Comparison

Simple BLE Scanner vs BLE Scanner + Bluetooth Finder

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

BLE Scanner + Bluetooth Finder

Locate lost Bluetooth devices quickly and precisely using advanced signal strength indicators. This tool helps you find headphones, wearables, and other BLE devices by visualizing their proximity on a real-time radar.

Highlights
  • Real-time radar visualization
  • Proximity sensing
  • Smart discovery of hidden devices
  • Filter and sort devices
  • Deep scan for more information
  • Customizable scan range and interval
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Never lose your tech again. BLE Scanner + Bluetooth Finder is the ultimate tool to locate your lost Bluetooth devices in seconds. Using advanced signal strength indicators, our app guides you directly to your missing items with precision. LOCATE ALL YOUR DEVICES Whether it’s tucked under a couch cushion or left in another room, our scanner tracks: • Headphones & Earbuds: AirPods, Bose, Sony, and more. • Apple Ecosystem: iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple Pencil. • Wearables: Fitbit trackers, Oura rings, and smartwatches. • Hidden Tech: Any BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) device nearby. PRECISION TRACKING FEATURES • REAL-TIME RADAR: Visualize every signal around you on one screen. • PROXIMITY SENSING: See exactly how close you are as the signal grows stronger. • SMART DISCOVERY: Uncover hidden or forgotten devices within range. HOW IT WORKS Simply open the BLE Scanner + Bluetooth Finder app. Finding your lost gear has never been this effortless. FEATURES • Open the app to begin searching for Bluetooth devices • Filter: Show only Named or All devices • Sort: Use the arrows to sort by closest or farthest devices • Select a device to narrow your focus • The radar screen appears to help you locate the selected device • Deep Scan to attempt to gather more information about the Bluetooth devices SETTINGS • Set meters or feet for distance values • Set the Scan Range for the devices • Scan Range: Short, Medium, Long • Set the Scan Interval • Scan Interval: Fast, Normal, Slow PRO Access: To start, choose your FREE 3-day trial Standard Subscription options: Bluetooth Search Pro: 1-week Subscription - USD6.99 PRO Advanced: Bluetooth Search Advanced: 1-month Subscription - USD12.99 APP LIMITATIONS • BLE Scanner + Bluetooth Finder may not work if the device is too far away • BLE Scanner + Bluetooth Finder will not work if the device has no power or has Bluetooth turned off Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://bluetoothsearch.blogspot.com/p/privacy-policy-for-find-device-ble.html

Screenshots

Simple BLE Scanner3 screens
BLE Scanner + Bluetooth Finder3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BLE Scanner + Bluetooth Finder at 67% against Simple BLE Scanner's 0%. BLE Scanner + Bluetooth Finder also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 36 months). Simple BLE Scanner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads 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. BLE Scanner + Bluetooth Finder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Simple BLE Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BLE Scanner + Bluetooth Finder holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BLE Scanner + Bluetooth Finder has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Simple BLE Scanner's written reviews are positive against 67% of BLE Scanner + Bluetooth Finder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple BLE Scanner ships an update every 36 months, BLE Scanner + Bluetooth Finder every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Simple BLE Scanner versus BLE Scanner + Bluetooth Finder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple BLE ScannerBLE Scanner + Bluetooth Finder
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.7 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings211 — better
Update frequencyEvery 36 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian MoellerCurtis Fischer

Customer experience

Simple BLE Scanner

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

BLE Scanner + Bluetooth Finder

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Simple BLE Scanner

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

BLE Scanner + Bluetooth Finder

Subscriptions3
  • BLE Scanner Bluetooth Finder7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Bluetooth Search PRO3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Bluetooth Search Advanced$12.991 Month

Questions

Is Simple BLE Scanner free?
Simple BLE Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BLE Scanner + Bluetooth Finder free?
BLE Scanner + Bluetooth Finder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Simple BLE Scanner or BLE Scanner + Bluetooth Finder?
BLE Scanner + Bluetooth Finder is rated higher. Simple BLE Scanner averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while BLE Scanner + Bluetooth Finder averages 4.7 from 11 ratings.
Do Simple BLE Scanner or BLE Scanner + Bluetooth Finder have ads?
Neither Simple BLE Scanner nor BLE Scanner + Bluetooth Finder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple BLE Scanner or BLE Scanner + Bluetooth Finder?
Simple BLE Scanner ships an update every 36 months, and BLE Scanner + Bluetooth Finder every 4 weeks. Most recently, Simple BLE Scanner was updated on November 3, 2026 and BLE Scanner + Bluetooth Finder on November 12, 2026.

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