Comparison

BlueScope vs MaxReader BLE ID

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

Head to head
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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Advanced Bluetooth Finder and Tracker, built with privacy and security. - Discover nearby bluetooth devices and find lost devices quickly. - Highly accurate signal & distance measurements, with rich device information. PRIVACY & SECURITY - No Advertisements - No Data Collection - Automatically protects against Unknown and Unsafe devices. MANAGE BLUETOOTH DEVICES - Maintain your own personal bluetooth device list as they come within range, or go out of range. AUTO DEVICE DETECTION* - Automatically detects devices you own, and adds them to your personal list. SMART DEVICE IDENTIFICATION* - Advanced Device Identification detects device type, and shows device symbol representing the device, for easy visual identification. (Currenly, only Apple Devices are supported.) EXTENDED DEVICE INFORMATION* - Automatically shows current battery level for supported bluetooth devices. LOST & FOUND NOTIFICATIONS* - Receive Lost & Found Notifications when devices go out of range or when they are discovered nearby. Background notifications are supported for when the app is not running in the foreground. APPLE WATCH NOTIFICATIONS - Receive Lost & found notification on your paired Apple Watch. MAPS AND LOCATIONS* - Map View shows the current location, or the last known location of your device when it went out of range. With added notifications, opt to receive automatic alerts when the device is found nearby. DIRECTIONS TO LOST DEVICE* - Get directions to last known location of lost devices via built-in support for Apple Maps and Google Maps. 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.) SIRI SHORTCUTS AND SPOTLIGHT SEARCH - Add Siri Shortcuts for your favorite devices and get to find your devices quickly. Spotlight search integration provides quick links to locate your devices. DARK MODE SUPPORT - Complete dark mode support with native iOS design and beautiful color scheme. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY - BlueScope runs on cutting edge technology and advanced algorithms to give you an experience like no other. AND MORE... - Signal meter in device list for quick signal strength. - Highly accurate signal strength and distance measurements. - Metric system support for distance calculations - Search feature lets you easily find devices in the list. Search by device name or device model. * Premium features require an active Premium Subscription. * Maps and Directions feature needs access to location services.

About

MaxReader BLE ID

Features
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Anteus MaxReader BLE ID is the user application of Anteus' MaxReader proximity readers, which can utilize mobile phones as proximity credentials in electronic access control systems. This application use Bluetooth® Smart technology as an alternative to RFID credentials. The application is compatible with Anteus MaxReader RFID readers only. These readers - depending on their options - are capable to read numerous RFID technologies beside BLE mobile identification and work with any electronic access control systems. For purchasing MaxReader products or access control / T&A systems, please contact us: www.anteus.eu

Screenshots

BlueScope4 screens
MaxReader BLE ID4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MaxReader BLE ID at none against BlueScope's 2. MaxReader BLE ID also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). BlueScope's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 34 months). 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. BlueScope sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MaxReader BLE ID asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BlueScope ships an update every 2 months, MaxReader BLE ID every 34 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BlueScope versus MaxReader BLE ID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlueScopeMaxReader BLE ID
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 34 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB11 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMalaud LLCAnteus Fejleszto, Kereskedelmi es Szolgaltato Korlatolt Felelossegu Tarsasag

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BlueScope

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
None

MaxReader BLE ID

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BlueScope free?
BlueScope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MaxReader BLE ID free?
MaxReader BLE ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BlueScope or MaxReader BLE ID have ads?
Neither BlueScope nor MaxReader BLE ID shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BlueScope or MaxReader BLE ID?
BlueScope ships an update every 2 months, and MaxReader BLE ID every 34 months. Most recently, BlueScope was updated on September 16, 2026 and MaxReader BLE ID on September 17, 2026.

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