Comparison

MantisEDU vs BlueFind

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

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About

MantisEDU

Features
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The MantisEDU sensors provide a versatile and extensive collection of probes and accessories to collect, store, and display experiment data, whether as part of a curriculum or DIY project.

About

BlueFind

Easily locate lost Bluetooth devices like headphones, smartwatches, and fitness trackers. The app displays nearby devices with their distance and signal strength, and can notify you when a lost item reappears within range.

Highlights
  • Find any Bluetooth device
  • Display distance and signal strength
  • Graphical signal strength indicator
  • Out-of-range notifications
  • Track devices even when app is closed
  • Supports feet or meters
Features
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BlueFind is the latest in tracking technology to help you easily find your lost Bluetooth devices. AirPods, Fitbit, Apple Watch, Headphones, Hearing Aids, and any other Bluetooth device can be found easily. BlueFind shows you list of nearby Bluetooth devices with their distance and signal strength. Device detail shows graphical signal strength to easily locate your device. If your device is out of range, you can set a notification on it. BlueFind will notify you when it sees that device again. This works even when BlueFind app is closed. • See distance in feet or meters. • Automatically get notified when a lost device is seen by the BlueFind app. • Track and Find any Bluetooth enabled device. • Beautiful sleek design and responsive controls.

Screenshots

MantisEDU4 screens
BlueFind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MantisEDU at none against BlueFind's 1. MantisEDU also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 20 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BlueFind sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MantisEDU asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MantisEDU ships an update every 2 months, BlueFind every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MantisEDU versus BlueFind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMantisEDUBlueFind
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (68 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—68 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 20 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size280 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHip Science, LLCTech Positive

In-app purchases

None

MantisEDU

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

BlueFind

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$19.99

Questions

Is MantisEDU free?
MantisEDU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BlueFind free?
BlueFind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MantisEDU or BlueFind have ads?
Neither MantisEDU nor BlueFind shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MantisEDU or BlueFind?
MantisEDU ships an update every 2 months, and BlueFind every 20 months. Most recently, MantisEDU was updated on October 4, 2026 and BlueFind on October 13, 2026.

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