Comparison

BLE Scanner 4.0 vs Find Bluetooth

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

Find Bluetooth

Easily find lost Bluetooth devices like headphones, smartwatches, and fitness trackers. The app uses signal strength and estimated distance to guide you, offering a modern interface for a smooth experience.

Highlights
  • Scan nearby BLE devices
  • Step-by-step guidance
  • Signal strength tracking
  • Estimated distance display
  • Modern, user-friendly interface
  • Supports Apple devices and wearables
Features
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Lost your AirPods, headphones, or another Bluetooth device? Find it fast with a live BLE radar, signal strength, and distance hints—before the battery runs out. Scan nearby Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices in seconds and walk toward the strongest signal. HOW TO USE 1. Open the app and scan for nearby BLE devices. 2. Select the device you want to find from the list. 3. Move slowly while watching the radar, signal strength, and estimated distance. 4. When you are within a few meters, look around—your device is close. KEY FEATURES • Live scan for nearby Bluetooth Low Energy devices • Radar view with signal strength and distance estimates • Fast guidance to help you locate lost earbuds, headphones, speakers, watches, and more • Clean, modern interface designed for quick recovery COMPATIBLE DEVICES Works with many BLE devices that are powered on and advertising, including: • Wireless earbuds and AirPods • Bluetooth headphones and headsets • Portable Bluetooth speakers • Smartwatches and fitness wearables • AirTag and other BLE accessories IMPORTANT Your device must be turned on and broadcasting a Bluetooth signal to appear. Classic Bluetooth-only devices may not be detectable. Auto-Renewable Subscription Terms: • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • Manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renew in your App Store account settings. Terms: https://sunshine-dev.com/?page_id=98 Privacy Policy: https://sunshinesoftwarelabs.com/

Screenshots

BLE Scanner 4.04 screens
Find Bluetooth3 screens

Verdict

The call

BLE Scanner 4.0 and Find Bluetooth both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 58% of BLE Scanner 4.0's written reviews are positive against 13% of Find Bluetooth's. BLE Scanner 4.0 also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (615 vs 150). 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 Find Bluetooth sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. 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 4.2 for Find Bluetooth. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 615 and 150 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of BLE Scanner 4.0's written reviews are positive against 13% of Find Bluetooth's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BLE Scanner 4.0 ships an update every 6 weeks, Find Bluetooth monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BLE Scanner 4.0 versus Find Bluetooth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLE Scanner 4.0Find Bluetooth
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (615 ratings) — better4.2 (150 ratings)
Positive reviews57.6% of reviews — better12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings615 — better150
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBluepixel Technologies LLPSunshine Software Labs

Customer experience

BLE Scanner 4.0

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

Find Bluetooth

All ratings146 ratings
Positive79.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative17.8%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative75.0%

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

Find Bluetooth

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
5 purchases

Find Bluetooth

Subscriptions5
  • Yearly Limited$9.991 Year
  • 3 Days Free Trial Weekly VIP3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Get Premium Monthly3 Days trial$19.991 Month
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  • 7 Day Free Yearly VIP3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Annual VIP$49.991 Year

Questions

Is BLE Scanner 4.0 free?
BLE Scanner 4.0 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Find Bluetooth free?
Find Bluetooth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BLE Scanner 4.0 or Find Bluetooth?
BLE Scanner 4.0 is rated higher. BLE Scanner 4.0 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 615 ratings, while Find Bluetooth averages 4.2 from 150 ratings.
Do BLE Scanner 4.0 or Find Bluetooth have ads?
Neither BLE Scanner 4.0 nor Find Bluetooth shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BLE Scanner 4.0 or Find Bluetooth?
BLE Scanner 4.0 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Find Bluetooth monthly. Most recently, BLE Scanner 4.0 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Find Bluetooth on October 22, 2026.

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