Comparison

WatchFind vs BlueScope

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

Head to head
About

WatchFind

Easily locate your lost Bluetooth smartwatch with advanced tracking technology. The app displays nearby Bluetooth devices with their distance and signal strength, offering a graphical representation for precise finding. It also provides notifications when your device comes back into range, even when the app is closed.

Highlights
  • Locate lost Bluetooth smartwatches
  • Display nearby Bluetooth devices
  • Show distance and signal strength
  • Graphical signal strength indicator
  • Out-of-range notifications
  • Track any Bluetooth-enabled smartwatch
Features
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WatchFind is the latest in tracking technology to help you easily find your lost Bluetooth Smart Watch. WatchFind intelligently detects smartwatch and also shows you list of nearby Bluetooth devices with their distance and signal strength. Device detail shows graphical signal strength to easily locate your smartwatch. If your smartwatch is out of range, you can set a notification on it. WatchFind will notify you when it sees your smartwatch again. This works even when WatchFind app is closed. • See distance in feet or meters. • Automatically get notified when your lost smartwatch is seen by the WatchFind app. • Track and Find any Bluetooth enabled smartwatch. • Beautiful sleek design and responsive controls.

About

BlueScope

Locate lost Bluetooth devices with advanced tracking and signal measurement. This app prioritizes privacy with no ads or data collection, offering features like smart device identification and lost & found notifications.

Highlights
  • Discover nearby Bluetooth devices
  • Find lost devices quickly
  • Accurate signal and distance measurements
  • Privacy and security focused
  • Manage personal Bluetooth device list
  • Lost & Found notifications
  • Play sound on supported devices
Features
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BlueScope turns your phone into a Bluetooth radar. See the signal, know the distance, and find your devices quickly. # QUICKLY FIND DEVICES Find your Bluetooth devices by watching the signal strength and distance change as you move. # MANAGE BLUETOOTH DEVICE LIST Bluetooth devices come and go out of range. BlueScope lets you create and maintain your own device list in a simple to use and feature rich user interface. # SMART DEVICE IDENTIFICATION* Automatically identify devices and display relevant icon or symbol representing the device so you can know the device type visually. BlueScope can also identify device models and shows model information for devices that share model info. # AUTO DETECT YOUR DEVICES* BlueScope attempts to detect devices you own and have already connected to your iPhone or iPad, and automatically adds them to your managed device list, so you can dive right into the core experience of the app. # EXTENDED DEVICE INFORMATION* With Extended Device Information, you can see device model, device icon, Tx Power, UUID (device id), and battery level for supported devices. # LOST & FOUND NOTIFICATIONS* Receive Lost & Found Notifications when your Bluetooth devices go out of range or when they are found nearby. BlueScope can send you notifications even when the app is running in the background. Just activate the alerts and let BlueScope do all the work. # MAP AND LOCATION* View your device's last known location on a map. With Location Services enabled, you can still see where it was when it went out of range, and with notifications on, you'll get an alert when it's nearby again. # DIRECTIONS TO LOST DEVICE* When Location Services are enabled, you can get directions to the last known saved location of your lost device. Apple Maps & Google Maps are supported. # PLAY SOUND ON DEVICE* Play sound on supported devices to easily locate them. BlueScope automatically enables sound functionality when a supported device is nearby and connected to your iOS device. (Yes, Apple AirPods are supported.) # DARK MODE SUPPORT Dark mode support on iPhone and iPad with native iOS design and beautiful color scheme. # NO DATA COLLECTION, NO TRACKING Built with your privacy and security in mind, BlueScope doesn't collect your data or track you, and doesn't share or sell your data to advertisers or other third parties. Your device and location data stays on your device and is encrypted for extra security. # NO ADVERTISEMENTS Enjoy a completely ad-free experience even in the free version. # AND MORE... • Signal meter in device list for quick viewing. • Separate signal view for accurate signal strength, distance and range. • Support for metric system for reporting distances. • Background notifications* even when the app is in the background. • Alerts are also available on Apple Watch. • Sort your devices by date, name, Tx Power and distance. • View notification history. • Spotlight search, shortcuts integration, and home screen shortcuts. • Available in French, German, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Spanish, and Portuguese languages. * Premium features require a Premium subscription or Lifetime purchase. * Maps and Directions require access to location services. Requires iOS 17 or later.

Screenshots

WatchFind4 screens
BlueScope4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BlueScope at every 5 weeks against WatchFind's every 31 months. WatchFind's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. WatchFind sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BlueScope sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WatchFind ships an update every 31 months, BlueScope every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WatchFind versus BlueScope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWatchFindBlueScope
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (28 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews37.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 31 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB15 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperTech PositiveMalaud LLC

Customer experience

WatchFind

All ratings27 ratings
Positive70.4%
Neutral3.7%
Negative25.9%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

BlueScope

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

WatchFind

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$19.99
2 purchases

BlueScope

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is WatchFind free?
WatchFind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BlueScope free?
BlueScope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WatchFind or BlueScope have ads?
Neither WatchFind nor BlueScope shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WatchFind or BlueScope?
WatchFind ships an update every 31 months, and BlueScope every 5 weeks. Most recently, WatchFind was updated on October 24, 2026 and BlueScope on October 24, 2026.

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