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LightBlue vs BLE Radar: catalog facts
LightBlue	BLE Radar
Free Free to download and use.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0.
macOS, Android, iOS	Android
Scans, connects to and inspects BLE devices from a phone or Mac Available on iOS, macOS and Android	Finds and tracks nearby Bluetooth LE devices Custom filters with notifications when a match appears
Limited to Bluetooth Low Energy devices No Windows or Linux version	Intended for lawful research and personal security checks only; users are responsible for legal use Android only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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