Comparison

Find It vs Device Settings

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

Head to head
About

Find It

Access and manage files on your Mac from your iPhone or iPad. Search, view, and open documents, with options to share or view them in Finder. An optional premium upgrade removes search limitations.

Highlights
  • Search Mac files from iOS
  • View file information
  • Preview common file formats
  • Open files with Mac apps
  • Share files with other iOS apps
  • Unlimited search with Premium
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Find It is all you need to easily search, view, download, and share files from your Mac directly to your iPhone or iPad. Easily connect with your Mac with "Find It Server" and follow instructions to search files on your iPhone or iPad. To connect Find It with your Mac, you need to install "Find It Server". Download server application for FREE : http://bit.ly/finditserver • Spotlight on your Pocket: Search your Mac directly on iPhone or iPad • Documents' Information: View general information like Size, Created/Modified dates, tags, and file path. • Quick Look: Open and preview the most common formats. •More Options: Open files with Mac, Show in Finder or share files with other iOS apps. • Find It Premium: Upgrade to Premium Version to search without limitations. - Important Note: Both iOS and Mac apps must connect to the same and local Wi-Fi network, you cannot use this app remotely from other locations.

About

Device Settings

Access and manage your device's information, settings, and performance from a single, intuitive interface. Monitor battery, storage, and network status, and utilize helpful tools for troubleshooting and optimization.

Highlights
  • Device information (model, version, UUID)
  • Battery and storage monitoring
  • Network insights (Wi-Fi, IP, signal)
  • Quick access to essential settings
  • System performance data
  • Digital compass and flashlight
Features
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Take Full Control of Your iOS Device with My Device Settings My Device Settings gives you quick access to key device information, powerful tools, and essential settings, all in one place. Designed for a simple and intuitive experience, the app helps you understand, monitor, and optimize your iPhone or iPad. Get the information you need View important device details like model, iOS version, screen size, UUID, and more. Perfect when you need accurate data for apps, troubleshooting, or support. Monitor performance in real time Track battery status, storage usage, and system performance. Understand how your device is running and make smarter decisions. Manage your device with ease Access useful tools and settings quickly, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, hotspot, brightness, sound, NFC, and more. Solve network issues faster Check network type, signal strength, and IP address to quickly identify and fix connectivity problems. Advanced tools Explore extra features like a digital compass, customizable flashlight, battery monitor, and more. Key Features - Device information: model, version, UUID - Battery and storage monitoring - Network insights: Wi-Fi, IP, signal strength - Quick access to essential settings - Performance and system data - Useful tools like compass and flashlight Premium Subscription (optional) My Device Settings is free to use with ads. A Premium subscription is required to remove ads and to unlock premium features such as advanced insights and the full ad-free experience. Features that require a purchase are clearly marked in the app. - Title: Premium (Monthly) - Length: 1 month, auto-renewable - Price: USD 1.99 per month, after a 3-day free trial Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://yalintech.com/legal/device/terms Privacy Policy: https://yalintech.com/legal/device/privacy Visit Us https://www.yalintech.com/ Support support@yalintech.com

Screenshots

Find It4 screens
Device Settings4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Device Settings at 54% against Find It's 8%. Device Settings also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 9). Find It's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Find It sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Device Settings sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Device Settings holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Device Settings has 1.2K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Find It's written reviews are positive against 54% of Device Settings's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Find It ships an update every 2 months, Device Settings every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Find It versus Device Settings: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFind ItDevice Settings
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (9 ratings)4.1 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.3% of reviews54.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings91.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppersianYalintech

Customer experience

Find It

All ratings9 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative55.6%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative83.3%

Device Settings

All ratings1,160 ratings
Positive77.6%
Neutral6.6%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive54.1%
Neutral2.7%
Negative43.2%

Bugs and requests

Find It

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Device Settings

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App won't load (displays blue screen)
  • Settings instructions not executing properly
  • Incorrect phone model and iOS version detection
  • Full-screen advertisements blocking content
  • Pop-ups persist even after watching ads
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  • Trial information not displayed before purchase
  • Unexpected charges without proper disclosure

Requested features

4 requests
  • Better explanation of DNS settings
  • More useful additional information beyond standard settings
  • Improved security features for WiFi
  • Free version with full functionality

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Find It

One-time1
  • Premium$2.99
3 purchases

Device Settings

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly - 3 Days Free Trail3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • oneyear_subscription3 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • One time purchase$8.99

Questions

Is Find It free?
Find It is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Device Settings free?
Device Settings is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Find It or Device Settings?
Device Settings is rated higher. Find It averages 2.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Device Settings averages 4.1 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Find It or Device Settings have ads?
Device Settings shows ads; Find It does not.
Which is updated more often, Find It or Device Settings?
Find It ships an update every 2 months, and Device Settings every 4 weeks. Most recently, Find It was updated on October 8, 2026 and Device Settings on October 13, 2026.

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