Comparison

Find Device vs NFC Tools & RFID Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Find Device

Locate lost Bluetooth-enabled devices like earbuds, smartwatches, and more. The app scans for nearby devices and shows their approximate distance, helping you pinpoint their location.

Highlights
  • Scan for Bluetooth devices
  • Display approximate distance
  • Sort search results
  • Search by device name
  • View unnamed devices
  • Distance sensor
Features
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Lost an earbud in the sofa? Can't find your watch or stylus? Find Device turns your iPhone into a Bluetooth radar and walks you straight to it. WHY FIND DEVICE • Live Radar — see every nearby Bluetooth device in real time • Distance meter — clear signal and distance for each device • Search and sort — find your device by name in seconds • Unnamed devices — spot devices that don't broadcast a name • One-time purchase — no weekly subscriptions, no hidden charges • Private by design — no account, no data collected • Works on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Vision Pro • Light and dark mode, 33 languages WORKS WITH - Apple devices such as AirPods (on iPhone/iPad), Apple Pencils (only on iPad), Apple Watches, iPods, iPads, MacBooks. - Bluetooth Headphones, Speakers, Earbuds such as JBL, Beats, etc. - Fitness Trackers as Mi Band, Xiaomi, etc. - Smartphones, Tablets, Smart Watches, and Smart Bands such as Microsoft Band, Samsung Gear, etc. - All other Bluetooth BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) devices. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open the app — it scans for nearby Bluetooth devices instantly. 2. Pick your device from the list. 3. Walk around and watch the live Radar: the closer you get, the stronger the signal. 4. Found it. TIPS AND QUESTIONS: - Why can't I see my device on the list? Sometimes not all devices are visible in the app, because they are turned off, too far away, or just not sending Bluetooth signal. - Why are the distance numbers unstable? The displayed distance is not stable because of the connection type and possible obstacles between you and your founded device. - Why do I see Unknown devices? Some devices don’t transmit data, such as name or manufactured name, however, you’ll be able to see the distance to it. - How to find a single AirPod? If you are looking for a single AirPod – put the other one in the AirPod case and close it. Then wait 5-7 seconds and continue. If you are looking for both AirPods – ignore this advice. - How to find the AirPod case? The AirPods case itself doesn’t send a signal. - Can I find AirPods if they are in a closed AirPod case? No, since AirPods in a closed case do not transmit a signal. - How to find an Apple Pencil? First try our app on iPad, to which Apple pencil was connected. But we could find Apple Pencil on both iPhone and MacBook. - Are you sure your app works? Definitely yes. Our team tested it and hid the devices all over our big office. All the devices were found. The search time was approximately 3-10 minutes. Questions or ideas? Contact us at hello@lanars.com — we read every message.

About

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner

This app allows you to read, write, and manage NFC and RFID tags with advanced features. It supports various tag types, offers deep tag data analysis, and enables writing standardized data like contact info, Wi-Fi, and URLs. It also includes QR code scanning and a Bluetooth-based finder for lost devices.

