Comparison

Timer Buddy vs Find Bluetooth Device Finder

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

Head to head
About

Timer Buddy

This app helps track thinking time for two players with various timing methods and a large, easy-to-read display. It offers audible notifications, countdowns for the last ten seconds, and remembers your settings. It's compatible with both iPhone and iPad.

Highlights
  • Multiple timing methods
  • Large display
  • Pause/Resume functionality
  • Audible notifications
  • Last ten seconds countdown
  • Remembers settings
  • iPhone and iPad compatible
Features
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Timer Buddy will keep track of the thinking time for two players. Features include: - Seven different timing methods (eight if you count the extra Fischer variant.) - Large display for easy to see time. - Pause/Resume timing. - Audible notifications that can be turned on or off. - Last ten seconds counted down. - App will remember last used settings. - Can use on iPhone or iPad. Timer Buddy is FREE during this introductory period. Price will be CAN 1.39 shortly. Download it now. If other timing methods are desired please contact me. The email address is in the app Help screen.

About

Find Bluetooth Device Finder

Easily locate lost Bluetooth-enabled devices like headphones, watches, and keys. Features a real-time radar, distance estimation, and separation alerts to help you find your gadgets quickly. Track anything with custom profiles and view location history.

Highlights
  • Real-time Bluetooth scanner
  • Distance estimation
  • Smart separation alerts
  • Device location history
  • Customizable item tracking
  • Home screen widgets
Features
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Lost your AirPods, headphones, or keys? Find them in seconds. Device Finder turns your phone into a powerful Bluetooth radar that locates any earbuds, speaker, smartwatch, or tracker nearby — and warns you the instant you leave a device behind. ==Powerful Bluetooth Scanner== Real-time Radar: Visualize how close you are to your lost device with our responsive signal strength indicator. Distance Estimation: See approximate distance (Near, Medium, Far) to guide your search. Broad Compatibility: Works with AirPods, Headphones, Earbuds, Smart Watches, Fitness Trackers, Speakers, and virtually any BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) device. ==Smart Separation Alerts== Don't Leave It Behind: Get instant notifications on your phone if you walk away from your favorite devices. Customizable Triggers: Set specific distance thresholds (Near, Medium, Far) for alerts. Quiet Hours: Schedule "Do Not Disturb" times (like at night) so you only get alerted when it matters. ==Device Location History== Last Seen Location: Automatically save the last known location of your device on a map. History Log: View a timeline of where your device was detected, making it easier to retrace your steps. ==Item Tracker== Track Anything: Not just for electronics! Create profiles for your Keys, Wallet, or Bag. Photo & Notes: Add photos and notes to identify your items easily. Map Integration: Pinpoint exactly where you left your personal items. ==Home Screen Widgets== Quick Access: Add our sleek widgets to your home screen to check the status of your favorite devices at a glance without opening the app. ### Supported Devices - Wireless Earbuds & Headphones (Compatible with most major brands) - Smart Watches & Fitness Trackers - Portable Bluetooth Speakers - Tablets & Phones - Bluetooth Tags & Beacons - Any other device broadcasting a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) signal ### Disclaimer Device Finder is an independent utility application intended to help you locate your lost connected devices. It is not affiliated with, authorized by, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with Apple Inc., or any other brand names mentioned. All product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners. === Subscription options === The app is free to download, but to access premium features, a subscription is required. With the subscription, you'll enjoy uninterrupted access to our premium features. Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each term, and your credit card will be charged through your iTunes account within 24 hours before the end of the current period. If you wish to cancel the automatic renewal of your subscription, you can do so at any time by accessing your iTunes account settings. However, please note that refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. To ensure a successful cancellation, please make sure to turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. === Support === Need a helping hand? Don't hesitate to contact us at andychung.cc@gmail.com. We're always ready to assist you! Privacy policy: https://bluetoothscanner.andyrgb.com/privacy Terms of use: https://bluetoothscanner.andyrgb.com/terms

Screenshots

Timer Buddy4 screens
Find Bluetooth Device Finder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timer Buddy at 100% against Find Bluetooth Device Finder's 29%. Timer Buddy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Find Bluetooth Device Finder's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and ratings volume (122 vs 1). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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

Find Bluetooth Device Finder is free to download; Timer Buddy costs $0.99 up front. Find Bluetooth Device Finder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Timer Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Timer Buddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Find Bluetooth Device Finder has 122 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Timer Buddy's written reviews are positive against 29% of Find Bluetooth Device Finder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timer Buddy ships an update every 2 weeks, Find Bluetooth Device Finder every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Timer Buddy versus Find Bluetooth Device Finder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimer BuddyFind Bluetooth Device Finder
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.3 (122 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1122 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarlos Costa汇杭 钟

Customer experience

Timer Buddy

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

Find Bluetooth Device Finder

All ratings122 ratings
Positive82.0%
Neutral4.1%
Negative13.9%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

In-app purchases

None

Timer Buddy

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Find Bluetooth Device Finder

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly · Save 88%3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Timer Buddy free?
Timer Buddy costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Find Bluetooth Device Finder free?
Find Bluetooth Device Finder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Timer Buddy or Find Bluetooth Device Finder?
Timer Buddy is rated higher. Timer Buddy averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Find Bluetooth Device Finder averages 4.3 from 122 ratings.
Do Timer Buddy or Find Bluetooth Device Finder have ads?
Find Bluetooth Device Finder shows ads; Timer Buddy does not.
Which is updated more often, Timer Buddy or Find Bluetooth Device Finder?
Timer Buddy ships an update every 2 weeks, and Find Bluetooth Device Finder every 3 weeks. Most recently, Timer Buddy was updated on September 28, 2026 and Find Bluetooth Device Finder on September 22, 2026.

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