Comparison

BlueScope vs BlueFind

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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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.

About

BlueFind

Easily locate missing Bluetooth devices like earphones, smartwatches, and fitness trackers. The app displays real-time signal strength and approximate distance, helping you find your lost items quickly. It supports a wide range of BLE devices and uses a smart algorithm to improve discovery.

Highlights
  • Locate missing Bluetooth devices
  • Real-time signal strength display
  • Approximate distance to device
  • Supports Apple Devices, Earphones, Smartwatches, Fitness Trackers
  • Categorize devices
  • Smart algorithm for improved discovery
Features
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BlueFind: Device Finder is a FREE Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) device finder app that helps you quickly locate lost Bluetooth devices nearby. Find misplaced earbuds, headphones, smartwatches, speakers, fitness trackers, phones, and many other Bluetooth devices in seconds using real-time signal strength detection. Enjoy the app for free, and unlock unlimited lifetime access with a one-time purchase. No subscription required. *** FEATURES *** • Find nearby Bluetooth devices instantly • Track signal strength in real time • Estimate the distance to your lost device • View the last detected time of devices • Supports earbuds, AirPods, smartwatches, speakers, fitness trackers, phones, and more • Organize and categorize detected devices • Smart BLE scanning algorithm helps improve detection accuracy • Simple and easy-to-use interface *** HOW IT WORKS *** 1. Open the app and allow Bluetooth permission 2. Select the device you want to locate 3. Move slowly around the area 4. Watch the signal strength increase as you get closer 5. Find your lost Bluetooth device quickly and easily BlueFind works with many popular Bluetooth devices including wireless earbuds, headphones, smartwatches, speakers, fitness trackers, and other BLE-enabled devices. Download now and start finding your lost devices today. If you have suggestions or feature requests, feel free to contact us through the in-app feedback email.

Screenshots

BlueScope4 screens
BlueFind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BlueFind at 100% against BlueScope's 38%. BlueScope's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 12 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and BlueFind sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BlueScope ships an update every 5 weeks, BlueFind every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BlueScope versus BlueFind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlueScopeBlueFind
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—19 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB14 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMalaud LLCDo Tri

Customer experience

BlueScope

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

BlueFind

All ratings19 ratings
Positive78.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BlueScope

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

BlueFind

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$8.99

Questions

Is BlueScope free?
BlueScope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BlueFind free?
BlueFind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BlueScope or BlueFind have ads?
BlueFind shows ads; BlueScope does not.
Which is updated more often, BlueScope or BlueFind?
BlueScope ships an update every 5 weeks, and BlueFind every 12 months. Most recently, BlueScope was updated on November 3, 2026 and BlueFind on October 30, 2026.

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