Comparison

Simple BLE Scanner vs BTFind

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

Head to head
About

Simple BLE Scanner

This application scans for nearby Bluetooth Low Energy devices and presents them in a filterable list. It displays crucial information for each device, including advertised data, signal strength, and timestamps. Users can easily start and stop the scanning process.

Highlights
  • Scan for nearby BLE devices
  • Display discovered devices in a list
  • Filter list by search field
  • Display advertised data and RSSI
  • Display Timestamp for each device
  • Sort advertised data alphabetically
Features
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This app scans for nearby Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices and displays them in a list. The list can be filtered by a search field, and the advertised data of each device is displayed in the list. The app also displays the RSSI (received signal strength indicator) value for each device, and the timestamp of every lookup in human readable format. The app has a button for starting or stopping the scan. Features - Scan for nearby BLE devices - Display discovered devices in a list - Filter list by search field - Display advertised data and RSSI value for each device - Display Timestamp for each device - Sort advertised data alphabetically - Start and stop scan with a button Requirements - iOS 12.0 or later

About

BTFind

Easily locate lost Bluetooth devices like headphones, earbuds, and smartwatches. Track their proximity with a distance score and pin frequently used items for quick access. Supports a wide range of Bluetooth-enabled gadgets.

Highlights
  • View nearby devices
  • Track device distance
  • Pin frequently used devices
  • Customizable units
  • Supports various Bluetooth devices
Features
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# FIND LOST EARBUDS, HEADPHONES, AND DEVICES BTFind scans for the Bluetooth devices around you and shows how close each one is. Walk toward it, watch the reading rise, and find what you misplaced. # SEE EVERY DEVICE IN RANGE Every Bluetooth device nearby appears in one list with a live reading. Pick the one you are looking for and start tracking it. # TRACK IT AS YOU GET CLOSER The closeness reading updates as you move, and a history graph shows whether you are getting warmer or colder. Sound and vibration can tell you the same thing without looking at the screen. # PIN WHAT YOU TRACK OFTEN Pin the devices you look for most and they stay at the top of the list, above everything else in range. # CHOOSE YOUR UNITS Read distance in metres or feet, whichever you think in. # WHAT IT FINDS - AirPods, and Bluetooth earbuds, earphones and headphones - iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch - Portable speakers and smart devices - Fitness trackers and smartwatches # HOW TO USE IT 1. Open BTFind and let it scan. 2. Choose the device you are looking for. 3. Move around and watch the reading rise. 4. Follow it until you have it in hand. # WORTH KNOWING - The device has to be powered on and in Bluetooth range to appear. - Start looking before the battery runs out — a device that is off cannot be found. - Closeness is an indicator derived from signal strength, not a measured distance. It moves with orientation and with anything standing between you and the device. - BTFind is not affiliated with any company named here. AirPods and Apple Watch are trademarks of Apple Inc. # SUBSCRIPTIONS AND AUTOMATIC RENEWAL - Your subscription includes access to the features listed above. - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of your selected subscription period. - Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in your App Store Account Settings. # LEGAL Terms of Service: https://cooptimizeit.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://cooptimizeit.com/privacy-policy # SUPPORT Contact us at info@cooptimizeit.com. We reply within 48 hours.

Screenshots

Simple BLE Scanner3 screens
BTFind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple BLE Scanner at none against BTFind's 7. Simple BLE Scanner also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and device support (4 vs 2). BTFind's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 36 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads 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. BTFind sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Simple BLE Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple BLE Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BTFind has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple BLE Scanner ships an update every 36 months, BTFind every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Simple BLE Scanner versus BTFind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple BLE ScannerBTFind
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 36 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian MoellerOptimize IT

Customer experience

Simple BLE Scanner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

BTFind

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Simple BLE Scanner

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

BTFind

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Monthly$17.991 Month
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  • Annual2 variants$24.991 Year
  • Annual$29.991 Year
  • Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Simple BLE Scanner free?
Simple BLE Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BTFind free?
BTFind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Simple BLE Scanner or BTFind?
Simple BLE Scanner is rated higher. Simple BLE Scanner averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while BTFind averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.
Do Simple BLE Scanner or BTFind have ads?
Neither Simple BLE Scanner nor BTFind shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple BLE Scanner or BTFind?
Simple BLE Scanner ships an update every 36 months, and BTFind every 2 months. Most recently, Simple BLE Scanner was updated on September 29, 2026 and BTFind on September 18, 2026.

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