Comparison

Bluetooth BLE Device Finder vs Bluetooth Scanner + Finder

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

Head to head
About

Bluetooth BLE Device Finder

Quickly locate misplaced Bluetooth devices using signal strength and a radar interface. Track devices in the background and receive notifications when they are lost, with the last known location recorded on a map.

Highlights
  • Find lost Bluetooth devices
  • Track devices in the background
  • Receive disconnection notifications
  • View last detected time and location
  • Use radar interface for proximity
  • Show signal strength and estimated distance
  • Display BLE device details
Features
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*** Now you can find your lost Bluetooth device quickly, before its battery runs out! *** This app can help you Find Your Lost AirPods, iPhone, iPad, AirTag, Apple Watch, and many other Bluetooth devices in seconds. Use it when you or your family misplace the device – and save the money you'd otherwise need to spend on a new one! HOW TO USE IT: 1. Run the app. Find and select your lost device in the list. 2. Move around slowly and keep watching the data (i.e., the signal strength and estimated distance) on the radar screen. When you get close to your lost device, the spot will turn red on the radar screen. 3. When the signal strength is over 90 and the estimated distance is 0 - 0.5m, look around. Your device won't be far away! Note: When you try to find your device, please walk slowly and watch the radar carefully. Find your device ASAP, or its battery will run out. Note: Your Bluetooth device must be powered on and within a detectable range. TRACKING FUNCTION: You may enable tracking for devices in the background by turning on the switch next to the device on the list. You will receive a notification when your tracked device is disconnected/lost. The application will ping the tracked devices from time to time and remember the last location and time the device was seen. KEY FEATURES: • Find your lost Bluetooth device (with BLE signal advertising). The app is easy to use! • Track your device constantly in the background with this app. A notification will tell you when your tracked device is 'Lost' (i.e., Disconnected). Also, the last detected time and location will be recorded for you. It's very useful when you’re travelling and want to keep your devices safe. ^ • Find your device using our radar. It's fun! No need to read a manual. ^ • Show hints, signal strength and the estimated distance between you and your lost device to help you find it quickly. ^ • Show the last seen (detected) time and last known location of your lost device on a map. ^ • Show your device's BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) details such as UUID, RSSI, Services, etc. ^ • The following devices can be found/tracked by this app: - AirPods 1/2/3/4, AirPods Pro 1/2, AirPods Max - AirTag - iPhone 5/6/7/8/X/11/12/13/14/15/16, iPad 3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/A16, iPad mini 2/3/4/5/6/A17Pro, iPad Air 1/2/3/4/5/M2/M3, iPad Pro 1/2/3/4/5/6/M4, iPod Touch 6/7 - Apple Watch Series 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/SE1/SE2/Ultra1/Ultra2 - Apple Pencil 1/2/Pro - MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, iMac Pro, Mac Pro, Mac Mini, Mac Studio - Microsoft Gear, Band 1 & 2 - Samsung Earbuds, Galaxy Watch - JBL Tune, Vibe, Tour Pro, Charge, Flip 3 - Bellabeat Leaf - Garmin Watches - Many other Bluetooth headphones, earphones, and speakers (e.g. Bose, Sony, Google, Jabra, Logitech, Anker, Sennheiser, Technics, etc.) NOTE: The app can locate any BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) device that is broadcasting a Bluetooth signal. ^ Requires In-App Purchase. Please contact support if you need help. Thank you! Privacy Policy: http://www.99mobileapp.com/pp.html Terms: http://www.99mobileapp.com/terms/index.html

