BlueScope vs XDiscovery
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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... โข Signal meter in device list for quick viewing. โข Separate signal view for accurate signal strength, distance and range. โข Support for metric system for reporting distances. โข Background notifications* even when the app is in the background. โข Alerts are also available on Apple Watch. โข Sort your devices by date, name, Tx Power and distance. โข View notification history. โข Spotlight search, shortcuts integration, and home screen shortcuts. โข 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.
XDiscovery
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XDiscovery finds the devices around your iPhone. The All tab searches Bluetooth and the local network together. Type in the search field to narrow the list. Bluetooth rows show the device name, signal bars, and the reading in dBm. Wi-Fi rows show the device name, its address, and the Bonjour service. The Bluetooth tab lists nearby Bluetooth devices. Named devices and the full count are shown at the top. Unnamed devices can be shown or hidden. Open a device to see a live ten-bar signal meter and the services and values it exposes, including battery level when the device provides it. The Wi-Fi tab browses Bonjour services on the local network. Pick a service type, then a device, to see its address and the details it advertises. Groups keeps the devices you care about. My Devices is ready to use, and you can add more groups. Add a device from its row or from its detail screen. While a saved device is nearby, its row is highlighted. Bluetooth devices in a group show live signal strength. XDiscovery only looks. It does not pair with devices, change their settings, or send commands. Groups stay on this iPhone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: XDiscovery at none against BlueScope's 2. XDiscovery also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). BlueScope's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 30 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. BlueScope sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. XDiscovery asks for nothing beyond the download.
BlueScope ships an update every 5 weeks, XDiscovery every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BlueScope | XDiscovery |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks โ better | Every 30 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Monetization | Freemium | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Malaud LLC | Taehyuk Kwon |
In-app purchases
BlueScope
- Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
XDiscovery
No in-app purchases







