Comparison

Scanner Bluetooth vs SOS Radar

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

SOS Radar

Features
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SOSRadar is a nearby search-assistance tool that helps people in distress and nearby searchers see each other more clearly. When SOS mode is active, the app broadcasts a nearby distress signal and shows discovered searchers on a radar. In Search mode, it scans for nearby SOS signals and uses distance and direction to help indicate where they may be. When a responder has shared a usable location, the target can also be opened in Apple Maps. Key features: - Nearby SOS broadcasting and device discovery - Search radar using distance, device heading, and available location data - Lists of nearby SOS signals and searchers - Nearby sharing of SOS location and status - Local warning sound requests for connected SOS devices - Keep-awake SOS screen for ongoing status visibility SOSRadar uses Bluetooth, local-network connectivity, and location services to improve nearby discovery and directional guidance. Distance, direction, and location may be affected by surroundings, device conditions, signal obstruction, and location accuracy. Important: SOSRadar is NOT a replacement for emergency services and does not automatically contact police, medical providers, or rescue organizations. In an emergency, call your local emergency number first and contact professional responders whenever possible.

Screenshots

Scanner Bluetooth4 screens
SOS Radar3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SOS Radar at 13.3 against Scanner Bluetooth's 17.0. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Scanner Bluetooth versus SOS Radar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanner BluetoothSOS Radar
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 84 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInigo Matojianwei du

In-app purchases

None

Scanner Bluetooth

No in-app purchases

None

SOS Radar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scanner Bluetooth free?
Scanner Bluetooth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SOS Radar free?
SOS Radar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scanner Bluetooth or SOS Radar have ads?
Neither Scanner Bluetooth nor SOS Radar shows ads.

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