# Scanr - Bluetooth Finder — BLE Radar & Device Locator

> Utility app to scan and identify nearby Bluetooth and BLE devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Aayush Pokharel.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanr-bluetooth-finder/id1546690342 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Aayush Pokharel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532440924)
- Category: Utilities, Developer Tools
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-01-05
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanr-bluetooth-finder/id1546690342/reviews.md

## What is Scanr?

Scanr is a fast, focused Bluetooth and BLE scanner for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision. Discover every nearby Bluetooth Low Energy peripheral, watch its signal strength in real time, and follow the proximity radar to whatever you're looking for.

Whether you're a developer debugging firmware, a tinkerer mapping smart-home gadgets, or just trying to find a misplaced pair of earbuds, Scanr gives you a clean, no-nonsense view of the wireless world around you.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

- Scan continuously for BLE peripherals, beacons, and accessories
- See live device names, identifiers, manufacturer data, and RSSI
- Watch signal strength change on a live graph as you move
- Use NearBy mode as a proximity radar to walk straight to a device
- Surface hidden or unnamed BLE broadcasters in your surroundings
- Export full scan sessions as JSON or CSV for later analysis
- Filter and sort the device list to cut through the noise

GREAT FOR FINDING

- AirPods, Beats, Bose, JBL, Sony, and other wireless headphones
- AirTags and other small BLE trackers
- Apple Watch, Fitbit, Garmin, and fitness wearables
- Smart bulbs, plugs, locks, thermostats, and IoT sensors
- Speakers, game controllers, styluses, and BLE keyboards
- Stray dev boards, ESP32s, nRF modules, and prototype hardware

BUILT FOR DEVELOPERS

- Inspect advertising payloads and service UUIDs at a glance
- Track RSSI over time to estimate distance and link quality
- Export structured data to feed your own tooling or notebooks
- Lightweight engine, tiny footprint, instant cold-start scans

NEARBY PROXIMITY MODE

Pick any device from the list and tap into NearBy. Scanr turns into a real-time signal radar, showing how close you are as you move. Walk warmer, walk colder, and zero in on the missing peripheral hiding under a couch cushion or buried in a bag.

PRIVACY FIRST

Scanr runs Bluetooth scans entirely on-device. Nothing leaves your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Vision Pro. No accounts, no trackers, no analytics. The developer does not collect any data from this app.

UNIVERSAL ACROSS APPLE PLATFORMS

One purchase covers iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision. The interface adapts to each device, with full keyboard navigation on Mac, multitasking-friendly layouts on iPad, and a spatial-aware view on Vision Pro.

WHY PEOPLE PICK SCANR

- Honest, ad-free utility built by an indie developer
- Tiny download, fast launch, no bloat
- Clean SwiftUI design that respects your data and your time
- Frequent updates with real changelog notes

Note: Scanr can only detect devices that broadcast standard Bluetooth Low Energy advertisements. It cannot show offline AirTags, audio-only Classic Bluetooth links that are already paired and idle, or devices that have been intentionally silenced. Distance from RSSI is an estimate, not a precise measurement.

Pop Scanr open, hit scan, and see what's whispering on the airwaves around you.

## Key features

- Scan for Bluetooth devices
- Scan for BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) devices
- View device signal strength
- Identify device name and ID
- Real-time proximity updates
- Troubleshoot Bluetooth connectivity

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanr-bluetooth-finder/id1546690342/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Maybe it works

*2024-02-20*

Maybe it works, nothing moves sept when u first click a device. but there’s no help section, or what anything means or how to read it or utilize it. I feel like I jus wasted my money

### 1/5 — Not working!

*2022-10-14*

The app isn’t working. I am just beside my computer and it doesn’t detect it.

**Developer response:** Hi there!

Bluetooth needs to be enabled for on your Mac for Scanr to work. 

Try toggling Bluetooth and rescanning using the app.

If you have further questions, feel free to reach us at developer.app.aayush@gmail.com

Thank you.

## Frequently asked questions about Scanr

### What devices does Scanr support?

Scanr is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. It is designed for users who want to test their Bluetooth devices' strength and see details about nearby BLE devices.

### How much does Scanr cost?

Scanr is a paid application, priced at $0.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its features for scanning and analyzing Bluetooth devices.

### What is the age rating for Scanr?

Scanr has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. It is a straightforward utility for understanding Bluetooth device proximity and strength.

### When was Scanr last updated?

The latest version of Scanr was released on October 18, 2022. The app was initially released on January 5, 2021, and has received updates to improve its functionality.

### Does Scanr have ads?

No, Scanr does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it provides an ad-free experience for users who wish to scan and analyze their Bluetooth devices.

### What information does Scanr provide about devices?

Scanr displays the signal strength, name, and ID of nearby Bluetooth and BLE devices. It also offers real-time updates on how close you are to your BLE devices.

### What is the user sentiment for Scanr?

Based on available data, Scanr has a rating of 2.0 stars from 2 ratings. This suggests a mixed or negative user reception, with potential areas for improvement.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 5.0.0 — 2026-07-24

Scanr v2 is here.

- Rebuilt scanning engine for faster device discovery
- Smoother live RSSI graphs and a tighter NearBy radar
- New filters to cut through crowded BLE environments
- JSON and CSV exports for full scan sessions
- Polished UI across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision
- Bug fixes and performance wins

### 2.0 — 2022-10-18

Scanr 2.0
- Complete UI redesign.
- Uses new and efficient scanning algorithm.
- UX improvements.
- Better Devices Filtering support.
- Graph view of signal added.
- Ability to export data as JSON or CSV.
- Ability to scan Hidden or Unknown Devices.
- New App Icon.

### 1.6 — 2021-06-20

Introducing NearBy. 

Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.
Added new nearby feature! 
The initial scan is a little faster now.

Btw, You can accurately locate specific BLE devices using nearby it works will almost all BLE devices (including keyboards, mice, AirPods?)

### 1.0 — 2021-01-06

No release notes.

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