What's Around BLE Scanner

Name: What's Around BLE Scanner
Author: WhatItIs Android Apps

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The ultimate tool for BLE discovery and GATT server creation.

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Total installs: 279
Installs / day: +1
Rating: —★
Released: 11 Jul 2025
Last update: 7 Apr 2026
Countries: —

Installs per day

gain of the exact counter

Daily tracking since 10 Oct 2026 · history grows every day

Install history

exact counter from Google Play

3dAll

Dashed: estimate from the release date (no daily data before 10 Oct 2026) · time axis compressed before that day

Daily tracking since 10 Oct 2026 · history grows every day

Change timeline

Full history

No changes recorded yet. We compare every crawl with the previous one and list title, icon, screenshots, description, version, price and availability changes here.

Country availability

Availability has not been checked for this app yet. “Check all countries” looks the app up in about 140 Google Play storefronts and shows where it is live, listed but not installable, or missing — plus any country-specific (custom) store listings.

Top countries

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We estimate where downloads come from using the app’s position in Google Play’s top charts in about 140 countries. This app is not in any chart we have collected yet; the estimate appears as soon as it is.

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App manifest

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Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play

No data shared with third parties
No data collected
Follows the Play Families Policy

This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.

Permissions

7 in 2 groups

2 Sensitive2 Notable3 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networks
Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks

LocationSensitive2

Access to where your device is, using GPS or network signals

Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networksapproximate location (network-based) · ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networksprecise location (GPS and network-based) · ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION

OtherNotable5

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

See Bluetooth settings and connect to paired devices like headphones, speakers or watchespair with Bluetooth devices · BLUETOOTH
Turn Bluetooth on or off and find and pair with nearby Bluetooth devicesaccess Bluetooth settings · BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
Check with Google Play that you got this app legitimatelyGoogle Play license check · com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

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Full description

Unlock the full potential of your Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices with WhatsAround! Whether you're a developer, a hobbyist, or just curious about the wireless devices around you, WhatsAround provides a powerful suite of tools to discover, connect, and interact with BLE devices. Key Features: Advanced BLE Scanner: ◦ Discover all nearby BLE devices, including iBeacons, Eddystone beacons, and other peripherals. ◦ View detailed information for each device, such as signal strength (RSSI), advertising data, and device address. ◦ Filter and sort devices to quickly find what you're looking for. • Comprehensive GATT Client: ◦ Connect to any connectable BLE device and browse its services, characteristics, and descriptors. ◦ Read, write, and subscribe to notifications and indications to interact with device data in real-time. ◦ A must-have tool for debugging and reverse-engineering BLE peripherals. Your Own GATT Server: ◦ Turn your Android device into a BLE server (BETA)! ◦ Create and configure your own custom GATT services and characteristics. ◦ Perfect for developing and testing your BLE-enabled apps and devices. Why choose WhatsAround? • For Developers: A reliable and feature-rich tool for building and debugging your BLE-enabled products. • For Learners: An educational way to understand the fundamentals of Bluetooth Low Energy. • For Everyone: A simple, intuitive interface that makes BLE exploration accessible to all. Download WhatsAround now and start exploring the world of Bluetooth Low Energy /* The Radar View of the App is just approximations of distance to your device. Does not reflect actual direction to remote devices. Thanks! Use of Location and Bluetooth permissions required to receive scans of BLE/Bluetooth. No information leaves your device. More tweaks and add-ons coming soon. Make sure to leave comments to let me know how things are going. Or contact me for features you'd like to see added. **By default the Scan time is limited, consider upgrading in app to Premium to unlock all features of the app as they are now and in the future updates. Thanks** */

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