Comparison

Device Tracker vs The Find My Apр

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Device Tracker

Easily locate lost Bluetooth devices like headphones and watches with real-time tracking and proximity alerts. The app offers a device radar, distance meter, and live map location to help you find your items quickly. Pin favorite devices for faster access.

Highlights
  • Device Radar
  • Distance Meter
  • Live Map Location
  • Proximity Alerts
  • Broad Bluetooth Compatibility
  • Favorite Devices
Features
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With Device Tracker, locating your lost Bluetooth devices is quick and effortless. In just a few taps, you can find your wireless headphones, watch, or any other Bluetooth-enabled device. Our advanced algorithms keep continuous track of your devices, so you’ll always stay connected and never lose them again! KEY FEATURES • Device Radar: Instantly view all nearby devices in real-time. • Distance Meter: Measure your proximity to a device on a 100-point scale, guiding you directly to your lost item. • Broad Compatibility: Works with a wide range of Bluetooth devices, including wireless earphones, portable speakers, fitness trackers, and more. • Live Map Location: Access precise, live location updates to easily pinpoint your lost device. • Alerts on Proximity: Receive sound and vibration alerts when your device is nearby. • Favorite Devices: Pin your most-used devices to the top for faster access and improved tracking efficiency. HOW IT WORKS • Open Device Tracker to start scanning. • The app will automatically detect nearby Bluetooth devices. • Walk around and observe the distance score to locate your device. • When you’re close, Device Tracker will alert you with a sound, letting you know your device is within reach. • Success! You’ve found your lost device. END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (EULA) Read our full end-user license agreement here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION Choose from the following auto-renewable subscription options: • $4.99 per week • $19.99 per year Subscriptions renew automatically unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions and disable auto-renewal anytime in Account Settings. Please note, any unused portion of a free trial (if offered) is forfeited once a subscription is purchased. CONNECT WITH US Questions or feedback? We’d love to hear from you! Visit our website at https://devicetracker.app.

About

The Find My Apр

Locate lost Bluetooth devices quickly and easily. This app uses real-time radar and a distance meter to help you find wireless headphones, smartwatches, and more. Get pinpoint location updates and play a sound when you're close.

Highlights
  • Real-time device radar
  • Distance score indicator
  • Supports various Bluetooth devices
  • Pinpoint location updates
  • Favorite device pinning
  • Sound alert for close proximity
Features
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Introducing 'The Find my App', the ultimate app to locate your lost Bluetooth devices in seconds. Never lose your wireless headphones, watch, or any other Bluetooth device again! Our smart algorithms and real-time device radar ensure you can effortlessly find your items with just a few taps. KEY FEATURES: - Device Radar: Instantly discover all nearby devices in real-time. - Distance Meter: Tap on a device to view a score on a scale of 100, indicating proximity. - Supports Various Bluetooth Devices: Compatible with wireless earphones, portable speakers, Fitbit trackers, fitness trackers, and more. - Pinpoint Location Updates: Get precise location updates on the built-in live map feature. - Personalized Efficiency: Pin your favorite devices at the top of the list for maximum convenience. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Open The Find my App. 2. The app automatically starts searching for nearby devices. 3. Move around to track the distance score and locate your lost device. 4. When you're close, the app plays a sound to help you find your device. 5. Congratulations, you've found your device! Discover the power of our app, which utilizes Bluetooth signal strength to locate any Bluetooth device around you! HOW IT WORKS: 1. Open The Find my App. 2. Select the device you want to find. 3. Observe the Distance Score as you move around to track your lost devices. 4. Your device should be within proximity. DEVICE RADAR: Stay informed with the device radar, displaying all nearby devices at a glance. DISTANCE SCORE: Select a specific device and witness the calculated distance score. Watch as this score changes while you search for your lost devices. SUPPORTED DEVICES: - AirPods - Apple Watch - iPhone - Apple Pencil - iPad - Bluetooth Devices - Bluetooth earbuds, earphones, headphones - Bluetooth Smart Watches, Sport Watches - Portable Speakers - Fitness Trackers, and many more. Download The Find my App now and experience the ultimate Bluetooth device finder. Never lose your precious items again! PRIVACY POLICY Read our privacy policy here: https://sites.google.com/view/airpodstracker/privacy TERMS OF USE Learn more about our terms and conditions here: https://sites.google.com/view/airpodstracker/terms PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION Device Tracker currently offers 2 auto-renewable subscriptions for USD $4.99 per week and USD $9.99 per month respectively. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions can be managed anytime by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Accounts will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication (where applicable). CONNECT WITH US Have a question or feedback? Reach out to us at https://sites.google.com/view/airpodstracker/contact-us

Screenshots

Device Tracker4 screens
The Find My Apр3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Device Tracker at 4.7 against The Find My Apр's 3.7. Device Tracker also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (25% vs 9%). The Find My Apр's advantage is iOS requirement (13.1 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Device Tracker sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and The Find My Apр sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Device Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Device Tracker has 37K ratings behind it against 4.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Device Tracker's written reviews are positive against 9% of The Find My Apр's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Device Tracker ships an update every 6 weeks, The Find My Apр every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Device Tracker versus The Find My Apр: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDevice TrackerThe Find My Apр
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (37K ratings) — better3.7 (4.3K ratings)
Positive reviews25.4% of reviews — better9.0% of reviews
Number of ratings37K — better4.3K
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFind My Device LLCAI Chat Signature Social Productivity Apps for Free

Customer experience

Device Tracker

All ratings37,057 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral2.7%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews386 reviews
Positive25.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative72.0%

The Find My Apр

All ratings4,110 ratings
Positive65.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative30.1%
Written reviews211 reviews
Positive9.0%
Neutral0.5%
Negative90.5%

User reviews

Device Tracker

From 37K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Helpful in finding lost devices
  • 👍 Accurate location tracking
  • 🔒 Provides security features

Room to improve

  • 💰 Subscription required for full functionality
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🔍 Limited free version capabilities

The Find My Apр

From 4.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 💡 Helpful for finding lost devices

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🌐 Only available in English
  • 🐛 Inaccurate device tracking
  • 🔍 Difficult to set up and use

Bugs and requests

Device Tracker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Devices not detected despite being nearby
  • Subscription issues and inability to cancel
  • Misleading app description

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to track individual devices without subscription
  • Improved accuracy and range for device detection
  • Ability to track devices even when in case

The Find My Apр

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to add devices
  • Inconsistent distance reporting
  • Compatibility issues with certain devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Multilingual support
  • Ability to cancel subscription easily
  • Improved device tracking accuracy

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Device Tracker

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly Subscription$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription with Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Weekly Subscription$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription with Trial3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Purchase$29.99
  • Lifetime Purchase$39.99
3 purchases

The Find My Apр

Subscriptions3
  • Find My App Black Friday Offer3 Days trial$1.497 Days
  • Device Tracker Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Find AirPods Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Device Tracker free?
Device Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Find My Apр free?
The Find My Apр is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Device Tracker or The Find My Apр?
Device Tracker is rated higher. Device Tracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while The Find My Apр averages 3.7 from 4.3K ratings.
Do Device Tracker or The Find My Apр have ads?
Neither Device Tracker nor The Find My Apр shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Device Tracker or The Find My Apр?
Device Tracker ships an update every 6 weeks, and The Find My Apр every 2 months. Most recently, Device Tracker was updated on November 4, 2026 and The Find My Apр on November 3, 2026.

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