# LightBlue® vs Find My Bluetooth Pencil

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LightBlue® at 66% against Find My Bluetooth Pencil's 9%. LightBlue® also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Find My Bluetooth Pencil's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Find My Bluetooth Pencil sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LightBlue® asks for nothing beyond the download.

LightBlue® holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LightBlue® has 943 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of LightBlue®'s written reviews are positive against 9% of Find My Bluetooth Pencil's.

LightBlue® ships an update every 3 weeks, Find My Bluetooth Pencil every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LightBlue® | Find My Bluetooth Pencil |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (943 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightblue/id557428110/reviews)** | [1.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-my-bluetooth-pencil/id1540155061/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **943** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **66.2% of reviews** | 9.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Punch Through](https://appshunter.io/developer/557428113) | [Ilya Koryakin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1341649240) |

## 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 Pencil

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-my-bluetooth-pencil/id1540155061)

Locate your lost Bluetooth-enabled stylus with this intuitive application. It uses advanced technology to detect its presence within a 150-foot range, making it easy to find your valuable writing tool.

**Highlights:** Locate lost Bluetooth styluses, Detect device presence, Up to 150 feet range, Easy to use and set up, Intuitive interface

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Version | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Found lost Apple Pencil (rarely)
- 👍 Helps narrow down search area
- 🚀 Speedy technical support response

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Does not detect Apple Pencil
- ❌ Inaccurate distance readings
- ❌ Lists many 'unknown' devices
- ❌ Requires payment for premium features
- ❌ Premium version doesn't improve functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes
- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Incorrectly lists 'unknown' devices
- Distance readings fluctuate wildly

**Requested features**

- Allow users to name/tag devices
- Provide a free trial for premium features
- Improve accuracy of device detection
- Make the app free or offer a refund for non-functional premium features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LightBlue® free?

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

### Is Find My Bluetooth Pencil free?

Find My Bluetooth Pencil is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LightBlue® or Find My Bluetooth Pencil?

LightBlue® is rated higher. LightBlue® averages 4.4 out of 5 from 943 ratings, while Find My Bluetooth Pencil averages 1.0 from 17 ratings.

### Do LightBlue® or Find My Bluetooth Pencil have ads?

Neither LightBlue® nor Find My Bluetooth Pencil shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LightBlue® or Find My Bluetooth Pencil?

LightBlue® ships an update every 3 weeks, and Find My Bluetooth Pencil every 2 months. Most recently, LightBlue® was updated on October 29, 2026 and Find My Bluetooth Pencil on October 21, 2026.

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