Comparison

iNet vs Bluetooth BLE Device Finder

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

Head to head
About

iNet

Discover all devices on your local network, analyze services, and manage connected devices. Remotely control Macs and PCs, monitor network status, and customize device identification. This tool offers comprehensive network insights for both technical and casual users.

Highlights
  • Device discovery (IP, MAC)
  • Customizable device names and icons
  • Port and service scanning
  • Wake on LAN/WAN
  • Remote Mac control (sleep, restart)
  • Bonjour service monitoring
  • Airport base station status
Features
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iNet – Know Your Network. See at a glance what’s happening on your network. Which devices are connected to your Wi-Fi? Are there any unknown devices? Which services are active? iNet gives you a clear overview of what’s happening on your local network – and provides the right tools for a closer analysis. Whether at home or as a network professional, iNet lets you scan your network, identify connected devices, find active services and open ports, and wake Macs, PCs, and other devices remotely. Give your devices custom names and icons so you can recognize them instantly the next time you scan your network. With this free and ad-free version of iNet, you can scan your network and view all connected devices. The features listed here can be unlocked later via an in-app purchase if needed. Network Scanner • Find all devices on your network • View IP and MAC addresses and other device information • Assign custom names and icons to your devices • Set IP scan ranges and network interfaces • Export scan results as CSV or PDF • Connect directly via SSH, VNC, HTTP, and other services Bonjour Monitor • Monitor Bonjour services in real time • See which services are available on individual devices • View detailed information about services and domains Port Scanner • Find open ports on all devices • Use predefined port scan lists Wake on LAN • Wake Macs, PCs, and other compatible devices over LAN or the Internet • Put Macs to sleep, shut them down, or restart them remotely • Execute SSH commands • Save frequently used devices as favorites Help & Documentation • Built-in help in German and English Privacy Included. Your network data stays with you. iNet collects no user data and requires no account or sign-in. There are no subscriptions or recurring fees. Buy iNet once – future updates are included. Developed and maintained in Germany since 2010. iNet is also available as a native Mac and iPad version.

About

Bluetooth BLE Device Finder

Quickly locate misplaced Bluetooth devices using signal strength and a radar interface. Track devices in the background and receive notifications when they are lost, with the last known location recorded on a map.

Highlights
  • Find lost Bluetooth devices
  • Track devices in the background
  • Receive disconnection notifications
  • View last detected time and location
  • Use radar interface for proximity
  • Show signal strength and estimated distance
  • Display BLE device details
Features
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*** Now you can find your lost Bluetooth device quickly, before its battery runs out! *** This app can help you Find Your Lost AirPods, iPhone, iPad, AirTag, Apple Watch, and many other Bluetooth devices in seconds. Use it when you or your family misplace the device – and save the money you'd otherwise need to spend on a new one! HOW TO USE IT: 1. Run the app. Find and select your lost device in the list. 2. Move around slowly and keep watching the data (i.e., the signal strength and estimated distance) on the radar screen. When you get close to your lost device, the spot will turn red on the radar screen. 3. When the signal strength is over 90 and the estimated distance is 0 - 0.5m, look around. Your device won't be far away! Note: When you try to find your device, please walk slowly and watch the radar carefully. Find your device ASAP, or its battery will run out. Note: Your Bluetooth device must be powered on and within a detectable range. TRACKING FUNCTION: You may enable tracking for devices in the background by turning on the switch next to the device on the list. You will receive a notification when your tracked device is disconnected/lost. The application will ping the tracked devices from time to time and remember the last location and time the device was seen. KEY FEATURES: • Find your lost Bluetooth device (with BLE signal advertising). The app is easy to use! • Track your device constantly in the background with this app. A notification will tell you when your tracked device is 'Lost' (i.e., Disconnected). Also, the last detected time and location will be recorded for you. It's very useful when you’re travelling and want to keep your devices safe. ^ • Find your device using our radar. It's fun! No need to read a manual. ^ • Show hints, signal strength and the estimated distance between you and your lost device to help you find it quickly. ^ • Show the last seen (detected) time and last known location of your lost device on a map. ^ • Show your device's BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) details such as UUID, RSSI, Services, etc. ^ • The following devices can be found/tracked by this app: - AirPods 1/2/3/4, AirPods Pro 1/2, AirPods Max - AirTag - iPhone 5/6/7/8/X/11/12/13/14/15/16, iPad 3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/A16, iPad mini 2/3/4/5/6/A17Pro, iPad Air 1/2/3/4/5/M2/M3, iPad Pro 1/2/3/4/5/6/M4, iPod Touch 6/7 - Apple Watch Series 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/SE1/SE2/Ultra1/Ultra2 - Apple Pencil 1/2/Pro - MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, iMac Pro, Mac Pro, Mac Mini, Mac Studio - Microsoft Gear, Band 1 & 2 - Samsung Earbuds, Galaxy Watch - JBL Tune, Vibe, Tour Pro, Charge, Flip 3 - Bellabeat Leaf - Garmin Watches - Many other Bluetooth headphones, earphones, and speakers (e.g. Bose, Sony, Google, Jabra, Logitech, Anker, Sennheiser, Technics, etc.) NOTE: The app can locate any BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) device that is broadcasting a Bluetooth signal. ^ Requires In-App Purchase. Please contact support if you need help. Thank you! Privacy Policy: http://www.99mobileapp.com/pp.html Terms: http://www.99mobileapp.com/terms/index.html

