# BLE Scanner (Connect & Notify)

> Scan Bluetooth LE devices, analyze RSSI, GATT services, UUIDs and beacons.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.macdom.ble.blescanner](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.macdom.ble.blescanner)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.macdom.ble.blescanner`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Bluepixel Technologies
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 4,651,420
- **Rating:** 3.76 / 5 (10,204 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-09
- **First published:** 2014-01-10
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 17 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.macdom.ble.blescanner)
- **Website:** [https://www.bluepixeltech.com](https://www.bluepixeltech.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.bluepixeltech.com/appVersion/privacy-policy-blescanner.html](https://www.bluepixeltech.com/appVersion/privacy-policy-blescanner.html)

## Description

BLE Scanner (Connect & Notify) is a powerful Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) utility trusted by over 1 million users — developers, hobbyists, and everyday users. Quickly discover nearby BLE peripherals, visualize distance with Radar View, read RSSI values, and connect securely to GATT services. The app supports iBeacon and Eddystone beacon formats, offers smart filters (name, UUID, RSSI, major/minor), and lets you export scan logs to CSV for deeper analysis.

Advanced features include custom advertising packet creation for IoT testing, cloud upload of device data via HTTPS or MQTT, and detailed monitoring tools ideal for testing beacons, wearables, sensors, and Bluetooth tags. Note: some Android-to-iOS peripheral connection cases may be limited. For support and updates, visit bluepixeltech.com or follow BLE Scanner on Facebook and Twitter.

## Rankings

- #25,519 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.macdom.ble.blescanner.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Reviews frequently cite intrusive ads and unclear disclosure, plus inconsistent functionality where scanning may not start and devices aren’t detected. UI quirks worsen usability. On the plus side, some users report quick, useful results and success in finding wearables when the app functions properly.

### Pros

- Helps locate nearby Bluetooth wearables such as smartwatches
- Offers quick and informative device results
- Generally positive impressions when it works (nice app, good)
- Some users report fixes that improve reliability

### Cons

- Intrusive, persistent ads and lack of upfront disclosure
- Scanning and device detection often fail or don't start
- UI/UX issues (hard to understand, Get Started button off-frame)
- Not all nearby devices are found / some devices remain undetected

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.macdom.ble.blescanner)