Comparison

Cipher vs Bluetooth Finder & Detector

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

Head to head
About

Cipher

Easily encrypt and decrypt text messages using various methods. Features a keyboard extension for seamless integration into messaging apps.

Highlights
  • Encrypt and decrypt text
  • Multiple encryption methods (ROT-X, Vigenere, Letter Numbers)
  • Keyboard extension for messaging
  • Copy and paste functionality
  • Simple and easy to use
Features
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Cipher is a simple and easy to use App allows you to encrypt and decrypt text. To encrypt text: 1. Type in the text you wish to encrypt or tap the paste button 2. Select your encryption method 3. Tap encrypt button 4. Tap the copy button to copy the output To decrypt text: 1. Type in the text you wish to decrypt or tap the paste button 2. Select your encryption method 3. Tap decrypt button 4. Tap the copy button to copy the output Cipher also includes a keyboard extension that allows you the send encrypted messages to you friends. To send a message 1. Select your encryption method using the Cipher App 2. Enable the keyboard extension 3. Toggle on the lock icon on top left corner of the Cipher keyboard 4. Start typing and your message will be encrypted as you type To read a message using the keyboard 1. Copy the message 2. Tap the downward arrow on top right corner of the Cipher Keyboard 3. The decrypted message will be displayed Encryption methods available: - ROT-X Cipher - Modified ROT Cipher - Vigenere Cipher - Letter Numbers Cipher More encryption methods will be added in the future.

About

Bluetooth Finder & Detector

Locate misplaced Bluetooth devices like earbuds, smartwatches, and headphones using real-time signal strength and last-seen location history. Features a focused finder mode with visual and audio feedback to help you zero in on your lost items.

Highlights
  • Real-time signal strength scanning
  • Last seen location history on map
  • Focused Finder Mode with audio/visual feedback
  • Save and favorite devices
  • Notifications for devices back in range
  • Custom device names and icons
  • Filters and sorting options
Features
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Find devices around you & never lose your Bluetooth devices again. Misplaced wireless earbuds, a smartwatch, headphones, a speaker, a fitness tracker, or another Bluetooth device? Bluetooth Finder helps you locate devices faster with live signal strength and “last seen” location history. Key features: Real-time scanning: Discover nearby Bluetooth devices with live signal strength (RSSI). Stronger signal usually means you’re closer. Save your devices: Favorite the devices you care about so you can focus on them instead of a crowded list. Last seen on a map: See where a device was last discovered and when it was last seen. Finder Mode: A focused “hot / cold” hunting screen with visual and audio feedback to help you zero in. Found notifications: Get alerted when a saved device comes back in range (best effort; depends on the device and iOS background limits). Custom names: Rename saved devices and give them an icon for quick recognition. Filters and sorting: Hide unknown devices, search by name, and sort by signal strength. Perfect for: Finding wireless earbuds Locating a smartwatch or fitness tracker Tracking down Bluetooth headphones or speakers Finding a tablet or laptop nearby Locating any Bluetooth-enabled device How it works: Start scanning to discover nearby devices Save the devices you want to find later Use Finder Mode to follow the signal Check the map to see where it was last seen Notes: Signal strength can be affected by walls, distance, and interference, so results are approximate. Location history requires location permission. Whether a device slipped under a couch cushion or got left behind somewhere, Bluetooth Finder gives you a fast, simple way to track it down. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://anthonyharveyapps.com/privacy-policy-bluetooth-finder

Screenshots

Cipher4 screens
Bluetooth Finder & Detector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bluetooth Finder & Detector at Free against Cipher's $0.99. Bluetooth Finder & Detector also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). Cipher's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads 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 Finder & Detector is free to download; Cipher costs $0.99 up front. Bluetooth Finder & Detector sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Cipher asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bluetooth Finder & Detector holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 2 level
Cipher versus Bluetooth Finder & Detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCipherBluetooth Finder & Detector
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)4.8 (6 ratings) — better
Number of ratings26 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerloay setrakAnthony Harvey

Customer experience

Cipher

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Bluetooth Finder & Detector

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Cipher

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Bluetooth Finder & Detector

Subscriptions2
  • Finder Unlimited Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Finder Unlimited Yearly3 Days trial$7.991 Year

Questions

Is Cipher free?
Cipher costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bluetooth Finder & Detector free?
Bluetooth Finder & Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cipher or Bluetooth Finder & Detector?
Bluetooth Finder & Detector is rated higher. Cipher averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Bluetooth Finder & Detector averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.
Do Cipher or Bluetooth Finder & Detector have ads?
Neither Cipher nor Bluetooth Finder & Detector shows ads.

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