Comparison

Scanner Bluetooth vs Find Device

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

Find Device

Locate lost Bluetooth devices quickly and precisely. This app uses advanced signal strength indicators and a real-time radar to guide you to your missing headphones, wearables, and other tech. Never lose your gadgets again with its smart discovery features.

Highlights
  • Real-time radar visualization
  • Proximity sensing
  • Smart discovery of hidden devices
  • Filter and sort devices
  • Adjustable scan range and interval
  • Deep scan functionality
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Never lose your tech again. Find Device: BLE Scanner is the ultimate tool to locate your lost Bluetooth devices in seconds. Using advanced signal strength indicators, our app guides you directly to your missing items with precision. LOCATE ALL YOUR DEVICES Whether it’s tucked under a couch cushion or left in another room, our scanner tracks: • Headphones & Earbuds: AirPods, Bose, Sony, and more. • Apple Ecosystem: iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple Pencil. • Wearables: Fitbit trackers, Oura rings, and smartwatches. • Hidden Tech: Any BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) device nearby. PRECISION TRACKING FEATURES • REAL-TIME RADAR: Visualize every signal around you on one screen. • PROXIMITY SENSING: See exactly how close you are as the signal grows stronger. • SMART DISCOVERY: Uncover hidden or forgotten devices within range. HOW IT WORKS Simply open the Find Device: BLE Scanner app. Finding your lost gear has never been this effortless. FEATURES • Open the app to begin searching for Bluetooth devices • Filter: Show only Named or All devices • Sort: Use the arrows to sort by closest or farthest devices • Select a device to narrow your focus • The radar screen appears to help you locate the selected device • Deep Scan to attempt to gather more information about the Bluetooth devices SETTINGS • Set meters or feet for distance values • Set the Scan Range for the devices • Scan Range: Short, Medium, Long • Set the Scan Interval • Scan Interval: Fast, Normal, Slow PRO Access: To start, choose your FREE 3-day trial Standard Subscription options: Bluetooth Search Pro: 1-week Subscription - USD5.99 PRO Advanced: Bluetooth Search Advanced: 1-month Subscription - USD9.99 APP LIMITATIONS • Find Device: BLE Scanner may not work if the device is too far away • Find Device: BLE Scanner will not work if the device has no power or has Bluetooth turned off Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://bluetoothsearch.blogspot.com/p/privacy-policy-for-find-device-ble.html

Screenshots

Scanner Bluetooth4 screens
Find Device4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Find Device at 5.0 against Scanner Bluetooth's 3.0. Find Device also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 84 months). Scanner Bluetooth's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On price, ratings volume, 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. Find Device sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Scanner Bluetooth asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Find Device holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 8 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Scanner Bluetooth's written reviews are positive against 67% of Find Device's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scanner Bluetooth ships an update every 84 months, Find Device every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Scanner Bluetooth versus Find Device: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanner BluetoothFind Device
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings38 — better
Update frequencyEvery 84 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInigo MatoCurtis Fischer

Customer experience

Scanner Bluetooth

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Find Device

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Scanner Bluetooth

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Find Device

Subscriptions2
  • Bluetooth Search PRO3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Bluetooth Search Advanced$8.991 Month

Questions

Is Scanner Bluetooth free?
Scanner Bluetooth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Find Device free?
Find Device is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scanner Bluetooth or Find Device?
Find Device is rated higher. Scanner Bluetooth averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Find Device averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Scanner Bluetooth or Find Device have ads?
Neither Scanner Bluetooth nor Find Device shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scanner Bluetooth or Find Device?
Scanner Bluetooth ships an update every 84 months, and Find Device every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scanner Bluetooth was updated on October 5, 2026 and Find Device on October 11, 2026.

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