# Bluetooth Smart Discover vs Bluetooth Lost BLE Finder

The clearest difference is rating: Bluetooth Lost BLE Finder at 4.4 against Bluetooth Smart Discover's 3.7. Bluetooth Lost BLE Finder also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (222 vs 3). Bluetooth Smart Discover's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bluetooth Lost BLE Finder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Bluetooth Smart Discover asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bluetooth Lost BLE Finder holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluetooth Lost BLE Finder has 222 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Bluetooth Smart Discover's written reviews are positive against 56% of Bluetooth Lost BLE Finder's.

Bluetooth Smart Discover ships an update every 8 months, Bluetooth Lost BLE Finder monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluetooth Smart Discover | Bluetooth Lost BLE Finder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-smart-discover/id1004015467/reviews) | **[4.4 (222 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-lost-ble-finder/id1527542438/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **222** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **55.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Microchip Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/368610396) | [FuturaApp, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444832950) |

## What reviewers say

### Bluetooth Smart Discover

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-smart-discover/id1004015467)

Scan and connect to nearby Bluetooth Low Energy devices. Discover services and characteristics, then read, write, or enable notifications. View standard advertising data from BLE broadcasters.

**Highlights:** Scan for BLE peripherals, Connect to BLE devices, Discover services and characteristics, Read/write BLE characteristics, Enable BLE notifications, View BLE broadcaster advertising data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bluetooth Lost BLE Finder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-lost-ble-finder/id1527542438)

Easily find misplaced Bluetooth devices like phones, headphones, and watches. The app uses signal strength indicators and augmented reality to guide you. Save devices, view their last known location on a map, and receive alerts if you leave them behind.

**Highlights:** Signal strength indicator, AR camera tracking, Last seen map, Separation alerts, iCloud sync, Apple Watch app

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ExactTrack Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| ExactTrack Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| ExactTrack: Precise Finder | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to find devices
- 👍 Works well for finding items
- 👍 Useful for forgetful users
- 👍 App is small and bloat-free
- 👍 Simple to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App doesn't work without payment
- 🐛 Free version lacks essential features
- 🐛 Cannot ring the phone
- 🐛 Not a pairing app, only a finder
- 🐛 App is useless for tracking devices

**Reported bugs**

- App keeps showing searching for hours
- App doesn't work without payment
- Free version doesn't allow ringing the phone
- Cannot ring the phone
- App doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Add map to devices
- Translate app to French
- Allow ringing the phone
- Add sound to find device


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bluetooth Smart Discover free?

Bluetooth Smart Discover is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bluetooth Lost BLE Finder free?

Bluetooth Lost BLE Finder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bluetooth Smart Discover or Bluetooth Lost BLE Finder?

Bluetooth Lost BLE Finder is rated higher. Bluetooth Smart Discover averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Bluetooth Lost BLE Finder averages 4.4 from 222 ratings.

### Do Bluetooth Smart Discover or Bluetooth Lost BLE Finder have ads?

Neither Bluetooth Smart Discover nor Bluetooth Lost BLE Finder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bluetooth Smart Discover or Bluetooth Lost BLE Finder?

Bluetooth Smart Discover ships an update every 8 months, and Bluetooth Lost BLE Finder monthly. Most recently, Bluetooth Smart Discover was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bluetooth Lost BLE Finder on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*