Bluetooth BLE Device Finder vs Beacon Hound
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Beacon Hound
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Register your Beacons (BLE/Beacon Devices) in the in the PeopleTray cloud application, then use Beacon Hound to scan for devices to track the location of people working in the vicinity of your Beacons. This is useful for businesses that wish to confirm the presence of workers and contractors in locations of interest, including calculating the amount of time spent in each location. Can also be used to detect the presence of people in hazardous locations. Beacon Hound has several features that differentiate it from other BLE scanning Apps. 1. When scanning, Beacon Hounds sends signals to the PeopleTray database to indicate the App is ON and is in scanning mode. This is useful to confirm the App is on and scanning in situation where no Beacons are being detected. 2. Beacon Hound records the detection of multiple Beacons (up to three), recording the Beacons that have the strongest signals. This allows you use a mix of long range (for example 100 metres) and short range (12 metres) Beacons where the long range Beacons detect presence in a large area, whereas the presence in rooms of special interest is indicated by the shorter range Beacons. 3. Beacon Hound includes a built-in interface to send detections to the PeopleTray cloud database (www.peopletray.com) for maps and reporting. Please contact PeopleTray if you would like to link Beacon Hound to a different database. Beacon Hound can be used to detect the BLE Devices without any set up, always sorting the detected Beacons by signal strength. But the real power is in registering your Beacons, placing them in known locations and using the PeopleTray reporting tools to verify and analyse visits to those locations.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beacon Hound at none against Bluetooth BLE Device Finder's 4. Beacon Hound also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Bluetooth BLE Device Finder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Beacon Hound asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bluetooth BLE Device Finder ships an update every 2 months, Beacon Hound every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bluetooth BLE Device Finder | Beacon Hound |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (27K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 39.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 27K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Raymond NG | PeopleTray Pty Ltd |
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
Beacon Hound
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bluetooth BLE Device Finder
- One Week Premium$3.997 Days
- One Month Premium$9.991 Month
- One Year Premium$14.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$19.99
Beacon Hound
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Bluetooth BLE Device Finder free?
Is Beacon Hound free?
Do Bluetooth BLE Device Finder or Beacon Hound have ads?
Which is updated more often, Bluetooth BLE Device Finder or Beacon Hound?
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