Comparison

Traxx it vs Device Detector

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

Head to head
About

Traxx it

This utility app offers two-way anti-loss functionality, allowing you to locate your phone with a connected device or vice-versa. It supports multiple connections and provides location tracking for lost items. Additionally, it includes a remote camera shutter feature.

Highlights
  • Two-way anti-loss
  • Find mobile with device
  • Find device with mobile
  • Multiple connections
  • Location lost inquiry
  • Remote camera shutter
Features
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Traxx it is a perfect APP which can support the following features: 1.two way antiloss, you can use mobile find the device, you can also use device to find mobile 2. multiple connections 3. Locate and location lost enqury 4. Take picture

About

Device Detector

Scan and analyze all devices connected to your local network. This essential tool helps protect your privacy by identifying everything on your network. Regular updates ensure an improved user experience.

Highlights
  • Scan local network
  • Analyze connected devices
  • Privacy protection
  • Regular updates
Features
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This is a tool to scan and analyze all devices on your local network. It is an essential app to protect your privacy. We will regularly update the app to improve your experience.

Screenshots

Traxx it4 screens
Device Detector3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Device Detector at 4.4 against Traxx it's 2.1. Device Detector also leads on review sentiment (49% vs 14%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months). Traxx it's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Device Detector holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Device Detector has 3.6K ratings behind it against 87, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Traxx it's written reviews are positive against 49% of Device Detector's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Traxx it ships an update every 11 months, Device Detector monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Traxx it versus Device Detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTraxx itDevice Detector
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (87 ratings)4.4 (3.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews48.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings873.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenZhen Lenze Technology Co,.Ltd.长金 胡

Customer experience

Traxx it

All ratings87 ratings
Positive21.8%
Neutral9.2%
Negative69.0%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative82.1%

Device Detector

All ratings3,572 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews237 reviews
Positive48.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative47.7%

User reviews

Traxx it

From 87 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works for some users
  • 💰 Affordable price point

Room to improve

  • ❌ Does not power on
  • ❌ Fails to sync/connect
  • ❌ Requires app to be open
  • ❌ Constant beeping/alarms
  • ❌ Disconnects automatically

Device Detector

From 3.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly app
  • 🔍 Effective device detection
  • 🔍 Able to identify suspicious devices
  • 💡 Helpful for home security
  • 💡 Customizable device identification

Room to improve

  • 🤖 Excessive ads disrupting usability
  • 🐛 Inconsistent device detection accuracy
  • 🔍 Lack of detailed information on detected devices
  • 🤖 Overwhelming ad experience

Bugs and requests

Traxx it

Reported bugs

27 issues
  • Units will not power on
  • Cannot sync or connect
  • Device disconnects automatically
  • App requires constant background activity
  • Tracker beeps constantly
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  • Device does not turn on
  • App has bugs
  • Tracker has random spasms
  • App UI is weird
  • Location radius is limited
  • App locks up and won't allow passcode recovery
  • Device does not appear on screen when searching
  • Does not work with iPhone
  • Visual instructions do not match app
  • Tones for pairing are imperceptible
  • App screen does not show device as per visual instructions
  • Tiny button on device needs hard press to activate
  • Connection times out after 30 minutes
  • App doesn't background properly
  • Device doesn't connect or beep
  • Low battery issues
  • Device says connecting forever
  • Dead battery or defective unit
  • Setup is difficult (PITA)
  • Bluetooth pairing issues
  • Plastic pieces break easily
  • Recording timestamps are inaccurate

Requested features

10 requests
  • Option to not sound if Bluetooth connection is lost
  • Option to set device not to sound when Bluetooth is lost
  • Better instructions/tutorials
  • Ability to set up multiple devices
  • Improve app UI/UX
Show 5 more
  • Fix background app issues
  • QR code for app on packaging
  • Option to mute device when connection is lost
  • Improve setup process
  • Add dark mode

Device Detector

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent network connectivity detection
  • Crashes and freezes during scans
  • Incorrect device identification in some cases

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve device identification and location details
  • Provide more context on suspicious devices
  • Offer ad-free or paid version to remove ads
  • Add support for more device types and manufacturers

In-app purchases

None

Traxx it

No in-app purchases

None

Device Detector

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Traxx it free?
Traxx it is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Device Detector free?
Device Detector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Traxx it or Device Detector?
Device Detector is rated higher. Traxx it averages 2.1 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Device Detector averages 4.4 from 3.6K ratings.
Do Traxx it or Device Detector have ads?
Device Detector shows ads; Traxx it does not.
Which is updated more often, Traxx it or Device Detector?
Traxx it ships an update every 11 months, and Device Detector monthly. Most recently, Traxx it was updated on October 16, 2026 and Device Detector on October 22, 2026.

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