Blue Hound

Blue Hound

Bluetooth Scanner and Finder

821 ratings
40 reviews
#126 in paid Utilities
🔧 Utilities
📊 Productivity
$1.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 30, 2017
  • October 23, 2023

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Easily scan and locate your Bluetooth-enabled devices, including smartwatches, fitness trackers, and tags. Find lost items like keys or drones using signal strength, heat maps, or direction finders. The app identifies devices by name, maker, and model, and allows you to search the cloud for previously found items.

Real-time Bluetooth scanning
Signal strength meter
Heat map and direction finder
Cloud search for past devices
Smart device identification
Power saver mode
Audio alerts
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What's New in Blue Hound

1.3.6

October 23, 2023

Fixes rare bug that cause blank lines in the device list.

Charts

Top Paid

📊 126

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The app has maintained its position at 126 recently.

Last updated on July 19, 2026.

User reviews

Key Features are Broken

The main selling point for me was the directional heatmap and compass indicator. Neither of these work. Also it would be nice if it showed device details like mac address, identifiers, etc.

functional

does what it says, wish you could set parameters and like utilize devices that are scanned, maybe you can though.. anyways it works...

Cheaper than buying a new fitbit. Pleasantly surprised.

Only had 20% power, time was of the essence. I was able to locate it before time ran out.
Now that I’m able to putts around on the app leisurely, I have some thoughts. Learning how to use the app could be more intuitive. I think the app would benefit from a tutorial when you first open it. But other than that minor gripe, I think the app is very well made, and well worth 1.99.
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Found my lost hearing aid

Lost my hearing aid in the garden. Spent hours looking for it before I bought the Blue Hound app. Found it in 10 minutes. 😃

$3,700 hearing aid lost and found—twice

On two occasions, I was hit in the side of the head and someone platters realized my hearing aid wasn’t in my ear.

I would never have found them without blue hound. The distance to the object are only indicators (a technology limitation about wireless). However by looking at the map and the distance in both cases I found the hearing aid. The first time it was even hidden under a leaf. This tool is great!
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Developer apps

User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Unable to detect nearby Bluetooth devices

Bug

Inconsistent performance, app not working at times

Bug

Inaccurate distance and location information

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Ability to set device parameters and utilize scanned devices

Feature

Device details like MAC address, identifiers

Feature

Tutorial or onboarding for new users

Feature

Option to block outside device connections for security

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FAQ

What does Blue Hound do?

Blue Hound is a Bluetooth scanner and finder app that helps you locate your smart devices. It can scan for nearby Bluetooth devices, identify them by name, maker, and model, and provide tools like signal strength meters and heat maps to help you find them.

How can I find lost devices with Blue Hound?

You can find lost devices by scanning for them and using the signal strength meter, heat map, or direction finder. The app also allows you to search the cloud for devices you have found in the past and get directions to their last known location.

Is Blue Hound free to use?

Yes, Blue Hound is a free application. The provided data indicates that it does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting it is entirely free to use.

What kind of devices can Blue Hound find?

Blue Hound can find a wide range of Bluetooth-enabled devices, including those from companies like Apple, FitBit, and Garmin. It is also effective for locating Bluetooth tags attached to items like keys or drones.

Can I use Blue Hound to track devices that are not paired with my phone?

Yes, Blue Hound can scan for and identify nearby Bluetooth devices, even if they are not actively paired with your iPhone. If a device is paired with another iPhone, you may need to turn off Bluetooth on that device for Blue Hound to detect it.