Comparison

BlueScope vs BLE Scanner

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

BLE Scanner

Instantly scan and locate nearby Bluetooth devices without pairing or data collection. Use signal strength to estimate distance and filter devices to find lost items or detect hidden cameras. Offers a privacy-first approach to Bluetooth device discovery.

Highlights
  • Real-time Bluetooth device scanning
  • One-tap device tracking
  • Filter by proximity, manufacturer, or signal
  • Interactive radar interface
  • Hidden camera detection
  • Privacy-focused, no data collection
Features
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Lost your Bluetooth device? BLE Scanner & Bluetooth Finder instantly scans for nearby Bluetooth devices and helps you locate them. No pairing, no auto-connecting, and no data collection. Whether it is wireless earbuds, Bluetooth headphones, speakers, smartwatches, fitness bands, or tracking tags, this app helps you find what is missing using real Bluetooth signal strength. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open the app to start scanning for nearby Bluetooth devices 2. View detected devices sorted by distance using signal strength (RSSI) 3. Filter by proximity, manufacturer, or signal strength to narrow your search 4. Tap a device to enter focused tracking mode with a radar view 5. Watch real-time signal bars and distance as you move closer 6. Save a scan session to keep the results, or open the live map to see your trail and located devices KEY FEATURES • Real-time Bluetooth device scanner for nearby BLE devices • One-tap focused tracking with a radar-style interface • Filter by proximity, manufacturer, or signal strength • Signal strength indicator with RSSI-based distance estimates • GPS location tagging: save where each device was detected and view it on a map • Live map: see your movement trail alongside located devices • Scan sessions: save, name, and revisit device lists anytime • Ignore devices: hide unwanted results to keep your list clean • CSV export: save and share your results, including latitude, longitude, and accuracy • Manufacturer detection and detailed advertisement info • Star favorites and revisit frequently tracked devices • Hidden camera detection: scan for Bluetooth-enabled cameras in hotels, rentals, and unfamiliar spaces • Privacy first: no account required, and your data stays on your device PERFECT FOR • Finding lost wireless earbuds and headphones • Locating a misplaced smartwatch or fitness tracker • Detecting hidden Bluetooth cameras • Finding tracking tags • Checking Bluetooth signal coverage in a space • Exploring what Bluetooth devices are around you Note: devices must be powered on, advertising, and within range to appear. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BlueScope4 screens
BLE Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: BLE Scanner at free against BlueScope's freemium. BlueScope's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 BLE Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BlueScope ships an update every 5 weeks, BLE Scanner every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BlueScope versus BLE Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlueScopeBLE Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB7 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMalaud LLCDaniel Nohr

Customer experience

BlueScope

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

BLE Scanner

All ratings6 ratings
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
3 purchases

BLE Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Plan$3.997 Days
  • Annual Plan$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is BlueScope free?
BlueScope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BLE Scanner free?
BLE Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BlueScope or BLE Scanner have ads?
Neither BlueScope nor BLE Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BlueScope or BLE Scanner?
BlueScope ships an update every 5 weeks, and BLE Scanner every 4 months. Most recently, BlueScope was updated on November 3, 2026 and BLE Scanner on November 5, 2026.

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