Comparison

Microchip Bluetooth Audio vs Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Microchip Bluetooth Audio

This application helps discover, configure, and control specific Microchip Bluetooth audio platforms. It communicates with compatible devices using a proprietary BLE service for seamless integration.

Highlights
  • Discover BLE devices
  • Filter Microchip audio devices
  • Communicate over Transparent Service
  • Control audio platforms
  • Configure audio platforms
Features
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Microchip Bluetooth Audio (MBA) mobile Application is used to discover, configure and control Microchip’s BM64/62/83 Based Audio Platforms. Mobile Application discovers BLE devices and filters the Microchip Audio devices (BM64/BM62/BM83 based) and communicates with them over Microchip’s Proprietary BLE Service called Transparent Service. This Mobile Application will be used for below Microchip Bluetooth Platforms. -> MSPK -> DSPK -> 104/105 ROM -> IS2066 ROM2

About

Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner

Easily find and monitor Bluetooth devices around you. Quickly identify nearby gadgets, estimate their distance, and view essential details like name and connection status. The app features a clean, intuitive interface for simple navigation.

Highlights
  • Discover nearby Bluetooth devices
  • Estimate device distance
  • View device name and status
  • User-friendly interface
  • Instant device detection
Features
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Find lost headphones and nearby Bluetooth accessories with a scanner designed for real-world searching. Bluetooth Finder: BLE Scanner turns live Bluetooth signal strength into a simple proximity guide. Walk slowly, watch the signal settle, and follow the stronger reading. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Scan for nearby Bluetooth devices that are currently advertising • Prioritize headphones, earbuds, and named devices • Search and filter noisy scan results • Open the live finder to see signal trend, confidence, and approximate distance • Save devices and give them a familiar name • Review successful and recent finder sessions in My Devices • Keep saved devices and history privately on your iPhone • Use experimental compass hints when available BUILT FOR HONEST SEARCHING Bluetooth signal reflections can affect distance estimates, so the app shows confidence and signal freshness instead of pretending to know an exact location. Move slowly and use the strongest stable signal. FREE & PRO Scan nearby devices, save your first device, and try live finder sessions with included daily credits. Pro unlocks unlimited saved devices, full finder history, and unlimited finder use. Important: The app can only detect nearby Bluetooth devices that are powered on and broadcasting. It cannot locate offline devices, access Apple's Find My network, or show a device's GPS location. Privacy Policy: https://sauceai.vercel.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://sauceai.vercel.app/tos

Screenshots

Microchip Bluetooth Audio4 screens
Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Microchip Bluetooth Audio at none against Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner's 7. Microchip Bluetooth Audio also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, 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 Finder・BLE Scanner sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Microchip Bluetooth Audio asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Microchip Bluetooth Audio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Microchip Bluetooth Audio ships an update every 5 months, Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Microchip Bluetooth Audio versus Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicrochip Bluetooth AudioBluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.7 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings112 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicrochip Technology Inc.nimet oz

Customer experience

Microchip Bluetooth Audio

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

Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Microchip Bluetooth Audio

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Pro$1.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium$6.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$12.991 Year
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  • Yearly Pro$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro$79.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Premium$14.99
  • Lifetime Premium$29.99

Questions

Is Microchip Bluetooth Audio free?
Microchip Bluetooth Audio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner free?
Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Microchip Bluetooth Audio or Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner?
Microchip Bluetooth Audio is rated higher. Microchip Bluetooth Audio averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.
Do Microchip Bluetooth Audio or Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner have ads?
Neither Microchip Bluetooth Audio nor Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Microchip Bluetooth Audio or Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner?
Microchip Bluetooth Audio ships an update every 5 months, and Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, Microchip Bluetooth Audio was updated on September 28, 2026 and Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner on October 7, 2026.

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