Screenshots

iNet4 screens
Bluetooth BLE Device Finder4 screens

Verdict

The call

iNet and Bluetooth BLE Device Finder both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of iNet's written reviews are positive against 39% of Bluetooth BLE Device Finder's. Bluetooth BLE Device Finder's advantage is ratings volume (27K vs 2.5K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence 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. iNet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bluetooth BLE Device Finder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for iNet against 4.4 for Bluetooth BLE Device Finder. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluetooth BLE Device Finder has 27K ratings behind it against 2.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of iNet's written reviews are positive against 39% of Bluetooth BLE Device Finder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, Bluetooth BLE Device Finder every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iNet versus Bluetooth BLE Device Finder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNetBluetooth BLE Device Finder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.5K ratings) — better4.4 (27K ratings)
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews — better39.2% of reviews
Number of ratings2.5K27K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBananaGlue GmbHRaymond NG

Customer experience

iNet

All ratings2,540 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral4.4%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews667 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral6.0%
Negative17.1%

Bluetooth BLE Device Finder

All ratings27,087 ratings
Positive84.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews288 reviews
Positive39.2%
Neutral3.5%
Negative57.3%

User reviews

iNet

From 2.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Excellent network scanning
  • 🔍 Provides detailed device information
  • 🔌 Useful for network troubleshooting
  • 💻 Great for IT professionals and home users

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Concerns about location permissions
  • 🔒 Lack of transparency around data collection
  • 💰 Paywall for advanced features
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • 🚫 Removal of previously available free features

Bluetooth BLE Device Finder

From 27K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurately locates lost devices
  • 👍 Helpful for finding misplaced items
  • 🔍 Effective at tracking Bluetooth signals
  • 💡 Useful for finding lost AirPods, Fitbits, and other Bluetooth devices

Room to improve

  • 💰 Mandatory subscription/premium version required for full functionality
  • 🤔 Difficulty distinguishing between unknown Bluetooth devices
  • 🤷‍♀️ Inconsistent or inaccurate distance/signal strength readings
  • 🙄 Constant prompts to upgrade to premium version

Bugs and requests

iNet

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes and freezes on certain devices
  • Inability to restore premium purchases
  • Scanning issues on networks with many devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Option to disable location permissions
  • Ability to view MAC addresses
  • More customization options
  • Improved iPad support
  • Expanded network monitoring and management tools

Bluetooth BLE Device Finder

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to detect certain Bluetooth devices like Apple Pencil
  • App crashes or freezes on some devices
  • Persistent pairing requests from unknown devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to name/label Bluetooth devices
  • Option to use feet/yards instead of meters
  • Improved device filtering and organization
  • More precise tracking and direction indicators

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iNet

One-time1
  • iNet Pro upgrade$9.99
4 purchases

Bluetooth BLE Device Finder

Subscriptions3
  • One Week Premium$3.997 Days
  • One Month Premium$9.991 Month
  • One Year Premium$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99

Questions

Is iNet free?
iNet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bluetooth BLE Device Finder free?
Bluetooth BLE Device Finder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iNet or Bluetooth BLE Device Finder?
iNet is rated higher. iNet averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Bluetooth BLE Device Finder averages 4.4 from 27K ratings.
Do iNet or Bluetooth BLE Device Finder have ads?
Neither iNet nor Bluetooth BLE Device Finder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iNet or Bluetooth BLE Device Finder?
iNet ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bluetooth BLE Device Finder every 2 months. Most recently, iNet was updated on September 25, 2026 and Bluetooth BLE Device Finder on September 25, 2026.

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