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BLE ManagerLightBlue
Free

Free and open source under the MIT license.

 Free

Free to download and use.

Android macOS, Android, iOS
  • Reads and changes BLE characteristics
  • Supports notifications and indications
  • Scans, connects to and inspects BLE devices from a phone or Mac
  • Available on iOS, macOS and Android
  • Requires Android 13 or higher
  • BLE characteristics must include BLE Manager’s custom descriptors
  • Limited to Bluetooth Low Energy devices
  • No Windows or Linux version
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: MIT License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 8, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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