BlueScope vs Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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... • 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.
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.
- Discover nearby Bluetooth devices
- Estimate device distance
- View device name and status
- User-friendly interface
- Instant device detection
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner at 100% against BlueScope's 38%. Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). 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
Both are free to download. BlueScope sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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.
BlueScope ships an update every 5 weeks, Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | BlueScope | Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Malaud LLC | nimet oz |
Customer experience
BlueScope
Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner
In-app purchases
BlueScope
- Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
Bluetooth Finder・BLE Scanner
- 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
- Lifetime Premium$14.99
- Lifetime Premium$29.99
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