Best beacons alternatives: apps like beacons: surveillance scanner

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Remote ID Drone Radar by PXA Tech LLC

Detect drones using Remote ID

Editor's Choice

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5.0(1 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

This app detects drones broadcasting Remote ID signals, showing their location, altitude, and operator information. It renders 3D flight paths and allows recording, playback, and export of flight data. Offline maps and alerts are also available.

DroneDAA by uAvionix by CAVU Consulting LLC

Detect and Avoid for drone Ops

Strong Contender

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5.0(2 ratings)

Free

Provides real-time situational awareness for drone and manned aircraft operators. Detects nearby drones via Bluetooth and displays manned aircraft traffic with an ADS-B receiver. Includes FAA airspace data, proximity alerts, and weather information.

QuietCheck Privacy Scanner by Matthew B. Dickerson

Detect glasses, tags, cameras

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0.0(0 ratings)

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This app scans your surroundings for devices that can listen to you, checking Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and magnetic fields. It identifies and explains potential listening devices like smart speakers and cameras, offering a guided physical sweep for areas your phone can't see.

Network sweep for smart speakers and voice assistantsDetects IP cameras and baby monitorsIdentifies Bluetooth audio devices

Drone Radar by Mainline

Passive Bluetooth LE scanner

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This app transforms your iPhone into a passive Bluetooth Low Energy scanner. It reveals nearby BLE devices, logs their advertisements, and offers a proximity radar to estimate distance, all without establishing a connection.

Live BLE device scanningDevice categorization with vendor lookupProximity radar and Geiger mode

Tracker Detector: Anti-Spy

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Detects hidden Bluetooth trackers like AirTags, Tiles, and Chipolos that could be used for unwanted surveillance. It scans your surroundings, identifies suspicious devices, and helps you locate them.

One-tap Bluetooth scanningSmart device classificationMark trusted devices

Monitor low-altitude airspace for drone activity in real-time. Receive smart notifications for unauthorized drones and view coverage zones on an interactive map. This app helps build the next layer of infrastructure for secure aerial travel.

Live drone detectionSmart notifications for drone entryInteractive map of coverage and nodes

Finx – Hidden Camera Detector

Scan Bluetooth & WiFi Devices

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Detect hidden cameras, unknown Bluetooth devices, and unfamiliar Wi-Fi network devices. This app helps you scan your surroundings and networks for privacy and security.

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