Comparison

Device Tracker vs Pirate Watch

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

Head to head
About

Device Tracker

Quickly locate lost Bluetooth devices like AirPods, Apple Watch, and more using real-time signal strength. This app guides you to your missing items within a 330-foot range, making finding them effortless.

Highlights
  • Locate lost Bluetooth devices
  • Real-time signal strength indicator
  • Supports AirPods, Apple Watch, and more
  • Up to 330 feet / 100 meters range
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Device Tracker – Bluetooth Finder & AirPods Locator Lost your AirPods, Apple Watch, headphones, or another Bluetooth device? Device Tracker helps you find them fast. Device Tracker is a powerful Bluetooth Finder and BLE Scanner designed to help you locate nearby Bluetooth devices using real-time signal strength. Whether your device is hidden under a couch, left in your car, or misplaced somewhere nearby, Device Tracker guides you to it quickly and easily. No complicated setup. No technical knowledge required. Features • Find nearby Bluetooth devices in seconds • Real-time Bluetooth signal strength tracking • Smart device locator and proximity radar • Fast Bluetooth device detection • Simple and intuitive interface • Supports most Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices Find Devices Such As • AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max • Apple Watch • Apple Pencil • iPhone and iPad • Beats headphones and earbuds • Fitbit devices • Bluetooth speakers • Wireless headphones and earbuds • Tile trackers • Most BLE-enabled devices How Device Tracker Works 1. Open the app and allow Bluetooth access 2. Scan for nearby devices 3. Select the device you’re trying to find 4. Follow the live signal strength indicator 5. Move toward the strongest signal As you get closer to the device, the signal becomes stronger, helping you locate it faster. Perfect For • Finding lost AirPods • Locating misplaced Bluetooth headphones • Tracking nearby Bluetooth devices • Finding your Apple Watch around the house • Detecting Bluetooth trackers and accessories • Locating wireless earbuds and speakers Tips for Better Results • Ensure the device is powered on • Bluetooth must be enabled on the device • Move slowly while monitoring signal strength • Remove AirPods from the charging case when searching • Search within Bluetooth range for best results Bluetooth Range Device Tracker can detect Bluetooth devices within approximately 330 feet (100 meters) under ideal conditions. Walls, furniture, and other obstacles may reduce the effective range. Important Information Device Tracker locates devices by detecting their Bluetooth signal. The device must be powered on, actively broadcasting Bluetooth, and within detectable range. Need Help? Questions or feedback? Contact us at: sandya.leelarathne@gmail.com We’re happy to help. Subscription Information Enjoy a free trial and unlock all premium features. • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account upon purchase confirmation • Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current billing period ends • Manage subscriptions and disable auto-renewal in Apple ID Account Settings • Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased Available Plans • Monthly Subscription • Annual Subscription (Best Value) Privacy Policy: https://paddyviewfoundry.com/devicetracker/privacy Terms of Use: https://paddyviewfoundry.com/devicetracker/terms

About

Pirate Watch

Features
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Pirate Watch is the companion app for PirateEye thermal vision systems developed by PLTech. Connect wirelessly via Bluetooth Low Energy to your Coco device and take full control of your system, including the thermal imaging camera: - Adjust sharpness, contrast, brightness and zoom - Switch between thermal palettes in real time - Control video window position and size - Save and recall favorite configurations - Monitor Bluetooth connection status Designed for professionals working with PLTech embedded vision hardware. All communication stays local via Bluetooth — no data is sent to any server.

Screenshots

Device Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pirate Watch at none against Device Tracker's 6. On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. Device Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Pirate Watch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Device Tracker versus Pirate Watch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDevice TrackerPirate Watch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (651 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings651 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSandya LeelarathnePLTech

Bugs and requests

Device Tracker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Fails to detect nearby devices in some cases
  • Unauthorized charges reported for free trial
  • App crashes or freezes on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More detailed mapping and location tracking
  • Search functionality to find specific devices
  • Ability to save and name detected devices
  • Improved compatibility with a wider range of Bluetooth devices

Pirate Watch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Device Tracker

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Access2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Premium Access3 Days trial2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Premium Access$19.991 Year
None

Pirate Watch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Device Tracker free?
Device Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pirate Watch free?
Pirate Watch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Device Tracker or Pirate Watch have ads?
Neither Device Tracker nor Pirate Watch shows ads.

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