Phunware Locate vs Spider
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Phunware Locate
This app enables users to set up and preview indoor navigation systems. It allows for the creation of paths, management of beacons, and fingerprinting of locations to enhance blue dot wayfinding accuracy for other mobile applications.
- Map setup for blue dot navigation
- Path creation
- Beacon management
- Location fingerprinting
- Blue dot experience preview
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The Phunware Locate app allows users to walk through the end to end experience of setting up their map for highly accurate blue dot navigation wayfinding. Within the app users can, at a floor level, create paths, manage beacons, walk to fingerprint, and preview the blue dot experience. The fingerprinted data is then used to present navigation and blue dot wayfinding for end users of mobile apps powered by Phunware Location Services. This app can only be used by users authorized by Phunware.
Spider
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Never lose track of your devices again with Spider – Bluetooth Finder! This powerful, easy-to-use app helps you locate your phone, AirPods, or any other Bluetooth-enabled device in seconds. Whether it’s lost in a room, misplaced, or tucked away in an unfamiliar spot, Spider guides you to your device using a precise Bluetooth signal strength meter. No subscription - One time purchase - lifetime use. Key Features: Device Detection: Quickly find any Bluetooth-enabled device, including phones, earbuds, smartwatches, and more. Real-Time Signal Tracking: Follow the signal strength to get closer to your lost device. Distance Meter: Know how close or far you are from your device, simplifying your search. Device List: Easily see all nearby Bluetooth devices and connect with a tap. The ''Play sound'' - function works with supported devices. Privacy Policy - https://sites.google.com/view/spider-bluetooth-finder/privacy-policy Terms of Conditions - https://sites.google.com/view/spider-bluetooth-finder/terms-of-service
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Phunware Locate at Free against Spider's $4.99. Spider's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 4 months). On in-app purchases 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
Phunware Locate is free to download; Spider costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Phunware Locate ships an update every 4 months, Spider daily. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Phunware Locate | Spider |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Phunware, Inc | Blind Squirrel LLC |
In-app purchases
Phunware Locate
No in-app purchases
Spider
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Phunware Locate free?
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Do Phunware Locate or Spider have ads?
Which is updated more often, Phunware Locate or Spider?
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