LightBlue® — Bluetooth LE

LightBlue® — Bluetooth LE
  • DeveloperPunch Through Design
  • GenreTools
  • Installs500,000+
  • UpdatedJan 28, 2026
  • Version2.9.0
  • RequirementsAndroid
  • ReleasedAug 22, 2017
  • ContentEveryone
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LightBlue® — Bluetooth LE

Editorial review: LightBlue® — Bluetooth LE APK and install guide

The install decision for LightBlue® — Bluetooth LE starts with identity. A title, icon, and screenshots are helpful, but they are not enough unless the package name, developer, version, Android requirement, source status, and privacy path are visible. opskd keeps those APK checks exposed for this tools tool: com.punchthrough.lightblueexplorer, Punch Through Design, version 2.9.0, Not published by official listing, and Check official listing before install.

The official short summary says: "Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) tool created by and for developers and enthusiasts". opskd treats that as a claim to verify, not as a complete review, because store copy often emphasizes features while leaving permissions, account requirements, monetization, and source status for the user to check separately.

500,000+ installs gives enough public footprint to compare the app with alternatives, while still leaving room for careful review of support links and update cadence. 3.1 out of 5 across 836 ratings is a mixed signal. That does not automatically make the listing unsafe, but it does mean the APK identity, support links, screenshots, and privacy details deserve extra attention before you rely on the app.

The listing has been updated within the past year, about 127 days ago. That is acceptable for many categories, but the official listing should still be checked for compatibility notes and recent user feedback.

Who this APK listing is for

LightBlue® — Bluetooth LE is most relevant for Android users who need practical utilities for files, connectivity, device checks, calculators, conversion, or everyday maintenance. A good fit means the app's stated purpose, screenshots, rating pattern, developer identity, and official source all support the same story. If you only need a quick category browse, compare it with nearby tools alternatives; if you are close to installing, slow down and check the APK identity rows first.

  • Best fit: Android users who need practical utilities for files, connectivity, device checks, calculators, conversion, or everyday maintenance.
  • Review focus: permission scope, offline usefulness, interface clarity, export safety, ad placement, and whether the tool does one job cleanly.
  • Current public signal: 500,000+ installs and 3.1 out of 5 rating data.

APK source and identity

This page exposes APK metadata for the listing but does not claim to host a standalone APK package. That distinction is intentional. Use the package name, version, file size field, Android requirement, and official listing link as comparison points when you verify the app outside opskd.

  • Package: com.punchthrough.lightblueexplorer.
  • Version shown: 2.9.0.
  • Source status: APK metadata only.
  • Integrity status: No standalone APK hash is published for this listing yet.

Listing quality signals

The useful signals for LightBlue® — Bluetooth LE are not only the headline score. opskd reads the listing through category fit, developer transparency, version clarity, source status, screenshot availability, privacy policy access, and whether the official description makes specific claims that can be checked. For tools, the most important review focus is permission scope, offline usefulness, interface clarity, export safety, ad placement, and whether the tool does one job cleanly.

  • Ads or ad-like wording appear in the listing, so review whether placement interrupts active tasks or gameplay.
  • Device data or file-related language means permissions should be compared with the app purpose before install.
  • Category fit matters here: for tools, the review focus is permission scope, offline usefulness, interface clarity, export safety, ad placement, and whether the tool does one job cleanly.

Trust checks before install

For tools tools, permissions can matter as much as the feature list. inspect requested permissions, developer reputation, privacy policy, whether files leave the device, and how results can be exported. A privacy policy is especially important when the app handles documents, children's activity, learning progress, files, cloud sync, user accounts, location, chat, or social features. If a permission does not fit the app's purpose, treat that as a reason to slow down and verify the developer's explanation.

  • Developer website — Check ownership, support channels, and product documentation from Punch Through Design.
  • Privacy policy — Review what data may be collected, shared, or retained.
  • Official listing — Confirm the current version, rating, screenshots, and install availability.

Decision checklist

Use this checklist before acting on LightBlue® — Bluetooth LE. It is designed for quick comparison across all APK listings on opskd, so every app keeps the same core fields visible while the surrounding review notes adapt to category, rating, update freshness, and source status.

  • Confirm that com.punchthrough.lightblueexplorer matches the official listing before trusting any install path.
  • Compare version 2.9.0, file size Not published by official listing, and Android requirement: Check official listing before install.
  • Review Punch Through Design's privacy policy and support links, especially if the app asks for accounts, files, location, camera, microphone, contacts, or cloud sync.
  • Treat 3.1 out of 5 and 500,000+ installs as discovery signals, not proof that the app is safe or right for your device.

Bottom line: LightBlue® — Bluetooth LE is worth considering only if its package name, developer, source status, version, Android requirement, privacy policy, and permission profile all make sense for your use case. opskd keeps every APK listing exposed while adding this review layer so the page offers more than copied store text and gives you a clearer path before installing.

Official listing description

This is the official app listing description provided for reference. It does not mean opskd hosts a direct APK file for this app.

LightBlue® can connect you to all of your devices that use Bluetooth Low Energy (also known as Bluetooth Smart, or Bluetooth Light). With LightBlue®, you can scan, connect to and browse any nearby BLE device.

Full support of read, write, and notify is included to ease BLE firmware development efforts. You can also view the signal strength (RSSI) in real time to get an idea of how close you are to the BLE device, handy for finding lost Fitbits or other BLE devices!

The log feature allows you to keep track of all significant BLE events that occur while using the app (e.g., device discovery, connection, reading, writing).

Use LightBlue® to test your new BLE Heart Rate Monitor, temperature sensor, TI CC2540 Keyfob, Nordic uBlue, Panasonic PAN1720, etc. LightBlue® is also ideal for developers wanting to test the firmware of their own BLE peripherals.

Key Features:
- Scan for any BLE peripherals
- See basic device info (name, MAC address, RSSI) at a glance
- Browse characteristics and services
- Register for notifications
- Read characteristics
- Write to characteristics in hex or UTF-8 string format
- Thoroughly log BLE events and share them in plain text format

A note on location access: if your Android device is running Android M (6.0) and above, you'll need to grant the app fine location access in order for the OS to surface BLE scan results to the app. This is an Android SDK requirement—we do not use your location for anything, not even while the app is in the foreground.
Application popularity
62%
  • 836 ratings
  • 94 reviews

APK details

LightBlue® — Bluetooth LE APK identity, source status, and install checks.

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  • Package namecom.punchthrough.lightblueexplorer
  • Version2.9.0
  • File sizeNot published by official listing
  • Android requirementCheck official listing before install
  • APK sourceOfficial Google Play listing only
  • Integrity checkNo standalone APK hash is published for this listing yet
  • Safety noteInstall only after checking the official listing and requested permissions.
APK source checkopskd does not host a direct APK for this listing yet. We show the package name, version, file size, Android requirement, and official listing so you can verify the app before leaving the page.

App Information

  • DeveloperPunch Through Design
  • CategoryTools
  • Version2.9.0
  • Installs500,000+
  • UpdatedJan 28, 2026
  • ReleasedAug 22, 2017
  • Content ratingEveryone
  • Android versionAndroid
  • SizeUnknown

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