Comparison

Beacon Hound vs Find Bluetooth

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

Head to head
About

Beacon Hound

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Register your Beacons (BLE/Beacon Devices) in the in the PeopleTray cloud application, then use Beacon Hound to scan for devices to track the location of people working in the vicinity of your Beacons. This is useful for businesses that wish to confirm the presence of workers and contractors in locations of interest, including calculating the amount of time spent in each location. Can also be used to detect the presence of people in hazardous locations. Beacon Hound has several features that differentiate it from other BLE scanning Apps. 1. When scanning, Beacon Hounds sends signals to the PeopleTray database to indicate the App is ON and is in scanning mode. This is useful to confirm the App is on and scanning in situation where no Beacons are being detected. 2. Beacon Hound records the detection of multiple Beacons (up to three), recording the Beacons that have the strongest signals. This allows you use a mix of long range (for example 100 metres) and short range (12 metres) Beacons where the long range Beacons detect presence in a large area, whereas the presence in rooms of special interest is indicated by the shorter range Beacons. 3. Beacon Hound includes a built-in interface to send detections to the PeopleTray cloud database (www.peopletray.com) for maps and reporting. Please contact PeopleTray if you would like to link Beacon Hound to a different database. Beacon Hound can be used to detect the BLE Devices without any set up, always sorting the detected Beacons by signal strength. But the real power is in registering your Beacons, placing them in known locations and using the PeopleTray reporting tools to verify and analyse visits to those locations.

About

Find Bluetooth

Easily find lost Bluetooth devices like headphones, smartwatches, and fitness trackers. The app uses signal strength and estimated distance to guide you, offering a modern interface for a smooth experience.

Highlights
  • Scan nearby BLE devices
  • Step-by-step guidance
  • Signal strength tracking
  • Estimated distance display
  • Modern, user-friendly interface
  • Supports Apple devices and wearables
Features
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Lost your AirPods, headphones, or another Bluetooth device? Find it fast with a live BLE radar, signal strength, and distance hints—before the battery runs out. Scan nearby Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices in seconds and walk toward the strongest signal. HOW TO USE 1. Open the app and scan for nearby BLE devices. 2. Select the device you want to find from the list. 3. Move slowly while watching the radar, signal strength, and estimated distance. 4. When you are within a few meters, look around—your device is close. KEY FEATURES • Live scan for nearby Bluetooth Low Energy devices • Radar view with signal strength and distance estimates • Fast guidance to help you locate lost earbuds, headphones, speakers, watches, and more • Clean, modern interface designed for quick recovery COMPATIBLE DEVICES Works with many BLE devices that are powered on and advertising, including: • Wireless earbuds and AirPods • Bluetooth headphones and headsets • Portable Bluetooth speakers • Smartwatches and fitness wearables • AirTag and other BLE accessories IMPORTANT Your device must be turned on and broadcasting a Bluetooth signal to appear. Classic Bluetooth-only devices may not be detectable. Auto-Renewable Subscription Terms: • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • Manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renew in your App Store account settings. Terms: https://sunshine-dev.com/?page_id=98 Privacy Policy: https://sunshinesoftwarelabs.com/

Screenshots

Beacon Hound3 screens
Find Bluetooth3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beacon Hound at none against Find Bluetooth's 5. Beacon Hound also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. Find Bluetooth sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Beacon Hound asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beacon Hound ships an update every 2 weeks, Find Bluetooth monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Beacon Hound versus Find Bluetooth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeacon HoundFind Bluetooth
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (146 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—146 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeopleTray Pty LtdSunshine Software Labs

In-app purchases

None

Beacon Hound

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Find Bluetooth

Subscriptions5
  • Yearly Limited$9.991 Year
  • 3 Days Free Trial Weekly VIP3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Get Premium Monthly3 Days trial$19.991 Month
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  • 7 Day Free Yearly VIP3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Annual VIP$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Beacon Hound free?
Beacon Hound is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Find Bluetooth free?
Find Bluetooth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Beacon Hound or Find Bluetooth have ads?
Neither Beacon Hound nor Find Bluetooth shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beacon Hound or Find Bluetooth?
Beacon Hound ships an update every 2 weeks, and Find Bluetooth monthly. Most recently, Beacon Hound was updated on October 15, 2026 and Find Bluetooth on October 17, 2026.

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