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LightBlue vs BLE Manager: catalog facts
LightBlueBLE Manager
Free

Free to download and use.

Free

Free and open source under the MIT license.

macOS, Android, iOS Android
  • Scans, connects to and inspects BLE devices from a phone or Mac
  • Available on iOS, macOS and Android
  • Reads and changes BLE characteristics
  • Supports notifications and indications
  • Limited to Bluetooth Low Energy devices
  • No Windows or Linux version
  • Requires Android 13 or higher
  • BLE characteristics must include BLE Manager’s custom descriptors
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: MIT
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 2, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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