Comparison

Bluetooth BLE Device Finder vs NoteFolder

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

NoteFolder

This app streamlines note-taking by automatically managing a designated folder for your notes. It offers incremental search and supports cloud syncing through services like iCloud and Dropbox. An App Intent is also available for Siri and Shortcuts integration.

Highlights
  • Auto-safe incremental search
  • Cloud sync (iCloud, Dropbox)
  • Siri and Shortcuts integration
  • Note folder management
  • Companion for Notational Velocity/nvAlt
Features
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One operation to find and/or create notes. NoteFolder automatically manages your designated note folder with auto-safe, incremental search. If you need sync, just select a folder in iCloud, Dropbox, etc. The perfect companion for Notational Velocity, nvAlt or similar systems. NoteFolder offfer an App Intent for Siri, Shortcuts, etc.

Screenshots

Bluetooth BLE Device Finder4 screens
NoteFolder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NoteFolder at 100% against Bluetooth BLE Device Finder's 39%. NoteFolder also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Bluetooth BLE Device Finder's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and ratings volume (27K vs 1). On ads 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

Bluetooth BLE Device Finder is free to download; NoteFolder costs $2.99 up front. Bluetooth BLE Device Finder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. NoteFolder asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NoteFolder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluetooth BLE Device Finder has 27K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of NoteFolder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bluetooth BLE Device Finder ships an update every 2 months, NoteFolder weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Bluetooth BLE Device Finder versus NoteFolder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBluetooth BLE Device FinderNoteFolder
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.4 (27K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaymond NGZozi Apps

Customer experience

Bluetooth BLE Device Finder

All ratings27,087 ratings
Positive84.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews290 reviews
Positive39.3%
Neutral3.4%
Negative57.2%

NoteFolder

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

NoteFolder

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
None

NoteFolder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bluetooth BLE Device Finder free?
Bluetooth BLE Device Finder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NoteFolder free?
NoteFolder costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bluetooth BLE Device Finder or NoteFolder?
NoteFolder is rated higher. Bluetooth BLE Device Finder averages 4.4 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while NoteFolder averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Bluetooth BLE Device Finder or NoteFolder have ads?
Neither Bluetooth BLE Device Finder nor NoteFolder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bluetooth BLE Device Finder or NoteFolder?
Bluetooth BLE Device Finder ships an update every 2 months, and NoteFolder weekly. Most recently, Bluetooth BLE Device Finder was updated on October 20, 2026 and NoteFolder on October 14, 2026.

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