# Find My Lost Bluetooth Device vs Authenticator App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Authenticator App at 100% against Find My Lost Bluetooth Device's 31%. Authenticator App also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Find My Lost Bluetooth Device's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 1). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Find My Lost Bluetooth Device sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Authenticator App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Authenticator App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Find My Lost Bluetooth Device has 2.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Find My Lost Bluetooth Device's written reviews are positive against 100% of Authenticator App's.

Find My Lost Bluetooth Device ships an update every 3 months, Authenticator App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Find My Lost Bluetooth Device | Authenticator App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-my-lost-bluetooth-device/id1488361557/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-privacy/id6736870186/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 31.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 24 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 14.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Best App Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142280733) | [MTPHoldings LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1130992137) |

## What reviewers say

### Find My Lost Bluetooth Device

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-my-lost-bluetooth-device/id1488361557)

Locate lost Bluetooth devices like headphones, earbuds, and trackers using a proximity radar. Broadcast messages or photos to nearby users via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct for quick sharing.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth device finder, Proximity radar, Signal strength indicator, Estimated distance, Broadcast messages, Broadcast photos, Wi-Fi Direct transmission

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Found lost devices
- 🔍 Helpful in locating items
- 💡 Useful app concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Locked behind paywall
- 🔍 Inconsistent/inaccurate device detection
- 🤔 Unnamed/unidentified devices
- 🐛 App crashes/doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Devices not showing up in search
- Inconsistent distance/proximity readings

**Requested features**

- Ability to name/label devices
- Improved accuracy and distance tracking
- Free version with more functionality


### Authenticator App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-privacy/id6736870186)

Enhance your digital security with this multi-factor authentication app. It provides an extra layer of protection for your online accounts beyond just passwords, safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access. Easily integrate with popular services and generate dynamic, time-sensitive passcodes.

**Highlights:** Seamless MFA & 2FA integration, QR code scanning for setup, Time-based and HMAC one-time passwords, Biometric security (Face ID/Touch ID), End-to-end encrypted iCloud backup/sync, Export/import one-time passwords, Cross-device password sending

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Find My Lost Bluetooth Device free?

Find My Lost Bluetooth Device is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Authenticator App free?

Authenticator App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Find My Lost Bluetooth Device or Authenticator App?

Authenticator App is rated higher. Find My Lost Bluetooth Device averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Authenticator App averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Find My Lost Bluetooth Device or Authenticator App have ads?

Authenticator App shows ads; Find My Lost Bluetooth Device does not.

### Which is updated more often, Find My Lost Bluetooth Device or Authenticator App?

Find My Lost Bluetooth Device ships an update every 3 months, and Authenticator App every 2 months. Most recently, Find My Lost Bluetooth Device was updated on October 24, 2026 and Authenticator App on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*