Highlights
  • Read and write NFC Forum tag types
  • Decode RFID/HID tags
  • Analyze tag data (manufacturer, memory, permissions)
  • Write standardized data (vCard, Wi-Fi, URLs)
  • Amiibo/TagMiibo cloning
  • QR and barcode generation/scanning
  • Bluetooth device finder
Features
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NFC Tools & RFID Scanner - writer & reader & tag Operate at 13.56 MHz with NFC Tools & RFID Scanner for seamless data exchange. This professional writer & reader & tag solution reads and writes all NFC Forum tag types (NTAG, Ultralight, DESFire, ICODE, ST25, FeliCa) and decodes RFID/HID tags—perfect for high-precision decode operations across multiple formats. Precision NFC Tag Management NFC Tools & RFID Scanner reveals deep tag data: manufacturer details, tag type (NTAG213, MIFARE Ultralight C, etc.), memory capacity, NDEF compatibility, serial numbers, protocol specs, and read/write permissions analysis. With NFC Tools & RFID Scanner, your reader & writer & tag toolkit unlocks professional-grade insights. Advanced Writing Capabilities As the ultimate writer & reader & tag app, NFC Tools & RFID Scanner writes standardized data compatible with every NFC device: contact sharing (vCard), Wi-Fi/Bluetooth configurations, geolocation coordinates, custom URLs and text, plus Amiibo/TagMiibo cloning and full MFC operations. Whether you’re a developer or hobbyist, NFC Tools & RFID Scanner has you covered. Expert NFC/RFID Features Inside NFC Tools & RFID Scanner you’ll find hex editing of full memory, NDEF formatting, tag locking, password protection, capacity alerts, and webhook integration for server data transfer. This reader & writer & tag powerhouse is built for pros. Broad Compatibility & Finder Function NFC Tools & RFID Scanner supports over 50 tag types (NTAG 213–216, 424 DNA, DESFire EV1–EV3, ICODE SLIX/SLIX2, FeliCa, ST25 series) on iPhone 7 and newer. Plus, NFC Tools & RFID Scanner solves “how to find airpods” scenarios with its Bluetooth-based finder—distance-alert technology helps you track down lost AirPods or any compatible device. QR & Document Suite Beyond NFC, NFC Tools & RFID Scanner generates and scans more than 20 QR and barcode formats (Aztec, PDF417, and others). From custom QR creation to instant scanning, this is the one-stop reader & writer & tag app. Why choose NFC Tools & RFID Scanner? Deep Amiibo/TagMiibo decode capabilities (“tagmiibo” support built in) MFC, RFID and HID tag compatibility for every format AirPod finder feature solves “find my airtag” and “find air” use cases Military-grade encryption and enterprise webhook integration Download NFC Tools & RFID Scanner today and unlock the full power of NFC and RFID. Terms: https://adappssoftware.com/terms-conditions Privacy: https://adappssoftware.com/privacy

Screenshots

Find Device4 screens
NFC Tools & RFID Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NFC Tools & RFID Scanner at Free against Find Device's $9.99. NFC Tools & RFID Scanner also leads on ratings volume (332 vs 50). Find Device's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner is free to download; Find Device costs $9.99 up front. NFC Tools & RFID Scanner sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Find Device asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Find Device holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFC Tools & RFID Scanner has 332 ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Find Device's written reviews are positive against 28% of NFC Tools & RFID Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Find Device ships an update fortnightly, NFC Tools & RFID Scanner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Find Device versus NFC Tools & RFID Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFind DeviceNFC Tools & RFID Scanner
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (50 ratings) — better4.4 (332 ratings)
Positive reviews42.1% of reviews — better27.8% of reviews
Number of ratings50332 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLANARS LLCADAPPS SOFTWARE

Customer experience

Find Device

All ratings50 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive42.1%
Neutral10.5%
Negative47.4%

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner

All ratings327 ratings
Positive83.5%
Neutral4.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive27.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative72.2%

In-app purchases

None

Find Device

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner

Subscriptions8
  • Monthly Unlimited Access$1.991 Month
  • NFC TOOLS Weekly Unlimited3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
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  • Unlimited Annual Access$9.991 Year
  • Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Air NFC Tag Annual$19.991 Year
  • Air NFC Tag Annual$29.991 Year
  • Air NFC Tag Annual Trial3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Find Device free?
Find Device costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NFC Tools & RFID Scanner free?
NFC Tools & RFID Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Find Device or NFC Tools & RFID Scanner?
Find Device is rated higher. Find Device averages 4.6 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while NFC Tools & RFID Scanner averages 4.4 from 332 ratings.
Do Find Device or NFC Tools & RFID Scanner have ads?
NFC Tools & RFID Scanner shows ads; Find Device does not.
Which is updated more often, Find Device or NFC Tools & RFID Scanner?
Find Device ships an update fortnightly, and NFC Tools & RFID Scanner every 3 weeks. Most recently, Find Device was updated on November 11, 2026 and NFC Tools & RFID Scanner on November 12, 2026.

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