Comparison

Scanner Bluetooth 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

Scanner Bluetooth

This utility helps locate and identify Bluetooth Low Energy devices, including beacons and smartwatches. It allows users to scan, filter, and search for devices by name or manufacturer, and provides RSSI data to estimate proximity. It's useful for both developers and individuals seeking lost Bluetooth gadgets.

Highlights
  • Scan BLE, iBeacon, and Eddystone devices
  • Filter devices by type
  • Search devices by name and manufacturer
  • Estimate proximity with RSSI
  • Generate iBeacon automatically
  • Advertise phone as iBeacon
  • Copy device details to clipboard
Features
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#1 Bluetooth Scanner for BLE devices, Beacons, iBeacon and Eddystones /*****************************************************************************/ Bluetooth Scanner was developed with the intention to help Bluetooth community, including developers willing to create Bluetooth products and Apps. Bluetooth Scanner is not only used by developers, but also users that need to find their lost bluetooth devices, like fitness trackers, smartwatches, beacons and other bluetooth devices. Bluetooth Scanner Main Features /********************************/ • Scan all nearby Bluetooth Low Energy, iBeacon and Eddystone devices • Filter devices by type (All, Beacons, Eddystones, iBeacons) • Search devices by name and manufacturer • Run, pause and stop the scanner as you like to keep battery safe • Showing name, manufacturer and last update time for every device • RSSI to find out how far your devices are. The lower the number, the closer you are to the source (i.e. -25 dB very near and -80 dB is far from your BLE devices) • Supporting all Eddystone types (UID, URI and TLM) • Automatic iBeacon generator (Proximity UUID, Major and Minor) • Advertise your phone as iBeacon • Find your BLE device in proximity using the RSSI bars • Copy BLE device details to clipboard when tapping rows • Find your lost Bluetooth or BLE device Follow us on: facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scannerbluetooth Comments, questions or suggestions? message us on facebook messenger: https://m.facebook.com/ScannerBluetooth

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

Scanner Bluetooth4 screens
Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner at 4.7 against Scanner Bluetooth's 3.0. Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 84 months) and ratings volume (12 vs 3). Scanner Bluetooth's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, review sentiment, 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. Scanner Bluetooth asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 12 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scanner Bluetooth ships an update every 84 months, Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Scanner Bluetooth versus Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanner BluetoothBluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (3 ratings)4.7 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings312 — better
Update frequencyEvery 84 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInigo Matonimet oz

Customer experience

Scanner Bluetooth

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
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

Scanner Bluetooth

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 Scanner Bluetooth free?
Scanner Bluetooth 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, Scanner Bluetooth or Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner?
Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner is rated higher. Scanner Bluetooth averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.
Do Scanner Bluetooth or Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner have ads?
Neither Scanner Bluetooth nor Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scanner Bluetooth or Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner?
Scanner Bluetooth ships an update every 84 months, and Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, Scanner Bluetooth was updated on October 22, 2026 and Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner on October 30, 2026.

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