# AirGuard vs Tracker Detect

AirGuard and Tracker Detect both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of AirGuard's written reviews are positive against 20% of Tracker Detect's. AirGuard also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Tracker Detect's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tracker Detect sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. AirGuard asks for nothing beyond the download.

AirGuard holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AirGuard has 6.5K ratings behind it against 215, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of AirGuard's written reviews are positive against 20% of Tracker Detect's.

AirGuard ships an update every 3 months, Tracker Detect every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AirGuard | Tracker Detect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airguard-tracking-protection/id1659427454/reviews)** | [4.5 (215 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracker-detect-trackersonar/id6753645096/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.5K** | 215 |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Technische Universität Darmstadt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481403809) | [METKO LABS BILISIM ITHALAT VE IHRACAT TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671640855) |

## What reviewers say

### AirGuard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airguard-tracking-protection/id1659427454)

Detects and alerts you to unknown Bluetooth trackers like Samsung SmartTags and Tiles that may be following you. Scan your surroundings to find hidden devices and receive notifications if a tracker is detected multiple times in different locations, ensuring your privacy.

**Highlights:** Detects unknown trackers, Real-time notifications, Scan surroundings for hidden devices, Tracker proximity detection, Local data storage, Privacy-focused research participation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective at finding AirTags
- 🔒 Helps protect against stalking
- 👍 Easy to use and configure
- 🚀 Fast and precise scanning
- 💡 Collects no user data

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain Bluetooth devices
- 🐛 Inability to detect some tracker types
- 🐛 Crashes or freezes on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot open app past initial usage message
- No display of detected AirTags

**Requested features**

- Ability to mark detected trackers as 'safe'
- Option to assign names to detected trackers


### Tracker Detect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracker-detect-trackersonar/id6753645096)

This app helps you find lost items and detect hidden tracking devices using Bluetooth scanning. It offers real-time distance tracking and a hot/cold finder to guide you to your target. Protect your privacy by identifying unauthorized trackers.

**Highlights:** Detect AirTags, Tiles, and Bluetooth devices, Real-time distance tracking, Hot/Cold proximity finder, Privacy protection from unauthorized trackers, Smart BLE scanner with signal strength, Device identification and history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tracker Finder | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Tracker Finder | $19.99 | per month |
| Tracker Finder | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AirGuard free?

AirGuard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tracker Detect free?

Tracker Detect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AirGuard or Tracker Detect?

AirGuard is rated higher. AirGuard averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.5K ratings, while Tracker Detect averages 4.5 from 215 ratings.

### Do AirGuard or Tracker Detect have ads?

Tracker Detect shows ads; AirGuard does not.

### Which is updated more often, AirGuard or Tracker Detect?

AirGuard ships an update every 3 months, and Tracker Detect every 4 days. Most recently, AirGuard was updated on October 25, 2026 and Tracker Detect on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*