# Bluetooth BLE Device Finder vs BluetWave

The clearest difference is rating: Bluetooth BLE Device Finder at 4.4 against BluetWave's 2.5. Bluetooth BLE Device Finder also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 0%) and ratings volume (27K vs 18). BluetWave's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bluetooth BLE Device Finder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and BluetWave sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bluetooth BLE Device Finder holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluetooth BLE Device Finder has 27K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Bluetooth BLE Device Finder's written reviews are positive against 0% of BluetWave's.

Bluetooth BLE Device Finder ships an update every 2 months, BluetWave every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluetooth BLE Device Finder | BluetWave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-ble-device-finder/id1465245157/reviews)** | [2.5 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetwave/id6445851451/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **39.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raymond NG](https://appshunter.io/developer/306272232) | [Tudorita Nastase](https://appshunter.io/developer/1672257815) |

## What reviewers say

### Bluetooth BLE Device Finder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-ble-device-finder/id1465245157)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Week Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| One Month Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| One Year Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurately locates lost devices
- 👍 Helpful for finding misplaced items
- 🔍 Effective at tracking Bluetooth signals
- 💡 Useful for finding lost AirPods, Fitbits, and other Bluetooth devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Mandatory subscription/premium version required for full functionality
- 🤔 Difficulty distinguishing between unknown Bluetooth devices
- 🤷‍♀️ Inconsistent or inaccurate distance/signal strength readings
- 🙄 Constant prompts to upgrade to premium version

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### BluetWave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetwave/id6445851451)

Locate misplaced Bluetooth devices on a map with distance indicators. Includes an advanced ad-blocker with customizable filters and a tool to test your device's audio hardware, including speakers, microphone, and earphones.

**Highlights:** Find lost Bluetooth devices, Map and distance tracking, Advanced ad-blocking, Content filtering, Audio hardware testing, Speaker, microphone, earphone tests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bluetooth BLE Device Finder free?

Bluetooth BLE Device Finder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BluetWave free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bluetooth BLE Device Finder or BluetWave?

Bluetooth BLE Device Finder is rated higher. Bluetooth BLE Device Finder averages 4.4 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while BluetWave averages 2.5 from 18 ratings.

### Do Bluetooth BLE Device Finder or BluetWave have ads?

Neither Bluetooth BLE Device Finder nor BluetWave shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bluetooth BLE Device Finder or BluetWave?

Bluetooth BLE Device Finder ships an update every 2 months, and BluetWave every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bluetooth BLE Device Finder was updated on October 26, 2026 and BluetWave 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.*