# LightBlue® vs tracker detect

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LightBlue® at none against tracker detect's 1. LightBlue® also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 43%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). tracker detect's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (8.7K vs 943). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. tracker detect sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. LightBlue® asks for nothing beyond the download.

tracker detect holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: tracker detect has 8.7K ratings behind it against 943, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of LightBlue®'s written reviews are positive against 43% of tracker detect's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

LightBlue® ships an update every 3 weeks, tracker detect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LightBlue® | tracker detect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (943 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightblue/id557428110/reviews) | **[4.6 (8.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracker-detect/id1595362463/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 943 | **8.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.2% of reviews** | 42.7% 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 | 42 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) | [Mustafa Uz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1587214013) |

## 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


### tracker detect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracker-detect/id1595362463)

Easily locate lost Bluetooth devices like earbuds, smartwatches, and trackers. The app uses proximity indicators and vibrations to guide you closer to your missing items. Manage subscriptions through your Apple ID settings.

**Highlights:** Locate AirPods, Apple Pencil, and Apple Watch, Find Bluetooth devices, Proximity percentage indicator, Vibration alerts, Manage subscriptions

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful in finding lost items
- 🚀 Works well in locating devices
- 🙌 Effective for finding AirPods

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent performance, fails to detect devices
- 🤔 Inaccurate or unreliable tracking
- 💤 Doesn't work for all Bluetooth devices

**Reported bugs**

- Frequently reports errors or issues
- Fails to locate devices even when nearby

**Requested features**

- Improve device detection accuracy
- Expand compatibility to more Bluetooth trackers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LightBlue® free?

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

### Is tracker detect free?

tracker detect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LightBlue® or tracker detect?

tracker detect is rated higher. LightBlue® averages 4.4 out of 5 from 943 ratings, while tracker detect averages 4.6 from 8.7K ratings.

### Do LightBlue® or tracker detect have ads?

Neither LightBlue® nor tracker detect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LightBlue® or tracker detect?

LightBlue® ships an update every 3 weeks, and tracker detect every 2 months. Most recently, LightBlue® was updated on October 29, 2026 and tracker detect on November 2, 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.*