Comparison

Found vs Bluetooth Serial Connect

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

Head to head
About

Found

Quickly locate and track nearby Bluetooth devices like headphones or smartwatches. Get real-time distance updates and signal strength to guide you directly to your lost items. Offers a clean interface for easy use.

Highlights
  • Instant Bluetooth device scanning
  • Real-time distance tracking
  • Accurate proximity detection
  • Signal strength indicator (RSSI)
  • Clean and easy-to-use interface
  • Proximity alerts (Premium)
Features
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Find the Bluetooth devices that matter to you with a clear, friendly signal guide. Found helps you scan for nearby Bluetooth accessories, choose the device you are looking for, and follow changes in signal strength as you move. Use it for earbuds, headphones, speakers, watches, and other Bluetooth devices that are powered on and broadcasting nearby. FIND WHAT IS NEARBY • See nearby Bluetooth devices in one easy-to-read list • Refresh the scan when you move to a new room or area • Open a device to review its live signal information FOLLOW THE SIGNAL • Choose a device and walk around slowly • Use warmer and colder guidance as the signal changes • Review signal strength, estimated proximity, and reading confidence GET MORE WITH FOUND PRO • View signal charts and cross-session device history • Get sound and haptic alerts when a selected device enters the very-close signal range • Review recurrence and signal-stability clues for devices that keep returning nearby • Remove ads while Pro access is active Basic scanning and the signal finder remain available without a purchase. New users can explore Pro tools during welcome access. Found Pro is available as a weekly auto-renewable subscription or a one-time lifetime unlock. The App Store shows the exact local price and purchase terms before confirmation. You can manage or cancel a subscription in your Apple Account settings and restore eligible purchases from the Pro screen. GOOD TO KNOW Bluetooth signal readings are estimates, not GPS locations. Walls, pockets, interference, device hardware, and movement can change a reading. A device must be powered on, within Bluetooth range, and broadcasting to appear. Security results are automated clues based on nearby signal patterns; they cannot identify an owner, confirm that a device is a tracker, or guarantee personal safety. Bluetooth access is requested when you choose to start scanning. Privacy Policy: https://found-bluetooth-finder.web.app/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Bluetooth Serial Connect

Control your Arduino projects with your phone. Design custom interfaces with buttons, joysticks, and displays to send and receive data via Bluetooth low-energy modules. An integrated library simplifies the connection process.

Highlights
  • Customizable control boards
  • Button and joystick inputs
  • Display integration
  • Bluetooth low-energy module support
  • Arduino library for easy integration
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a custom control panel for Arduino and BLE projects, without building a dedicated iOS app. Bluetooth Serial Connect lets you design a board, connect to an HM-10-style Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) UART module, and exchange commands and live readouts with your hardware. The companion Bluetooth Serial Connect Arduino library makes it straightforward to read controls and update displays, indicators, and gauges in your sketch. DESIGN YOUR BOARD Place, move, resize, and customize nine component types: • Buttons with momentary, latch, and repeat behavior • Joysticks, sliders, toggles, and D-pads • Text displays, labels, indicators, and gauges Assign channel numbers that stay fixed when you rearrange controls. Fine-tune colors, labels, value ranges, board appearance, and haptic feedback. Undo and redo changes, duplicate and lock controls, snap them to the grid, and adjust their front-to-back order. START WITH TEMPLATES AND EXAMPLES Explore seven editable board templates for RC cars, robotic arms, menu remotes, sensor hubs, smart-home relays, and more. Companion Arduino sketches and protocol examples help you connect the app to your code. Follow the interactive walkthrough or try a board with simulated data—no hardware required. Import, export, share, and duplicate boards as your projects grow. CONNECT AND TROUBLESHOOT Scan for nearby BLE devices, follow clear connection progress, remember frequently used modules for quick reconnecting, and configure service and characteristic UUIDs. Use the timestamped two-way console to inspect sent and received messages or send console text while you troubleshoot. Setup guides, wiring help, complete examples, and the wire protocol reference are available at bluetooth.henhen1227.com. Bluetooth Serial Connect is designed for HM-10-style BLE modules. Other BLE UART hardware may work when its service and characteristic UUIDs match the app settings. HC-05 and HC-06 Bluetooth Classic modules are not supported. A compatible BLE module is required for live hardware control. FREE OR PRO Start with one board free. Add more by watching rewarded ads, or unlock Bluetooth Serial Pro with a one-time in-app purchase for unlimited boards and no ads. The free version may also show occasional ads after edits. Existing boards remain available to use. No app account is required. Board files stay on your device unless you choose to share them.

Screenshots

Found3 screens
Bluetooth Serial Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Found at 4.5 against Bluetooth Serial Connect's 3.7. Found also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 10 months) and review sentiment (21% vs 0%). Bluetooth Serial Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ratings volume, 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. Found sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Bluetooth Serial Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Found holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Found's written reviews are positive against 0% of Bluetooth Serial Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Found ships an update weekly, Bluetooth Serial Connect every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and July 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Found versus Bluetooth Serial Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFoundBluetooth Serial Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (12 ratings) — better3.7 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews21.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better7
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB24 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperSpyridon BousiosHenry Abrahamsen

Customer experience

Found

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive21.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative78.9%

Bluetooth Serial Connect

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral28.6%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Found

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
One-time2
  • No Ads$5.99
  • LifeTime Premium$9.99
None

Bluetooth Serial Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Found free?
Found is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bluetooth Serial Connect free?
Bluetooth Serial Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Found or Bluetooth Serial Connect?
Found is rated higher. Found averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Bluetooth Serial Connect averages 3.7 from 7 ratings.
Do Found or Bluetooth Serial Connect have ads?
Both Found and Bluetooth Serial Connect show ads.
Which is updated more often, Found or Bluetooth Serial Connect?
Found ships an update weekly, and Bluetooth Serial Connect every 10 months. Most recently, Found was updated on September 15, 2026 and Bluetooth Serial Connect on July 21, 2026.

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