About

Bluetooth Scanner + Finder

Locate lost Bluetooth devices like headphones, trackers, and wearables. It uses a Bluetooth radar to show signal strength and distance, and can record the last known location on a map. It also helps find nearby friends.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth device radar
  • Signal and distance scoring
  • Last known location mapping
  • Friend tracking
  • Compatible with many Apple and fitness devices
Features
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Have you lost your AirPods, iPhone, iPad, MacBook, AirTag, Mobile Phone, Headphone or Fitness Tracker? This app can help you find your lost devices in seconds! Need Help Finding Nearby Friends? Install this App Now and Find Them In Seconds! KEY FEATURES: • Use the app anytime you want to find your friends in a crowded place such as a train station, shopping mall, etc. Works indoors and outdoors! • The Bluetooth Radar shows you all nearby BLE devices. • Select a device and see its calculated signal and distance scores. Watch the scores change when you move around to find your lost devices. • Save money by not having to replace lost devices. • If you left your device in a faraway location, this app automatically records on a map the Name, Last Seen Time, and Last Known Location of all previously detected devices. You can use the map to easily find your lost device. COMPATIBLE DEVICES: • AirPods 1/2/3/4, AirPods Pro 1/2, AirPods Max • AirTag, iPhone 5/6/7/8/X/11/12/13/14/15/16, iPad 3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/A16, iPad mini 2/3/4/5/6/A17Pro, iPad Air 1/2/3/4/5/M2/M3, iPad Pro 1/2/3/4/5/6/M4, iPod Touch 6/7 • Apple Watch Series 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/SE1/SE2/Ultra1/Ultra2, Apple Pencil 1/2/Pro • MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro • Bluetooth headphones, earphones, and earbuds (e.g., Bose, Jaybird, JBL, Jabra, etc.). • Fitbit Ace, Alta, Blaze, Charge, Flex, Ionic, One, Ultra, Surge, Versa, Inspire, etc. • Samsung Gear, Galaxy Watch. Jawbone. • Garmin Watches. FIND LOST DEVICES: 1. Open the app and tap "Find Devices". 2. Select the device you want to find on the Bluetooth Radar. 3. Walk around slowly so that the Signal and Distance Score increases. 4. Please look around. You should find your device nearby. LOCATE YOUR DEVICE ON A MAP: 1. If you left your device in a faraway location (or your device is off), this app automatically records the Name, Last Seen Time, and Last Known Location of your lost device on a map. You can use the map to locate and return to the last known location of the lost device. 2. Use the Bluetooth Radar to find it easily. TRACK YOUR LUGGAGE ON A MAP: 1. When you're travelling, you can place an iPhone/iPad/iPod/Apple Watch into your luggage as a tracker. If you lose your luggage, you can easily locate it and get it back, since the app will have recorded the Last Known Location of the device/luggage. TRACK YOUR FRIENDS: 1. Open the app and tap "Track Friends". 2. Enter your name and tap "Start Tracking". Ask your friend to do the same on his/her phone to start tracking. 3. If your friend is within a detectable range (20-30 meters), you should see your friend appear on the Tracker screen. 4. Walk around slowly. When you get closer to your friend, your friend should appear in the 'Nearby' > 'Close' area. 5. Please look around, you should see your friend nearby. WHY MY DEVICE DOESN'T APPEAR ON RADAR: • The device is out of Bluetooth's detectable range. • The device is off or the battery is dead. Please download this app now before your battery runs out! Information about the auto-renewable subscription: • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost depends on the selected plan. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Terms: http://www.appofmac.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: http://www.appofmac.com/privacy/ DISCLAIMER: We are not affiliated with the mentioned companies in any way. We have only developed and tested our App with these devices.

Screenshots

Bluetooth BLE Device Finder4 screens
Bluetooth Scanner + Finder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bluetooth Scanner + Finder at weekly against Bluetooth BLE Device Finder's every 2 months. Bluetooth Scanner + Finder also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 39%). Bluetooth BLE Device Finder's advantage is ratings volume (27K vs 174). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 BLE Device Finder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Bluetooth Scanner + Finder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Bluetooth BLE Device Finder against 4.4 for Bluetooth Scanner + Finder. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluetooth BLE Device Finder has 27K ratings behind it against 174, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of Bluetooth BLE Device Finder's written reviews are positive against 50% of Bluetooth Scanner + Finder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bluetooth BLE Device Finder ships an update every 2 months, Bluetooth Scanner + Finder weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bluetooth BLE Device Finder versus Bluetooth Scanner + Finder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBluetooth BLE Device FinderBluetooth Scanner + Finder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (27K ratings) — better4.4 (174 ratings)
Positive reviews39.2% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27K — better174
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaymond NG长江 吴

Customer experience

Bluetooth BLE Device Finder

All ratings27,087 ratings
Positive84.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews288 reviews
Positive39.2%
Neutral3.5%
Negative57.3%

Bluetooth Scanner + Finder

All ratings174 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral4.0%
Negative13.2%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Bluetooth BLE Device Finder

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to detect certain Bluetooth devices like Apple Pencil
  • App crashes or freezes on some devices
  • Persistent pairing requests from unknown devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to name/label Bluetooth devices
  • Option to use feet/yards instead of meters
  • Improved device filtering and organization
  • More precise tracking and direction indicators

Bluetooth Scanner + Finder

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Bluetooth BLE Device Finder

Subscriptions3
  • One Week Premium$3.997 Days
  • One Month Premium$9.991 Month
  • One Year Premium$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99
3 purchases

Bluetooth Scanner + Finder

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month Premium$4.991 Month
  • 1 Year Premium$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99

Questions

Is Bluetooth BLE Device Finder free?
Bluetooth BLE Device Finder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bluetooth Scanner + Finder free?
Bluetooth Scanner + Finder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bluetooth BLE Device Finder or Bluetooth Scanner + Finder?
Bluetooth BLE Device Finder is rated higher. Bluetooth BLE Device Finder averages 4.4 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Bluetooth Scanner + Finder averages 4.4 from 174 ratings.
Do Bluetooth BLE Device Finder or Bluetooth Scanner + Finder have ads?
Neither Bluetooth BLE Device Finder nor Bluetooth Scanner + Finder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bluetooth BLE Device Finder or Bluetooth Scanner + Finder?
Bluetooth BLE Device Finder ships an update every 2 months, and Bluetooth Scanner + Finder weekly. Most recently, Bluetooth BLE Device Finder was updated on September 25, 2026 and Bluetooth Scanner + Finder on August 9, 2026.

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