# CROWD GPS SCANNER > Locates lost coin-sized GPS tracking devices using a crowd-sourced network. (iPhone/iPad app by Paul Lyons.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowd-gps-scanner/id1246723600 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Paul Lyons](https://appshunter.io/developer/1246723599) - Category: Utilities - Price: $4.99 - Rating: 1.77/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 10.0 · 43 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2017-06-24 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowd-gps-scanner/id1246723600/reviews.md ## What is CROWD GPS SCANNER? Crowd GPS Scanner App that allows the user to quickly find the most common crowd locate GPS devices such as tile. These are the devices the size of a coin that will transmit signals back to the owners for anything up to a year with just a watch battery. Before these devices came to market tracking would require larger batteries & sim cards which would become quite large and simple to find. How the Crowd Locate system works: Crowd locate works on the basis that when a tile is paired to a phone it will stay connected to that phone whilst paired and within approx. 30ft. Once the tile device goes out of range it will start sending a signal to "Find me" This signal will be collected by any persons phone that runs the tile app! This is how crowd locate works, the more people having the app the more chances the tile can be pinpointed. Once the tile has come within 30ft of another mobile phone running the app it will pinpoint that exact location on a map and send that information back to the owner of the tile! This will give the owner of the tile a real time location on a map with a time when located. With our App you can search all devices within approx. 30ft and the App will list all devices detected. The App will only detect devices that you don't have paired to your own phone or that are currently sending out signals because they are out of range to paired device. This can be put to the test if you have a tile that has been paired to your phone. When you have a tile paired to your phone and the tile app is running on your phone the Crowd GPS Scanner App will NOT list any tiles that you own. Now swipe closed the tile app and turn off your phone then turn it back on. The tile you own will now be in lost mode because it's not connected to your phone. Whilst in lost mode it will be transmitting a signal "Find me" so now if you open the Crowd GPS Scanner App it will now list the tile device on the screen. Stop clear the results and start the tile App which will pair to the tile. Now if you run the Crowd GPS Scanner App it will NOT list your own device. ## Key features - Locate coin-sized GPS devices - Crowd-sourced location network - Detects out-of-range devices - Real-time location on map - Lists detected devices within range ## Recent user reviews (7 of 7) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowd-gps-scanner/id1246723600/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Scam *2024-03-16* This app doesn’t work. It is literally for show ### 1/5 — Scam *2023-03-08, version 1.1.3* Tremenda estafa !!! SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM Don’t Waste your money!! ### 1/5 — Does not work as described. *2022-03-17, version 1.1.3* App is detecting MY tile that IS paired to MY phone, Is NOT detecting OTHER tiles, NOT paired to MY phone. ### 1/5 — Waste of money *2021-11-16, version 1.1.3* Do not purchase this app. It is totally misleading and does nothing. A complete waste of money. I emailed them right away and asked for a refund, I deleted the app and hav received no reply. Nor my refund! ### 1/5 — Scam *2021-08-02, version 1.01* This is a joke and will not detected anything but your wallet ### 1/5 — This App is a scam. *2021-07-11, version 1.01* Do not waste your money. Tried to scan my friends two Tiles that were next to my phone and it would not find them. It’s a gimmick app. ### 4/5 — GOTCHA *2019-08-26, version 1.01* This app is criminal. I have tiles in my eyesight that do not belong to me which means they can’t and aren’t paired to my iPhone, yet they aren’t detectable, let alone the intent this app hones in on crowd gps scanners that are in “find me” mode and those that are within range without sending a find me signal. I specifically use the word “criminal” as I have and may still possibly be the victim of stalking. It’s very real and very frightening. I wouldn’t be able to empathize with another if it wouldn’t have happened to me years ago. I always heard the stories of staking and used to laugh thinking a person can get out of this situation very simply, not so. It’s a nightmare. So I am furious with this developers statement and my justification for calling it criminal....., Maybe the adolescents and elders find a trusting friend for the dark Disgusting considering my teen daughter could possibly be a victim, thus the purchase for the app... **Developer response:** Thanks for your comment. It has taken us some time to figure out the problem you faced. There can be two possibilities- If the discussed tiles are paired to another phone, and the paired phone is in range with the tiles not in lost mode, their special lost mode signals will not kick in, this lost mode signal is what prompts your mobile app to pick up and detect the device. Take the paired mobile little farther, make the tile out of range, you will definitely see the device in your app. If the tile is not paired, then even if a tile is slipped on a person that person can’t be racked. And the app does not track the signals from such devices as they are not paired, they are not a threat. We apologize for the anxieties you went through. We have dug out the possible solutions and threats. Please understand we will not compromise anyone for some money. We appreciate your concern. We welcome future reviews or opinions that you may have. ## Frequently asked questions about CROWD GPS SCANNER ### What is Crowd GPS Scanner? Crowd GPS Scanner is a utility app that helps users find lost coin-sized GPS tracking devices. It works by detecting signals from these devices when they are out of range of their paired phone and displays their last known location on a map. ### How does Crowd GPS Scanner work? The app utilizes a crowd-sourced network. When a tracking device is out of range of its owner's phone, it sends out a signal. Any phone running the Crowd GPS Scanner app that comes within range of this signal can detect it and report the location back to the owner. ### Does Crowd GPS Scanner detect my own paired devices? No, the app is designed to only detect devices that are not paired to your phone or are currently out of range of their paired device. If a device is actively paired and connected to your phone, Crowd GPS Scanner will not list it. ### What is the price of Crowd GPS Scanner? Crowd GPS Scanner is a paid app priced at $4.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to its features for locating tracking devices. ### What devices is Crowd GPS Scanner compatible with? Crowd GPS Scanner is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It requires iOS 10.0 or later to function. ### How often is Crowd GPS Scanner updated? The app was last updated on November 10, 2021, with version 1.1.3. While updates are not frequent, the core functionality remains focused on its primary purpose. ### What is the age rating for Crowd GPS Scanner? Crowd GPS Scanner has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no mature content present. ### What are user reviews saying about Crowd GPS Scanner? Based on 13 ratings, Crowd GPS Scanner has an average rating of 1.8 stars. This suggests a mixed to negative user sentiment regarding its performance or utility. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1.3 — 2021-11-10 - Performance improvements. - More suggestive loading animation. ### 1.1.2 — 2021-11-10 - Performance improvements. - More suggestive loading animation. ### 1.1.1 — 2021-10-26 - Performance improvements. - More suggestive loading animation. ### 1.01 — 2017-07-11 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. We have added a better description of how the app works We have updated keywords now that we have had some market research We have added a new picture for the iPhone that shows detected results and moved this to be the first image ### 1.0 — 2017-06-24 No release notes. ## Apps similar to CROWD GPS SCANNER | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [HiddenApp, Find My Device App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiddenapp-find-my-device-app/id605467420) | 4.2 (135) | Free | Utilities | | [Cell Tower EMF Locator LTE Map](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cell-tower-emf-locator-lte-map/id1437419659) | 4.1 (419) | $2.99 | Utilities | | [Hidden Camera & Device Finder](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-camera-and-device-finder/id1628494007) | 4.3 (287) | Free | Utilities | | [SpyTracker: Wireless Detector](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spytracker-wireless-detector/id1616089649) | 4.5 (808) | Free | Utilities | | [Elden Map - Interactive Map](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elden-map-interactive-map/id1617468354) | 4.3 (37) | $1.99 | Utilities | | [Hidden Finder: Detect Network](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-finder-detect-network/id1621216124) | 4.1 (213) | Free | Utilities | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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