Comparison

Barrett 4050 Remote Control 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

Barrett 4050 Remote Control

Control your Barrett 4050 HF SDR remotely over an IP connection. This application provides full operational control, mirroring a direct connection, with automatic reconnection for dropped network links.

Highlights
  • Remote IP control
  • Full operational control
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Auto re-connect feature
  • Configure SDR settings
Features
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The Barrett SDR (Software Defined Radio) Remote App is a FREE Advanced Remote-Control Application for the Barrett 4050 HF SDR from Barrett Communications. Prerequisites: - Barrett 4050 HF SDR with Remote control option enabled - IP connection to the Barrett 4050 HF SDR using WIFI dongle or via Ethernet An intuitive user interface to configure and control the Barrett 4050 HF SDR over IP. This application gives the user all the same operational control as using a control head connected directly to the SDR. The application offers auto re-connect on dropped network links.

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

Barrett 4050 Remote Control3 screens
Bluetooth BLE Device Finder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Barrett 4050 Remote Control at 5.0 against Bluetooth BLE Device Finder's 4.4. Barrett 4050 Remote Control also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Bluetooth BLE Device Finder's advantage is ratings volume (27K vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Bluetooth BLE Device Finder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Barrett 4050 Remote Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Barrett 4050 Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluetooth BLE Device Finder has 27K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Barrett 4050 Remote Control versus Bluetooth BLE Device Finder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarrett 4050 Remote ControlBluetooth BLE Device Finder
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.4 (27K ratings)
Positive reviews—39.0% of reviews
Number of ratings127K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBarrett Communications Pty LtdRaymond NG

Customer experience

Barrett 4050 Remote Control

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bluetooth BLE Device Finder

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

Bugs and requests

Barrett 4050 Remote Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

None

Barrett 4050 Remote Control

No in-app purchases

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 Barrett 4050 Remote Control free?
Barrett 4050 Remote Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bluetooth BLE Device Finder free?
Bluetooth BLE Device Finder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Barrett 4050 Remote Control or Bluetooth BLE Device Finder?
Barrett 4050 Remote Control is rated higher. Barrett 4050 Remote Control averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Bluetooth BLE Device Finder averages 4.4 from 27K ratings.
Do Barrett 4050 Remote Control or Bluetooth BLE Device Finder have ads?
Neither Barrett 4050 Remote Control nor Bluetooth BLE Device Finder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barrett 4050 Remote Control or Bluetooth BLE Device Finder?
Barrett 4050 Remote Control ships an update every 2 months, and Bluetooth BLE Device Finder every 2 months. Most recently, Barrett 4050 Remote Control was updated on October 23, 2026 and Bluetooth BLE Device Finder on November 3, 2026.

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