Comparison

Simple BLE Scanner vs Bluetooth finder | Ble scanner

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

Bluetooth finder | Ble scanner

Locate lost Bluetooth devices like headphones, earbuds, and smart accessories quickly. Set up geofences for alerts and view all your valuables on a single map with distance indicators. Organize items into custom categories for easy access and faster searching.

Highlights
  • Locate Bluetooth devices
  • Geofence alerts
  • Interactive map view
  • Distance and direction guidance
  • Custom categories
  • Personalize items
Features
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⌘◆ FIND MY BLUETOOTH DEVICE • BLE SCANNER ◆⌘ ⌘◆ AIRPODS • HEADPHONES • EARBUDS • BLUETOOTH FINDER ◆⌘ ■ Locate airpods, headphones, earbuds, iPhone, iPad, smartwatches, smart rings, keys, wallet, bags, fitness trackers & wireless accessories in seconds. Turn the iPhone into a personal control panel for daily devices — keep items visible, organized and easier to find. ► Prevent item loss: ● Set up smart geofences to keep important items within safe zones ● Get notified when a saved item leaves the safe zone and react before losing track ● Use early alerts to return for forgotten things while they are still nearby ● Keep Bluetooth devices under control instead of searching blindly ► All Valuables on a Single Map: ● View saved devices on one interactive map and know where to check first ● See the distance to each item and start searching from the right place ● Search for wearables and audio devices effortlessly at home or in unfamiliar places without wasting time ● Keep important items visible, accessible and easier to find anytime ► Precise Search by Direction & Distance: ● Follow on-screen guidance toward the needed item ● Narrow the search area as the Bluetooth signal gets stronger ● Use Bluetooth signal updates to locate nearby headphones and devices faster ● Find what matters with more confidence and less guesswork ► Perfect Order in One Click: ● Create custom categories like Home, Sports or Work for faster access ● Organize saved devices into virtual folders and avoid messy lists ● Personalize each item with a custom photo or icon to recognize it instantly ● Keep airpods, earbuds and wireless accessories ready for the next search ■ Download now and take control of everyday essentials — manage saved devices with ease and find what matters faster with BLUETOOTH FINDER and BLE SCANNER.

Screenshots

Simple BLE Scanner3 screens
Bluetooth finder | Ble scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bluetooth finder | Ble scanner at 80% against Simple BLE Scanner's 0%. Bluetooth finder | Ble scanner also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 36 months). Simple BLE Scanner's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bluetooth finder | Ble scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluetooth finder | Ble scanner has 13 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 80% of Bluetooth finder | Ble scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple BLE Scanner ships an update every 36 months, Bluetooth finder | Ble scanner every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Simple BLE Scanner versus Bluetooth finder | Ble scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple BLE ScannerBluetooth finder | Ble scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.8 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings213 — better
Update frequencyEvery 36 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian MoellerVasiliy Petrov

Customer experience

Simple BLE Scanner

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

Bluetooth finder | Ble scanner

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Simple BLE Scanner

No in-app purchases

None

Bluetooth finder | Ble scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple BLE Scanner free?
Simple BLE Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bluetooth finder | Ble scanner free?
Bluetooth finder | Ble scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simple BLE Scanner or Bluetooth finder | Ble scanner?
Bluetooth finder | Ble scanner is rated higher. Simple BLE Scanner averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Bluetooth finder | Ble scanner averages 4.8 from 13 ratings.
Do Simple BLE Scanner or Bluetooth finder | Ble scanner have ads?
Neither Simple BLE Scanner nor Bluetooth finder | Ble scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple BLE Scanner or Bluetooth finder | Ble scanner?
Simple BLE Scanner ships an update every 36 months, and Bluetooth finder | Ble scanner every 3 months. Most recently, Simple BLE Scanner was updated on November 3, 2026 and Bluetooth finder | Ble scanner on November 5, 2026.

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