A Thing Story
Theengs BLE
Publisher DNA
What defines A Thing Story?
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Portfolio
What does A Thing Story ship?
Apps
2 apps analysed
Local-first architecture serves as a primary value proposition for privacy-conscious users
- Automatic discovery of local temperature and humidity sensors simplifies the initial setup process for users
- Persistent Bluetooth permission errors prevent sensor discovery on older Android devices despite manual configuration
Analysis in progress
Single-market publisher, every app ships only to United States.
Based on 1 of 2 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .
Americas (1)
- United States1 / 1
Core markets (1/1 apps)
User Sentiment
How do users feel about their apps?
1
Positive apps
0
Neutral / mixed
0
Negative apps
65/100
Avg sentiment score
Rivals
Who does A Thing Story compete with?
The rivals identified
Nemeses(1)
Both apps target users managing local Bluetooth Low Energy sensor networks, with overlapping functionality in real-time environmental data visualization.
Contenders(2)
Both apps target users interfacing with Bluetooth Low Energy sensors, though they serve distinct segments: consumer smart home management versus hardware development testing.
Both applications utilize Bluetooth Low Energy protocols to manage hardware devices, targeting users who require direct, local control over specific smart appliances.
Same space(20)
Offers dual-protocol support for testing hardware, serving as a diagnostic tool for IoT and robotics enthusiasts.
Offers granular diagnostic capabilities for technical users who need to inspect GATT services on BLE hardware.
Offers similar diagnostic scanning capabilities for BLE devices but focuses on technical exploration rather than sensor integration.
Provides remote management for high-end appliances that coexist with the sensor-based monitoring provided by Theengs.
Provides a wireless interface for IoT projects, appealing to the same maker demographic that uses Theengs for sensor data.
Acts as a diagnostic alternative for users who need to debug BLE peripheral signals beyond the sensor-reading focus of Theengs.
Manages Zigbee devices and home automation scenarios, providing a broader control layer than the BLE-focused Theengs.
Provides a rudimentary interface for testing embedded programming projects, serving as a lightweight alternative to Theengs.
Serves as a development tool for testing BLE chips, targeting the technical segment that might also use Theengs.
Centralizes management for diverse smart home devices, offering a broader control interface than the sensor-specific Theengs.
Assists in locating and pairing wireless accessories, providing a utility for casual users managing multiple BLE devices.
Serves as a broader local-first hub for users who want to integrate Theengs-supported sensors into a larger smart home environment.
Converts iOS devices into MIDI interfaces, serving as a specialized control tool for music production hardware.
Provides remote control for smart TVs and air conditioners, complementing the sensor-reading utility of Theengs.
Combines Bluetooth connection management with network analysis, serving as a general-purpose utility for wireless hardware.
Targets the same maker audience as Theengs but focuses on virtual hardware interfaces for STEM projects.
Manages smart home appliances and lighting, serving as a general-purpose controller for users with diverse hardware.
Provides real-time detection and metadata for BLE devices, serving as a general-purpose diagnostic tool.
Focuses on the recovery of lost BLE devices, providing a proximity-based utility that complements Theengs sensor-reading capabilities.
Direct ecosystem overlap as it manages the same SwitchBot hardware that Theengs controls via Bluetooth.
