Comparison

BLE Scanner 4.0 vs Bluetooth BLE Device Finder

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

Head to head
About

BLE Scanner 4.0

Explore and manage Bluetooth Low Energy devices with this comprehensive utility. Discover, connect, and analyze BLE signals, including iBeacon and Eddystone data. Ideal for developers and users tracking smart gadgets.

Highlights
  • Instant BLE device discovery with RSSI
  • Radar view for device distance visualization
  • Smart filtering by name, UUID, RSSI, and more
  • iBeacon and Eddystone scanning
  • Data export to CSV
  • Custom BLE advertising packet creation
  • Secure GATT service and characteristic exploration
Features
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No. 1 Scanner Utility app for BLE devices and trusted by developers, hobbyists, and everyday users worldwide, BLE Scanner 4.0 is your go-to app for Bluetooth Low Energy exploration. Easily discover, connect, and manage your Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices. Whether you’re a developer testing BLE device signals or a user tracking your smart gadgets, BLE Scanner gives you powerful tools to scan, analyze, and connect all in one app. Why BLE Scanner? - Instant Discovery: Quickly find nearby BLE devices with real-time signal strength (RSSI). Lower the number the closer you are to the source i.e. -25 is very near and -80 is far from your BLE devices. - Radar View: Visualize device distance and movement around you. - Smart Filters: Search by name, UUID, RSSI, or major/minor values. - iBeacon & Eddystone Support: Scan, monitor, and analyze beacon data seamlessly. - Data Export: Save scan history or export logs to CSV for advanced analysis. - Custom Advertising: Create your own BLE advertising packets for testing & IoT projects. - Upload data to the cloud: Upload your BLE device data on your own cloud using HTTPS or MQTT URL. - Secure Connections: Connect to GATT services and explore characteristics. Built for Developers & Engineers - Inspect GATT services & characteristics - Read and write BLE characteristics - Debug BLE communication issues - Ideal for firmware testing & validation Privacy First • No account required • No personal data collected • BLE scanning performed locally on your device Privacy Policy: https://www.bluepixeltech.com/appVersion/privacy-policy-blescanner.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blescanner X: https://x.com/blescanner Comments, questions, or suggestions? Visit us: www.bluepixeltech.com or Email us: blescanner@bluepixeltech.com

About

Bluetooth BLE Device Finder

Quickly locate misplaced Bluetooth devices using signal strength and a radar interface. Track devices in the background and receive notifications when they are lost, with the last known location recorded on a map.

Highlights
  • Find lost Bluetooth devices
  • Track devices in the background
  • Receive disconnection notifications
  • View last detected time and location
  • Use radar interface for proximity
  • Show signal strength and estimated distance
  • Display BLE device details
Features
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*** Now you can find your lost Bluetooth device quickly, before its battery runs out! *** This app can help you Find Your Lost AirPods, iPhone, iPad, AirTag, Apple Watch, and many other Bluetooth devices in seconds. Use it when you or your family misplace the device – and save the money you'd otherwise need to spend on a new one! HOW TO USE IT: 1. Run the app. Find and select your lost device in the list. 2. Move around slowly and keep watching the data (i.e., the signal strength and estimated distance) on the radar screen. When you get close to your lost device, the spot will turn red on the radar screen. 3. When the signal strength is over 90 and the estimated distance is 0 - 0.5m, look around. Your device won't be far away! Note: When you try to find your device, please walk slowly and watch the radar carefully. Find your device ASAP, or its battery will run out. Note: Your Bluetooth device must be powered on and within a detectable range. TRACKING FUNCTION: You may enable tracking for devices in the background by turning on the switch next to the device on the list. You will receive a notification when your tracked device is disconnected/lost. The application will ping the tracked devices from time to time and remember the last location and time the device was seen. KEY FEATURES: • Find your lost Bluetooth device (with BLE signal advertising). The app is easy to use! • Track your device constantly in the background with this app. A notification will tell you when your tracked device is 'Lost' (i.e., Disconnected). Also, the last detected time and location will be recorded for you. It's very useful when you’re travelling and want to keep your devices safe. ^ • Find your device using our radar. It's fun! No need to read a manual. ^ • Show hints, signal strength and the estimated distance between you and your lost device to help you find it quickly. ^ • Show the last seen (detected) time and last known location of your lost device on a map. ^ • Show your device's BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) details such as UUID, RSSI, Services, etc. ^ • The following devices can be found/tracked by this app: - AirPods 1/2/3/4, AirPods Pro 1/2, AirPods Max - AirTag - iPhone 5/6/7/8/X/11/12/13/14/15/16, iPad 3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/A16, iPad mini 2/3/4/5/6/A17Pro, iPad Air 1/2/3/4/5/M2/M3, iPad Pro 1/2/3/4/5/6/M4, iPod Touch 6/7 - Apple Watch Series 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/SE1/SE2/Ultra1/Ultra2 - Apple Pencil 1/2/Pro - MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, iMac Pro, Mac Pro, Mac Mini, Mac Studio - Microsoft Gear, Band 1 & 2 - Samsung Earbuds, Galaxy Watch - JBL Tune, Vibe, Tour Pro, Charge, Flip 3 - Bellabeat Leaf - Garmin Watches - Many other Bluetooth headphones, earphones, and speakers (e.g. Bose, Sony, Google, Jabra, Logitech, Anker, Sennheiser, Technics, etc.) NOTE: The app can locate any BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) device that is broadcasting a Bluetooth signal. ^ Requires In-App Purchase. Please contact support if you need help. Thank you! Privacy Policy: http://www.99mobileapp.com/pp.html Terms: http://www.99mobileapp.com/terms/index.html

