Comparison

Find My Device vs Device Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Find My Device

Locate misplaced Bluetooth headphones, earbuds, and other devices quickly. The app displays the distance to your lost item, guiding you to its location. Works with any Bluetooth 4.0 device, indoors or outdoors.

Highlights
  • Locate lost Bluetooth devices
  • Track any Bluetooth 4.0 device
  • Shows exact distance to lost item
  • Works indoors and outdoors
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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This app can help you find your Lost AirPods, Earbuds, Headphones and many other Bluetooth devices in seconds! It works with any Bluetooth 4.0 device, the app’s scanner can track other Bluetooth 4.0 devices also. How it works: 1.Lauch the app and open it 2.If you lost device is powered on and within range,you can see in the the list,just select it 3.Walk around slowly, if you move closer to your lost device, it will show the distance between you and your lost device. Walking slowly is the key to tracking your lost device. Features: 1.Works with any Bluetooth 4.0 device,and can track the device. 2.Show the exact distance between you and your lost device 3.Works indoors and outdoors 4.User friendly and very easy to use Note: Find your device as soon as possible, or its battery will run out.

About

Device Tracker

Quickly locate lost Bluetooth devices like AirPods, Apple Watch, and more using real-time signal strength. This app guides you to your missing items within a 330-foot range, making finding them effortless.

Highlights
  • Locate lost Bluetooth devices
  • Real-time signal strength indicator
  • Supports AirPods, Apple Watch, and more
  • Up to 330 feet / 100 meters range
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Device Tracker – Bluetooth Finder & AirPods Locator Lost your AirPods, Apple Watch, headphones, or another Bluetooth device? Device Tracker helps you find them fast. Device Tracker is a powerful Bluetooth Finder and BLE Scanner designed to help you locate nearby Bluetooth devices using real-time signal strength. Whether your device is hidden under a couch, left in your car, or misplaced somewhere nearby, Device Tracker guides you to it quickly and easily. No complicated setup. No technical knowledge required. Features • Find nearby Bluetooth devices in seconds • Real-time Bluetooth signal strength tracking • Smart device locator and proximity radar • Fast Bluetooth device detection • Simple and intuitive interface • Supports most Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices Find Devices Such As • AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max • Apple Watch • Apple Pencil • iPhone and iPad • Beats headphones and earbuds • Fitbit devices • Bluetooth speakers • Wireless headphones and earbuds • Tile trackers • Most BLE-enabled devices How Device Tracker Works 1. Open the app and allow Bluetooth access 2. Scan for nearby devices 3. Select the device you’re trying to find 4. Follow the live signal strength indicator 5. Move toward the strongest signal As you get closer to the device, the signal becomes stronger, helping you locate it faster. Perfect For • Finding lost AirPods • Locating misplaced Bluetooth headphones • Tracking nearby Bluetooth devices • Finding your Apple Watch around the house • Detecting Bluetooth trackers and accessories • Locating wireless earbuds and speakers Tips for Better Results • Ensure the device is powered on • Bluetooth must be enabled on the device • Move slowly while monitoring signal strength • Remove AirPods from the charging case when searching • Search within Bluetooth range for best results Bluetooth Range Device Tracker can detect Bluetooth devices within approximately 330 feet (100 meters) under ideal conditions. Walls, furniture, and other obstacles may reduce the effective range. Important Information Device Tracker locates devices by detecting their Bluetooth signal. The device must be powered on, actively broadcasting Bluetooth, and within detectable range. Need Help? Questions or feedback? Contact us at: sandya.leelarathne@gmail.com We’re happy to help. Subscription Information Enjoy a free trial and unlock all premium features. • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account upon purchase confirmation • Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current billing period ends • Manage subscriptions and disable auto-renewal in Apple ID Account Settings • Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased Available Plans • Monthly Subscription • Annual Subscription (Best Value) Privacy Policy: https://paddyviewfoundry.com/devicetracker/privacy Terms of Use: https://paddyviewfoundry.com/devicetracker/terms

Screenshots

Find My Device3 screens
Device Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Find My Device at none against Device Tracker's 6. Find My Device also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). Device Tracker's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 48%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and 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

Both are free to download. Device Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Find My Device asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Find My Device against 4.4 for Device Tracker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 652 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Find My Device's written reviews are positive against 79% of Device Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Find My Device ships an update every 8 months, Device Tracker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Find My Device versus Device Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFind My DeviceDevice Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.2K ratings) — better4.4 (652 ratings)
Positive reviews47.9% of reviews79.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better652
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer婧 李Sandya Leelarathne

Customer experience

Find My Device

All ratings1,215 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive47.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative50.7%

Device Tracker

All ratings652 ratings
Positive84.7%
Neutral4.6%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews112 reviews
Positive79.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative14.3%

User reviews

Find My Device

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Effective at locating lost devices
  • 👍 Helpful in finding missing items
  • 🎉 Successful in recovering lost items

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent distance measurements
  • 🔍 Unable to detect some Bluetooth devices
  • 💸 Overpriced for the functionality
  • 📢 Excessive pop-up ads
  • 🔌 Frequent Bluetooth pairing issues

Device Tracker

From 652 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent device detection
  • 👍 Clear and easy-to-use interface
  • 🔒 Helpful for security and privacy
  • 🔍 Useful for finding lost/misplaced devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or performance issues
  • 💰 Concerns about pricing and subscription model
  • 🔍 Limitations in tracking specific devices (e.g., AirTags)
  • 🔍 Detecting nearby devices not always accurate

Bugs and requests

Find My Device

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Erratic distance tracking
  • Inability to detect certain Bluetooth devices
  • Persistent pairing prompts

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved accuracy and reliability
  • Better support for a wider range of Bluetooth devices
  • Reduced in-app advertisements
  • More user-friendly interface

Device Tracker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Fails to detect nearby devices in some cases
  • Unauthorized charges reported for free trial
  • App crashes or freezes on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More detailed mapping and location tracking
  • Search functionality to find specific devices
  • Ability to save and name detected devices
  • Improved compatibility with a wider range of Bluetooth devices

In-app purchases

None

Find My Device

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Device Tracker

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Access2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Premium Access3 Days trial2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Premium Access$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Find My Device free?
Find My Device is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Device Tracker free?
Device Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Find My Device or Device Tracker?
Find My Device is rated higher. Find My Device averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Device Tracker averages 4.4 from 652 ratings.
Do Find My Device or Device Tracker have ads?
Neither Find My Device nor Device Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Find My Device or Device Tracker?
Find My Device ships an update every 8 months, and Device Tracker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Find My Device was updated on September 21, 2026 and Device Tracker on August 30, 2026.

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