE Terminal
WE Bluetooth LE Terminal
by Wuerth Elektronik eiSos GmbH & Co. KG
Free

This application allows developers to connect to and interact with Würth Elektronik eiSos Proteus radio modules via Bluetooth Low Energy. Users can scan for devices, send binary or ASCII data, and configure module GPIO pins.

Scan for Proteus devicesInitiate Bluetooth LE connectionSend binary data
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
free
10
AirTerminal - BLE Terminal
AirTerminal - BLE Terminal
AirTerminal - BLE Terminal
Bluetooth (BLE) terminal
$9.99

This app provides a Bluetooth terminal for embedded devices, allowing console access without internet or SSH. It supports hardware keyboards and includes special buttons for common commands.

Bluetooth (BLE) terminalConsole/shell access for embedded devicesHardware keyboard support
🛠️ Developer Tools
(5)
paid
11
Bluetooth Controller BT/LE
Bluetooth Controller BT/LE
Bluetooth Controller BT/LE
Test Bluetooth Devices with LE
Free

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
(1)
free
12
BLE tools with terminal
BLE tools with terminal
BLE tools with terminal
by Yihang Huang
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
13
Wunderfind: Find Lost Device
Wunderfind: Find Lost Device
Wunderfind: Find Lost Device
Headphones & Fitness Tracker
Free

Locate misplaced AirPods, headphones, fitness trackers, or phones quickly. This app uses a device radar and distance score to guide you to your lost items within seconds.

Device RadarDistance ScoreFind AirPods
🔧 Utilities
(117K)
free with in-app purchases
14
BLE Serial Pro
BLE Serial Pro
BLE Serial Pro
nRF & CC2541 BLE UART terminal
$3.99

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
🔧 Utilities
(2)
paid
15
LightBlue®
LightBlue®
LightBlue®
The go-to BLE development tool
Free

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
🔧 Utilities
(940)
ad-supported
16
Bluetooth V2.1 SPP Setup
Bluetooth V2.1 SPP Setup
Bluetooth V2.1 SPP Setup
by FUH CHERNG SHEU
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
17
Core Shell
Core Shell
Core Shell
Terminal and SSH Client
Free

This app provides a powerful terminal emulator and SSH client for efficient host management. It offers robust features like OpenSSH compatibility, automatic reconnection, and customizable themes. Premium features include unlimited connections and cross-device profile syncing.

Full-featured terminal emulatorOpenSSH compatibleKeychain integration
🛠️ Developer Tools
(2)
free with in-app purchases
18
MCU BLE Terminal
MCU BLE Terminal
MCU BLE Terminal
ESP32 BLE Terminal
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
19
BluetoothRSSIAnalyser
BluetoothRSSIAnalyser
BluetoothRSSIAnalyser
by Nextgen Technology Limited
Free

This app analyzes Bluetooth signal strength (RSSI) for nearby devices. It provides a live view of signal levels and logs all discoverable Bluetooth Smart devices.

Measures Bluetooth RSSI level liveDisplays live scanner meterLogs nearby Bluetooth Smart devices
📊 Productivity
(0)
free
20
TERMinator - BBS Terminal
TERMinator - BBS Terminal
TERMinator - BBS Terminal
by Phil Whittemore
Free

Connect to Bulletin Board Systems and SSH servers with a retro terminal client. Experience authentic CP437 ANSI art rendering, classic fonts, and ZMODEM file transfers. Manage your connections with a phonebook and quick connect options.

Telnet and SSH connectionsCP437/ANSI art renderingClassic bitmap fonts
🔧 Utilities
(8)
free

FAQ about Serial Bluetooth Terminal

What are the best serial bluetooth terminal apps for iPhone?
Bluetooth Terminal tops our serial bluetooth terminal apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 3.3-star average from 18 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top serial bluetooth terminal apps we rank are free to download, including Bluetooth Terminal and BLE Controller – Arduino ESP32.
Bluetooth Terminal shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ serial bluetooth terminal apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app allows you to prototype Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) enabled hardware. You can send individual bytes of data to your hardware accessory in ASCII, HEX, or Decimal formats, and receive data back. It's designed to help test data transfers even before you have a custom app developed.
Key features include sending data in various formats (ASCII, HEX, Decimal), viewing device services and characteristics, inspecting device information like name and RSSI, setting up a button matrix for easy command sending, and exporting session data as a CSV file. It also supports sending the current time as a Unix timestamp.