Comparison

Snifferton vs Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Snifferton

Locate nearby Bluetooth devices and monitor their activity. Create a network to track devices remotely, even when away from home. Receive alerts for new devices in your vicinity.

Highlights
  • Track multiple devices and locations
  • Remote monitoring via Snifferton Cloud
  • Scan for devices up to 100 meters
  • Alerts for new nearby devices
  • Device activity monitoring
Features
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Now you can find any bluetooth device that comes into contact with your mobile device. Allows you to also mark individual devices in order to monitor their activity.  Snifferton Cloud allows you to create your own network to keep track of devices even when you are not home. Just pin a bluetooth device using an iPod touch, iPad, or other iOS device, leave it at home and you can check up on it remotely using your smart phone only through Snifferton Cloud. Software Features: - Keep track of multiple devices at multiple locations and have them sync up with other Snifferton beacons with Snifferton Cloud - Allows scanning for certain devices up to 100 meters - Alerts the individual to any new devices in the area Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Disclaimer: Snifferton only works when active. It does not run as a background service. All data is private. Snifferton does not transmit data as it only detects bluetooth devices that emit a signal or are discoverable. When Snifferton is running, the device is discoverable. Snifferton only scans for devices. It does nothing else regarding bluetooth devices and their behavior. Some devices may have an identifier that changes and may be stated as inactive when it is still active. Note: To reset Snifferton Cloud successfully, the user has to delete the app on all other devices except a main device and reinstall after resetting the cloud server from the main device. This is to prevent permissions from causing harm by a malicious user. Patented under 11096025 by the USPTO.

About

Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner

Easily find and monitor Bluetooth devices around you. Quickly identify nearby gadgets, estimate their distance, and view essential details like name and connection status. The app features a clean, intuitive interface for simple navigation.

Highlights
  • Discover nearby Bluetooth devices
  • Estimate device distance
  • View device name and status
  • User-friendly interface
  • Instant device detection
Features
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Find lost headphones and nearby Bluetooth accessories with a scanner designed for real-world searching. Bluetooth Finder: BLE Scanner turns live Bluetooth signal strength into a simple proximity guide. Walk slowly, watch the signal settle, and follow the stronger reading. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Scan for nearby Bluetooth devices that are currently advertising • Prioritize headphones, earbuds, and named devices • Search and filter noisy scan results • Open the live finder to see signal trend, confidence, and approximate distance • Save devices and give them a familiar name • Review successful and recent finder sessions in My Devices • Keep saved devices and history privately on your iPhone • Use experimental compass hints when available BUILT FOR HONEST SEARCHING Bluetooth signal reflections can affect distance estimates, so the app shows confidence and signal freshness instead of pretending to know an exact location. Move slowly and use the strongest stable signal. FREE & PRO Scan nearby devices, save your first device, and try live finder sessions with included daily credits. Pro unlocks unlimited saved devices, full finder history, and unlimited finder use. Important: The app can only detect nearby Bluetooth devices that are powered on and broadcasting. It cannot locate offline devices, access Apple's Find My network, or show a device's GPS location. Privacy Policy: https://sauceai.vercel.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://sauceai.vercel.app/tos

Screenshots

Snifferton2 screens
Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Snifferton at every 2 days against Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Snifferton sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Snifferton ships an update every 2 days, Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Snifferton versus Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSniffertonBluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas Thompsonnimet oz

Customer experience

Snifferton

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Snifferton

Subscriptions1
  • Snifferton Cloud$2.991 Month
7 purchases

Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Pro$1.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium$6.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$12.991 Year
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  • Yearly Pro$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro$79.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Premium$14.99
  • Lifetime Premium$29.99

Questions

Is Snifferton free?
Snifferton is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner free?
Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Snifferton or Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner have ads?
Neither Snifferton nor Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Snifferton or Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner?
Snifferton ships an update every 2 days, and Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, Snifferton was updated on October 26, 2026 and Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner on October 30, 2026.

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