Comparison

BlueScope vs thinksign_BleWifi

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

thinksign_BleWifi

Features
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configure device(thinksign) wifi by ble

Screenshots

BlueScope4 screens
thinksign_BleWifi3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: thinksign_BleWifi at none against BlueScope's 2. thinksign_BleWifi also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. BlueScope sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. thinksign_BleWifi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BlueScope ships an update every 5 weeks, thinksign_BleWifi weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 6 level
BlueScope versus thinksign_BleWifi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlueScopethinksign_BleWifi
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.616.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB22 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMalaud LLCxiangjun zhao

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BlueScope

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

thinksign_BleWifi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BlueScope free?
BlueScope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is thinksign_BleWifi free?
thinksign_BleWifi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BlueScope or thinksign_BleWifi have ads?
Neither BlueScope nor thinksign_BleWifi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BlueScope or thinksign_BleWifi?
BlueScope ships an update every 5 weeks, and thinksign_BleWifi weekly. Most recently, BlueScope was updated on October 24, 2026 and thinksign_BleWifi on October 5, 2026.

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