BLE Laboratory Pro is a utility for BLE hardware and software developers to scan and transmit Bluetooth signals on iOS.
Product velocity
Dormant
Daily rank 🇺🇸
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Utilities
Sentiment
3.4
7 reviews
Nemesis
Fragmented field
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
Developers hire this tool to test BLE peripheral profiles and advertisement data, but the lack of recent updates forces them to seek more reliable alternatives.
For Hardware and software developers working with Bluetooth Low Energy devices.
What does it look like?
Key features
Displays discovered devices with full advertisement data and interaction capabilities.
Configures the device as a BLE peripheral with custom profiles.
How much does it cost?
Freemium model gates advanced transmitter features behind IAP.
Velocity
Dormant developmentUX improvementsShow more...
BLE Laboratory Pro has been inactive for 2,300 days, far exceeding the threshold for a zombie classification. There have been no feature updates, bug fixes, or maintenance patches since the release of the latest version in 2020. The development momentum is non-existent, indicating the project is no longer being actively supported or updated.
Who built it?
Michael Lauer
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What do users think recently?
The recent review mood reads frustrated. Users appreciate the core application functionality provides a solid foundation for users who appreciate the current feature set.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- The core application functionality provides a solid foundation for users who appreciate the current feature set
- Persistent filter settings are missing, forcing users to manually reconfigure their search criteria during every session
2 of 2 recent reviews analyzed · limited sample
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Competitive landscape for BLE Laboratory Pro
How's the Utilities market?
The app maintains a 3.4-star rating across 7 total ratings, but the lack of updates since 2020 limits its competitive standing in the Utilities category.
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Key takeaways for BLE Laboratory Pro
Where is it heading?
The BLE utility market is consolidating around tools with active OS support and frequent bug fixes. BLE Laboratory Pro's failure to update since 2020 leaves it exposed to churn, so the PM should prioritize sunsetting the app to protect the developer's reputation.
- The 75-month update silence indicates the project is in maintenance-mode, which signals to professional users that the tool is no longer reliable.
The SWOT
- Dual-mode operation (Scanner/Transmitter) provides a comprehensive testing environment
- Implementing a manual cache clearing tool addresses top user request
Next best moves
Sunset the project because the 6-year update gap makes it a liability for professional developers → prevent further brand erosion
The counter-intuitive read
The app's lack of updates is not just a technical failure…
Read the full takeSince the last report: The core product remains unchanged, but the analytical assessment has shifted toward a more urgent recommendation to sunset the application due to its prolonged inactivity.
Bottom line
BLE Laboratory Pro offers a functional dual-mode BLE testing environment, but the 6-year update gap and lack of support channels make it a high-risk tool for professional workflows, so the developer must either initiate a maintenance sprint or sunset the project.
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- [1] App Store, source
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