# LightBlue® vs Find my Bluetooth Device App

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LightBlue® at none against Find my Bluetooth Device App's 7. LightBlue® also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Find my Bluetooth Device App's advantage is ratings volume (4.6K vs 942). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Find my Bluetooth Device App sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. LightBlue® asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for LightBlue® against 4.4 for Find my Bluetooth Device App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 942 and 4.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of LightBlue®'s written reviews are positive against 60% of Find my Bluetooth Device App's.

LightBlue® ships an update every 3 weeks, Find my Bluetooth Device App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LightBlue® | Find my Bluetooth Device App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (942 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightblue/id557428110/reviews) | **[4.4 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-my-bluetooth-device-app/id1481826575/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 942 | **4.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.1% of reviews** | 59.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Size | 22 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Punch Through](https://appshunter.io/developer/557428113) | [Plane Cubes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712487303) |

## What reviewers say

### LightBlue®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightblue/id557428110)

This app allows users to interact with Bluetooth Low Energy devices. It supports scanning for, connecting to, and analyzing BLE peripherals, as well as simulating your own BLE devices. It's a comprehensive tool for developers and enthusiasts working with BLE technology.

**Highlights:** Scan and discover BLE peripherals, Connect and view device profiles, Read and write characteristics, Subscribe to notifications, Create and advertise virtual BLE devices, Clone peripheral profiles, Log and share BLE events

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Found lost devices
- 🔍 Helpful for locating Bluetooth devices
- 👍 Works great
- 👍 Lifesaver
- 👍 Fantastic app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work with dead devices
- 🐛 Unreliable connection
- 🐛 Confusing to use
- 🐛 Doesn't work with all devices

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after updates
- Fails to connect Apple Pencil
- Doesn't detect all nearby devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually name devices
- More precise location tracking
- Integration with Siri/Shortcuts


### Find my Bluetooth Device App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-my-bluetooth-device-app/id1481826575)

Locate lost Bluetooth devices like headphones and fitness trackers using a radar and proximity signal. The app helps you find your misplaced items by guiding you towards them based on signal strength.

**Highlights:** Locate lost Bluetooth devices, Radar detection, Proximity signal guidance, Custom device naming, Works with various Bluetooth devices

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Find Bluetooth Device Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Find Bluetooth Device Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Find Bluetooth Device Year | $9.99 | per year |
| Donation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $2.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Features Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful in finding lost devices
- 👍 Works as advertised
- 💡 Allows renaming of detected devices
- 🚀 Accurate signal detection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficulty understanding the information provided
- 🐛 Continuous refresh and resort of detected devices
- 🐛 Inability to pause scanning
- 🐛 Misleading app description
- 🐛 Requires payment to access full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to find lost devices, even with premium version
- Bluetooth detection issues
- Inconsistent performance

**Requested features**

- Ability to sort by signal strength
- Improved sound volume for the 'find' feature
- Option to select which device to locate
- More detailed mapping/guidance to the lost device


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LightBlue® free?

LightBlue® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Find my Bluetooth Device App free?

Find my Bluetooth Device App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LightBlue® or Find my Bluetooth Device App?

Find my Bluetooth Device App is rated higher. LightBlue® averages 4.3 out of 5 from 942 ratings, while Find my Bluetooth Device App averages 4.4 from 4.6K ratings.

### Do LightBlue® or Find my Bluetooth Device App have ads?

Neither LightBlue® nor Find my Bluetooth Device App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LightBlue® or Find my Bluetooth Device App?

LightBlue® ships an update every 3 weeks, and Find my Bluetooth Device App every 2 months. Most recently, LightBlue® was updated on October 14, 2026 and Find my Bluetooth Device App on October 18, 2026.

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