# Wunderfind vs btSWARM

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: btSWARM at none against Wunderfind's 4. btSWARM also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Wunderfind's advantage is ratings volume (117K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wunderfind sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. btSWARM asks for nothing beyond the download.

btSWARM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wunderfind has 117K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Wunderfind ships an update every 3 weeks, btSWARM every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wunderfind | btSWARM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (117K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wunderfind-find-lost-device/id1458601441/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/btswarm/id6447056421/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **117K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Hendrik Folkerts](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449035148) | [Bluepixel Technologies LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1221763602) |

## What reviewers say

### Wunderfind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wunderfind-find-lost-device/id1458601441)

Locate misplaced AirPods, headphones, fitness trackers, or phones quickly. This app uses a device radar and distance score to guide you to your lost items within seconds.

**Highlights:** Device Radar, Distance Score, Find AirPods, Locate Fitness Trackers, Support for Apple Devices, Find Phones and Tablets

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Wunderfind Pro | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurately locates lost devices
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Useful for finding single AirPods
- 🚀 Quickly finds hidden or obscured items
- 👍 Works with a variety of Bluetooth devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent signal strength readings
- 🔋 Requires charged device to work
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data usage

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to detect some Bluetooth devices
- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Inaccurate device listings

**Requested features**

- Add map/radar feature to visualize device location
- Improve accuracy of distance/proximity readings
- Allow finding devices even when they are powered off


### btSWARM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/btswarm/id6447056421)

This utility app helps locate proprietary beacons within shipments sent to retailers. It provides a specialized tool for tracking goods in transit.

**Highlights:** Locate proprietary beacons, Track shipments to retailers, Specialized utility tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wunderfind free?

Wunderfind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is btSWARM free?

btSWARM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wunderfind or btSWARM?

btSWARM is rated higher. Wunderfind averages 4.5 out of 5 from 117K ratings, while btSWARM averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Wunderfind or btSWARM have ads?

Neither Wunderfind nor btSWARM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wunderfind or btSWARM?

Wunderfind ships an update every 3 weeks, and btSWARM every 5 weeks. Most recently, Wunderfind was updated on November 1, 2026 and btSWARM on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*