# iGotYou vs BLE Sniffer

The clearest difference is price: BLE Sniffer at Free against iGotYou's $0.99. BLE Sniffer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.2). iGotYou's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

BLE Sniffer is free to download; iGotYou costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

BLE Sniffer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iGotYou | BLE Sniffer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igotyou/id498238473/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ble-sniffer/id6771950171/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 12.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 9 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Niv Gutherz](https://appshunter.io/developer/386496354) | [Shibby Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474857215) |

## What reviewers say

### iGotYou

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igotyou/id498238473)

This app helps identify theft or unauthorized access to your device. It can alert you with a photo and location data via email when motion is detected, the device is removed from a pocket/bag, or the power cable is unplugged. Configure email settings and a secret pattern to activate and disarm alerts.

**Highlights:** Motion detection alert, Pocket/bag removal alert, Power cable unplug alert, Photo capture (front/rear camera), GPS location tracking, Email notifications, Secret pattern lock

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📸 Takes photos and sends location
- 🔊 Alarm function works
- 📧 Emails alerts and pictures
- 💡 Innovative idea for security

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Does not lock phone
- 🏠 Bypassed by home button
- ❌ Inconsistent functionality
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🤔 Confusing to configure

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Email sending fails
- Location not received
- App minimizes easily
- Doesn't work on iPhone 4/4s

**Requested features**

- Integrate with iPhone lock screen
- Shortcut for emergency activation
- Alarm only on screen touch
- Total lock including power button via certificates
- Take photo on multiple wrong passcode attempts


### BLE Sniffer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ble-sniffer/id6771950171)

This app transforms your iPhone into a passive Bluetooth Low Energy scanner. It reveals nearby BLE devices, logs their advertisements, and offers a proximity radar to estimate distance, all without establishing a connection.

**Highlights:** Live BLE device scanning, Device categorization with vendor lookup, Proximity radar and Geiger mode, Session saving and baseline comparison, Full CSV export of scan data, Optional GATT service inspection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iGotYou free?

iGotYou costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BLE Sniffer free?

BLE Sniffer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iGotYou or BLE Sniffer?

BLE Sniffer is rated higher. iGotYou averages 1.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while BLE Sniffer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do iGotYou or BLE Sniffer have ads?

Neither iGotYou nor BLE Sniffer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iGotYou or BLE Sniffer?

iGotYou ships an update monthly, and BLE Sniffer monthly. Most recently, iGotYou was updated on November 6, 2026 and BLE Sniffer on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*