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

Easily locate misplaced Bluetooth devices like earbuds, headphones, and smartwatches. The app acts as a live scanner and radar, guiding you to your lost items with a hot/cold indicator and vibration feedback. It also includes a free tracker detector to find hidden tracking tags.

Highlights
  • Find lost earbuds, headphones, and smartwatches
  • Live Bluetooth scanner and radar
  • Hot/cold guidance with signal strength indicator
  • Free tracker detector for hidden tags
  • Save and name frequently used devices
  • BLE scanner for developers
Features
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Lost your earbuds, headphones, smartwatch or Bluetooth speaker? Bluetooth Finder is the fast, simple way to find lost devices. It turns your iPhone into a live Bluetooth scanner and radar that shows every nearby Bluetooth device, then guides you to it – hot or cold – until it's back in your hand. FIND LOST EARBUDS & HEADPHONES IN SECONDS Dropped your wireless earbuds between the couch cushions? Left your headphones at the gym? Open Bluetooth Finder, tap your device and start walking. The hot & cold Finder shows a live signal gauge, tells you when you're “Getting warmer” or “Getting colder”, and vibrates faster the closer you get. When you're within arm's reach, you'll see “Right here” – you found it! • Find my earbuds, find my headphones, find my buds • Locate a lost smartwatch or fitness band • Find a Bluetooth speaker, keyboard, mouse or game controller • Track down any Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) device nearby BLE SCANNER & BLUETOOTH RADAR A powerful Bluetooth scanner built for everyone – from people who just lost their earbuds to developers who need a BLE scanner. • Animated Bluetooth radar with every device around you • Device names, types and brands detected automatically • Signal strength in dBm (RSSI), signal bars and estimated distance • Smoothed signal so readings don't jump around • Filter by earbuds, headphones, watches, speakers, tags, phones and more • Sort by signal strength, name or first seen, and search the list • Device details: manufacturer, TX power, services and raw signal data (Premium) TRACKER DETECTOR – FREE Is someone tracking you? Run a 30-second tracker sweep to detect hidden tracker tags near you: Find My network tags, Samsung SmartTag, Tile and Find My Device trackers. Bluetooth Finder highlights tags that are separated from their owner, shows how long each tag has been near you, and lets you locate a hidden tracker in your bag, car or clothes with the Finder. Tracker detection is always free. MY DEVICES – NEVER LOSE THEM AGAIN Save the devices you care about, give them names like “My Earbuds” or “Car Keys Tag”, and see when each one was last seen. When something goes missing, find it again with one tap. FINDING GUIDES Practical, step-by-step tips: • How to find lost earbuds, even in a closed case • How to find a lost smartwatch or fitness tracker • How to find a speaker, keyboard or mouse • What to do if you find an unknown tracker • How Bluetooth signal strength (dBm) works • Why a Bluetooth device might not show up WHY PEOPLE CHOOSE BLUETOOTH FINDER • Fast Bluetooth device finder with a clean, modern design • Accurate signal readings and warmer/colder guidance • Works with earbuds, headphones, headsets, smartwatches, fitness bands, speakers, keyboards, mice, controllers, tracker tags and other Bluetooth LE devices • Free Bluetooth tracker detector for your peace of mind • Private: scanning happens on your iPhone BLUETOOTH FINDER PREMIUM Bluetooth Finder is free to download and supported by ads. Premium removes all ads and unlocks the sound guide (beeps that speed up as you get closer), unlimited saved devices and full device details with raw signal data. • Weekly, monthly and yearly subscriptions. Prices are shown in the app before you buy. • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Good to know: iPhone apps can only detect devices that are powered on and broadcasting Bluetooth Low Energy. Devices that are switched off, out of battery, or connected to another phone may not appear. Distance is an estimate based on signal strength. Privacy Policy: https://najstudio.com/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Simple BLE Scanner3 screens
Bluetooth Finder & BLE Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Simple BLE Scanner at 5.0 against Bluetooth Finder & BLE Scanner's 3.0. Simple BLE Scanner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Bluetooth Finder & BLE Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 36 months). On price, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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

Simple BLE Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple BLE Scanner ships an update every 36 months, Bluetooth Finder & BLE Scanner every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Simple BLE Scanner versus Bluetooth Finder & BLE Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple BLE ScannerBluetooth Finder & BLE Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 36 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian MoellerNaoual Chibane

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 ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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?
Simple BLE Scanner is rated higher. Simple BLE Scanner averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Bluetooth Finder & BLE Scanner averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Simple BLE Scanner or Bluetooth Finder & BLE Scanner have ads?
Bluetooth Finder & BLE Scanner shows ads; Simple BLE Scanner does not.
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 5 months. Most recently, Simple BLE Scanner was updated on September 29, 2026 and Bluetooth Finder & BLE Scanner on October 3, 2026.

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