Find Bluetooth vs BLESerial nRF
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Scan nearby BLE devices
- Step-by-step guidance
- Signal strength tracking
- Estimated distance display
- Modern, user-friendly interface
- Supports Apple devices and wearables
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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/
BLESerial nRF
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The dedicated serial terminal for Nordic nRF52 Bluetooth Low Energy boards. BLE Serial nRF52 connects your iPhone or iPad directly to any nRF52-based device and lets you send commands and receive data in real time — no cables, no adapters, no fuss. Built specifically for the nRF52 UART service (6E400001), it works out of the box with popular nRF52 development boards and custom firmware alike. **CONNECT IN SECONDS** Scan for nearby nRF52 devices and see their name, advertised services, manufacturer data, and live signal strength at a glance. Tap to connect. Auto-reconnect brings you straight back to your device every time you open the app. **SERIAL CONSOLE** A smooth scrolling console displays all incoming and outgoing data, with sent text highlighted for easy reading. Adjust font size, line endings, and display format (ASCII or hex) to suit your workflow. **SMART ALERTS** Set text patterns to watch for in incoming data. When a match is found, the app notifies you immediately — ideal for monitoring autonomous devices or catching error conditions. **FULLY CONFIGURABLE** The service and characteristic UUIDs can be adjusted in Settings for custom nRF52 firmware. Supports both standard and 128-bit UUIDs. **CLEAN AND FOCUSED** No ads. No subscriptions. No unnecessary permissions. Just a fast, reliable connection to your nRF52 hardware. **WANT MORE?** Check out BLE Serial Pro — it adds programmable one-tap command buttons, supports HM-10 and CC2541 in the same app, and shows a live console strip so you can see device responses without switching views.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BLESerial nRF at none against Find Bluetooth's 5. Find Bluetooth's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). 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
Both are free to download. Find Bluetooth sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. BLESerial nRF asks for nothing beyond the download.
Find Bluetooth ships an update monthly, BLESerial nRF every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Find Bluetooth | BLESerial nRF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (146 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 146 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sunshine Software Labs | Ed Nieuwenhuys |
In-app purchases
Find Bluetooth
- 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
BLESerial nRF
No in-app purchases
Questions
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