# Find Bluetooth vs Bluetooth Scanner

Find Bluetooth and Bluetooth Scanner both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of Find Bluetooth's written reviews are positive against 0% of Bluetooth Scanner's. Find Bluetooth also leads on ratings volume (3.7K vs 299) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Bluetooth Scanner's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Bluetooth Scanner is free to download; Find Bluetooth costs $1.99 up front. Find Bluetooth sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bluetooth Scanner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Find Bluetooth against 4.5 for Bluetooth Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Find Bluetooth has 3.7K ratings behind it against 299, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Find Bluetooth's written reviews are positive against 0% of Bluetooth Scanner's.

Find Bluetooth ships an update every 6 weeks, Bluetooth Scanner fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Find Bluetooth | Bluetooth Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-bluetooth-device-tracker/id1244008139/reviews)** | [4.5 (299 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-scanner-finder-app/id6502906373/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 299 |
| Positive reviews | **73.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 36 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [建慧 朱](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037626265) | [Stefan Arnold](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818993243) |

## What reviewers say

### Find Bluetooth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-bluetooth-device-tracker/id1244008139)

Easily locate lost Bluetooth devices like fitness trackers and smartwatches. The app displays nearby devices sorted by signal strength or name, then guides you to your selected item using a dashboard.

**Highlights:** Find lost Bluetooth devices, Locate fitness bands and smartwatches, Sort devices by signal strength, Sort devices by name, Search mode with dashboard guidance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads (ONLY TODAY) | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔍 Effective Bluetooth device locator
- 🔍 Pinpoints device location
- 🔍 Helpful for finding lost items
- 🔍 Works well for finding Fitbits and other wearables
- 🔍 Useful app for locating lost Bluetooth devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid app with limited free searches
- 💰 Requires additional in-app purchases for more searches
- 🤖 Confusing interface with constantly changing device list
- 🤖 Difficulty identifying specific devices in the list
- 🤖 Unreliable in accurately detecting device proximity

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after initial usage
- Restore purchases feature not working
- Inconsistent performance, sometimes unable to detect nearby devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to rename/identify Bluetooth devices
- Option to save frequently used device names
- Improved accuracy in device detection and proximity
- More free searches or a one-time purchase model


### Bluetooth Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-scanner-finder-app/id6502906373)

Easily track down misplaced Bluetooth devices like headphones, fitness trackers, or smart pens. This app guides you to your lost item by wirelessly connecting to its unique signature, increasing your chances of recovery.

**Highlights:** Locate lost Bluetooth devices, Step-by-step guidance, Approximate location and triangulation, Sleek user interface, Connects to device signature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BT Device Locator + Free Trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| BT Device Locator | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| BT Device Locator | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| BT Device Locator | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly king of Bluetooth Scanner | $49.99 | per year |
| BT Device Locator | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Find Bluetooth free?

Find Bluetooth costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Bluetooth Scanner free?

Bluetooth Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Find Bluetooth or Bluetooth Scanner?

Find Bluetooth is rated higher. Find Bluetooth averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Bluetooth Scanner averages 4.5 from 299 ratings.

### Do Find Bluetooth or Bluetooth Scanner have ads?

Neither Find Bluetooth nor Bluetooth Scanner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Find Bluetooth or Bluetooth Scanner?

Find Bluetooth ships an update every 6 weeks, and Bluetooth Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, Find Bluetooth was updated on September 24, 2026 and Bluetooth Scanner on September 24, 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.*