Comparison

BlueNox BLE Scan vs Bluetooth Device Locator

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

Head to head
About

BlueNox BLE Scan

This utility app allows developers to connect, develop, and test Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices. It offers smart filtering, device connection, and the ability to read, write, and receive notifications for data streams. It's designed to accelerate the development and deployment of BLE-enabled applications.

Highlights
  • Smart filtering for peripherals
  • Connect to BLE devices
  • View services and characteristics
  • Read, write, and stream data
  • Receive notifications
Features
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Connect, develop, and test Bluetooth LE devices with BlueNox - Smart Filtering to find peripherals - Connect to device and see all services and characteristics - Write, Read, get notifications and streaming data Uses the Argenox BlueNox library to enable connectivity to a wide range of devices. with advanced features to speed up development and deployment. BlueNox can be integrated in any iOS app quickly to connect to custom devices

About

Bluetooth Device Locator

Locate missing headphones, smartphones, smartwatches, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. It works by detecting the Bluetooth signal of your lost items, helping you find them quickly.

Highlights
  • Locate lost Bluetooth devices
  • Find headphones and earbuds
  • Supports smartphones and tablets
  • Works with smartwatches and fitness trackers
  • Detects BLE devices
Features
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Find Lost Devices: Locate your lost headphone and devices using their Bluetooth signal Find AirPods: AirPods must be out of the case to be detected. If you only lost one AirPods, put the one you have in its case Compatible Devices: Supports Smartphones, Tablets, Smart Watches, Headphones, Fitness Trackers and all other BLE devices

Screenshots

BlueNox BLE Scan4 screens
Bluetooth Device Locator2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BlueNox BLE Scan at 100% against Bluetooth Device Locator's 0%. BlueNox BLE Scan also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.6 vs 3.3). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

BlueNox BLE Scan is free to download; Bluetooth Device Locator costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BlueNox BLE Scan holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BlueNox BLE Scan has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of BlueNox BLE Scan's written reviews are positive against 0% of Bluetooth Device Locator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BlueNox BLE Scan ships an update every 10 months, Bluetooth Device Locator every 32 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
BlueNox BLE Scan versus Bluetooth Device Locator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlueNox BLE ScanBluetooth Device Locator
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.6 (16 ratings) — better3.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 10 months — betterEvery 32 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArgenox Technologies LLCTapgods

Customer experience

BlueNox BLE Scan

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bluetooth Device Locator

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

BlueNox BLE Scan

No in-app purchases

None

Bluetooth Device Locator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BlueNox BLE Scan free?
BlueNox BLE Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bluetooth Device Locator free?
Bluetooth Device Locator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BlueNox BLE Scan or Bluetooth Device Locator?
BlueNox BLE Scan is rated higher. BlueNox BLE Scan averages 4.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Bluetooth Device Locator averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.
Do BlueNox BLE Scan or Bluetooth Device Locator have ads?
Neither BlueNox BLE Scan nor Bluetooth Device Locator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BlueNox BLE Scan or Bluetooth Device Locator?
BlueNox BLE Scan ships an update every 10 months, and Bluetooth Device Locator every 32 months. Most recently, BlueNox BLE Scan was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bluetooth Device Locator on October 24, 2026.

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