Find My Device vs BlueScout
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Locate lost Bluetooth devices
- Track any Bluetooth 4.0 device
- Shows exact distance to lost item
- Works indoors and outdoors
- User-friendly interface
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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.
BlueScout
Easily track and scan Bluetooth devices to ensure you never lose them. Upgrade to premium for advanced features like real-time notifications, map location, and an ad-free experience.
- Track Bluetooth devices
- Scan Bluetooth devices
- Real-time notifications
- Locate lost items on a map
- Ad-free experience (Premium)
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Discover peace of mind with BlueScout, your go-to app for tracking and scanning Bluetooth devices effortlessly. Stay connected and never forget your device again! Upgrade to Premium for advanced features – with real-time notifications when bluetooth devices are left behind or come back into range, locate lost items on a map, enjoy an ad-free experience, and receive future updates. Embrace worry-free tracking with BlueScout Premium!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BlueScout at 5.0 against Find My Device's 4.5. Find My Device's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. BlueScout sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Find My Device asks for nothing beyond the download.
BlueScout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Find My Device has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Find My Device | BlueScout |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.2K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 47.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 婧 李 | Newport Digital LLC |
Customer experience
Find My Device
BlueScout
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
BlueScout
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Find My Device
No in-app purchases
BlueScout
- Premium$4.99
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