Screenshots

BLE Scanner 4.04 screens
Bluetooth BLE Device Finder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Bluetooth BLE Device Finder at 27K against BLE Scanner 4.0's 614. BLE Scanner 4.0's advantage is review sentiment (58% vs 39%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. BLE Scanner 4.0 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Bluetooth BLE Device Finder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for BLE Scanner 4.0 against 4.4 for Bluetooth BLE Device Finder. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluetooth BLE Device Finder has 27K ratings behind it against 614, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of BLE Scanner 4.0's written reviews are positive against 39% of Bluetooth BLE Device Finder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BLE Scanner 4.0 ships an update every 6 weeks, Bluetooth BLE Device Finder every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BLE Scanner 4.0 versus Bluetooth BLE Device Finder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLE Scanner 4.0Bluetooth BLE Device Finder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (614 ratings)4.4 (27K ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.6% of reviews — better39.0% of reviews
Number of ratings61427K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBluepixel Technologies LLPRaymond NG

Customer experience

BLE Scanner 4.0

All ratings615 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral5.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews158 reviews
Positive57.6%
Neutral10.8%
Negative31.6%

Bluetooth BLE Device Finder

All ratings27,302 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews292 reviews
Positive39.0%
Neutral3.4%
Negative57.5%

User reviews

BLE Scanner 4.0

From 614 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Detects Bluetooth devices well
  • 👍 Useful for development and testing
  • 🔍 Helps find lost Bluetooth devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes or doesn't work on some devices
  • 🤔 Unclear or confusing user interface
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with permissions

Bluetooth BLE Device Finder

From 27K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurately locates lost devices
  • 👍 Helpful for finding misplaced items
  • 🔍 Effective at tracking Bluetooth signals
  • 💡 Useful for finding lost AirPods, Fitbits, and other Bluetooth devices

Room to improve

  • 💰 Mandatory subscription/premium version required for full functionality
  • 🤔 Difficulty distinguishing between unknown Bluetooth devices
  • 🤷‍♀️ Inconsistent or inaccurate distance/signal strength readings
  • 🙄 Constant prompts to upgrade to premium version

Bugs and requests

BLE Scanner 4.0

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Stuck in update loop after latest version
  • Search and filtering functions not working
  • Crashes when trying to add new iBeacons

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add distance or location information for detected devices
  • Improve filtering and sorting of detected devices
  • Provide more detailed device information
  • Add support for more Bluetooth device types

Bluetooth BLE Device Finder

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to detect certain Bluetooth devices like Apple Pencil
  • App crashes or freezes on some devices
  • Persistent pairing requests from unknown devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to name/label Bluetooth devices
  • Option to use feet/yards instead of meters
  • Improved device filtering and organization
  • More precise tracking and direction indicators

In-app purchases

3 purchases

BLE Scanner 4.0

Subscriptions3
  • Advertiser Plan$2.991 Month
  • Cloud Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Ultimate Subscription$5.991 Month
4 purchases

Bluetooth BLE Device Finder

Subscriptions3
  • One Week Premium$3.997 Days
  • One Month Premium$9.991 Month
  • One Year Premium$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99

Questions

Is BLE Scanner 4.0 free?
BLE Scanner 4.0 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bluetooth BLE Device Finder free?
Bluetooth BLE Device Finder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BLE Scanner 4.0 or Bluetooth BLE Device Finder?
Bluetooth BLE Device Finder is rated higher. BLE Scanner 4.0 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 614 ratings, while Bluetooth BLE Device Finder averages 4.4 from 27K ratings.
Do BLE Scanner 4.0 or Bluetooth BLE Device Finder have ads?
Neither BLE Scanner 4.0 nor Bluetooth BLE Device Finder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BLE Scanner 4.0 or Bluetooth BLE Device Finder?
BLE Scanner 4.0 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Bluetooth BLE Device Finder every 2 months. Most recently, BLE Scanner 4.0 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Bluetooth BLE Device Finder on October 30, 2026.

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