Comparison

Blue Hound vs LeafDetect

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Blue Hound

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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The essential Bluetooth app for scanning and locating your smart devices from Apple, FitBit, Garmin, and many other companies. Scan and identify nearby devices. Locate devices by signal strength, heat map or direction finder. You can now find Fitbit and other Bluetooth devices that are paired with your iPhone. If the Bluetooth device is paired with another iPhone, turn off Bluetooth on that iPhone. Blue Hound is always scanning for Bluetooth devices. When a device is detected, Blue Hound identifies it by name, maker and model when possible. It does this using a large database of smart recognizers that are updated automatically. Devices you find are uploaded to the cloud to help you search for them later. Blue Hound works great with Bluetooth tags. If you attach one to your keys, you can locate them within 100 feet or more even outdoors in high grass. Attach one to your drone and you will be able to find it if it lands unexpectedly. Scanning for Bluetooth devices can be a fun outdoor activity. Take Blue Hound out for a walk. Enable Power Saver Mode for Blue Hound in Settings and put your iPhone in your pocket upside down. The screen will go dark and the app will enter power saver mode. If you wish, Blue Hound can even bark to alert you when a new device is found. Blue Hound has features not found in any other Bluetooth scanner or finder: • Real time Bluetooth scanner with signal strength and description • Sort the scanner list by age, distance or name • Filter the scanner list for matching text • List both active and inactive devices • Power saver option and audio alerts for scanning while walking • Search the cloud for devices you have found in the past • Search for past devices using an interactive map • Smart device identification using cloud updated recognizers • Display detailed information about a devices including is maker and model • Search Google for more information about the device • Get directions to the last known location of the device • Locate a device indoors using a signal strength meter • Locate a device outdoors using a heat map and signal graph • Outdoor direction finder saves time when searching • Display the directions on the map to triangulate the location

About

LeafDetect

Features
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LeafDetect instantly identifies plants, flowers, and trees from a single photo using advanced AI technology. Simply point your camera at any plant — or pick a photo from your library — and get accurate identification results in seconds. LeafDetect recognizes thousands of species and provides detailed information including scientific name, family, genus, and practical care tips. HOW IT WORKS • Snap a photo of any leaf, flower, bark, or whole plant • AI analyzes the image and returns the most likely species • View detailed plant profiles with care instructions KEY FEATURES ◆ Instant AI Identification Take a photo or choose from your gallery. LeafDetect uses state-of-the-art AI to identify the plant species with high confidence scores. ◆ Detailed Plant Profiles Get comprehensive information for each identified plant: scientific name, common name, family, genus, and tailored care guidance (watering, sunlight, soil, temperature). ◆ Your Personal Garden Save identified plants to your garden collection. Track watering schedules, monitor plant health, and get care reminders. ◆ Plant Health Diagnosis Chat with AI to diagnose plant diseases and get treatment recommendations. ◆ Community Share your plant discoveries, connect with other plant enthusiasts, and learn from the community. ◆ Scan History & Library Every scan is automatically saved. Browse your personal plant collection, add notes, and mark favorites for quick access. ◆ No Account Required Start identifying plants immediately. No sign-up, no login. Your scan history stays on your device. ◆ Privacy First Photos are processed solely for identification and are not stored on any server. No trackers, no location data collected. ◆ Beautiful Dark UI A modern, nature-inspired interface designed for comfortable use day and night. ◆ Multi-language Support Available in Vietnamese and English. PERFECT FOR • Gardeners wanting to identify unknown plants • Hikers and nature lovers exploring trails • Students studying botany and biology • Parents teaching kids about nature • Anyone curious about the plants around them IMPORTANT NOTE AI identification is for informational purposes only. Never use LeafDetect to determine if a plant is safe to eat, touch, or feed to animals. Always consult a qualified expert for safety decisions. Policy URL: https://sites.google.com/view/leaflens-policy Term URL: https://sites.google.com/view/leaflens-terms

Screenshots

Blue Hound4 screens
LeafDetect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LeafDetect at Free against Blue Hound's $1.99. LeafDetect also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Blue Hound's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#90 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

LeafDetect is free to download; Blue Hound costs $1.99 up front. LeafDetect sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Blue Hound asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blue Hound ships an update every 5 weeks, LeafDetect fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Blue Hound versus LeafDetect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlue HoundLeafDetect
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (914 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings914 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#90 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrangerFXPham Dinh Sy

Bugs and requests

Blue Hound

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to detect nearby Bluetooth devices
  • Inconsistent performance, app not working at times
  • Inaccurate distance and location information

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to set device parameters and utilize scanned devices
  • Device details like MAC address, identifiers
  • Tutorial or onboarding for new users
  • Option to block outside device connections for security

LeafDetect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Blue Hound

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

LeafDetect

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$3.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscription Sale$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Blue Hound free?
Blue Hound costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LeafDetect free?
LeafDetect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Blue Hound or LeafDetect have ads?
Neither Blue Hound nor LeafDetect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blue Hound or LeafDetect?
Blue Hound ships an update every 5 weeks, and LeafDetect fortnightly. Most recently, Blue Hound was updated on October 28, 2026 and LeafDetect on October 25, 2026.

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