Comparison

BLE Discover vs Device Scanner Detect

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

Head to head
About

BLE Discover

This utility app offers comprehensive tools for scanning and debugging Bluetooth Low Energy peripheral devices. It allows users to connect, view device information, and interact with services and characteristics. Features include configurable scanning, filtering, sorting, and signal strength tracking.

Highlights
  • Configurable BLE scanning with filters
  • Search peripherals by name
  • Favorite peripherals list
  • Read, notify, and write characteristics
  • Signal strength (RSSI) tracking and charting
  • Scanning and interaction logging
Features
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BLE Discover provides scanning and debugging tools for Bluetooth Low Energy peripheral devices. Connect to a BLE peripheral to see information such as services, characteristics, advertised information and signal strength. Features: - Configurable scanning with powerful filter and sorting tools - Search scanned peripherals by name - Add favourite peripherals for faster selection - Read, notify and write characteristics (binary, hexadecimal, UINT8 and UTF8 data formats supported) - Signal strength (RSSI) tracking and charting with both raw data and image sharing options - Logging of scanning and peripheral interactions

About

Device Scanner Detect

Detect hidden surveillance devices and find lost Bluetooth items. Protect your privacy in public spaces and locate your misplaced gadgets with sound and vibration alerts.

Highlights
  • Detect covert infrared devices
  • Block suspicious devices
  • Scan for lost Bluetooth devices
  • Sound and vibration alerts for Bluetooth
  • Locate Bluetooth devices on map
  • Check device IP, MAC, and model
Features
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Worried about your private space being spied on? Feeling uneasy when checking into a hotel or stepping into a locker room? Main functions - device protection, solidly defend your privacy. - Covert infrared device detectors and device blockers. - Easy to operate and quickly discover potential spy devices. - Share the app on various social media and jointly call for the protection of privacy rights. - Check the IP address, MAC address and model of the suspicious device. Bluetooth finder, BLE scan to find lost Bluetooth devices. Help you find lost Bluetooth devices, such as headphones, watches, mobile phones or tablets. There will be sound and vibration reminders when you are within Bluetooth signal range. If you can't find the device, you can use the location function to find it on the map. Bluetooth Finder's sounds and vibrations will adjust speed based on Bluetooth signal strength. You can also see the device name, RSSI level, UUID and whether Bluetooth is connected. Bluetooth Finder will accompany you until you successfully find the device. Download now and enjoy the peace of mind that a hidden device detection app brings you. Subscription details In order to use the app, you need to purchase an auto-renewable subscription. period is provided for weekly subscription. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The cost depends on the selected plan. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms Of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/hidden-device-sca-terms-of-use/home Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/hiddendevicescan-privacypolicy/home

Screenshots

BLE Discover4 screens
Device Scanner Detect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BLE Discover at 100% against Device Scanner Detect's 0%. BLE Discover also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Device Scanner Detect's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (50 vs 2). On price, ads and device support 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. Device Scanner Detect sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. BLE Discover asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BLE Discover holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Device Scanner Detect has 50 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of BLE Discover's written reviews are positive against 0% of Device Scanner Detect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BLE Discover ships an update monthly, Device Scanner Detect weekly. The most recent releases landed on July 22, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
BLE Discover versus Device Scanner Detect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLE DiscoverDevice Scanner Detect
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.6 (50 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings250 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarry GOODWINusmaidi saputra

Customer experience

BLE Discover

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Device Scanner Detect

All ratings50 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

BLE Discover

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Device Scanner Detect

Subscriptions4
  • Device Scanner Week$3.997 Days
  • Device Scanner Month$6.991 Month
  • Device Scanner 6 Months$19.996 Months
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  • Device Scanner Year$29.991 Year

Questions

Is BLE Discover free?
BLE Discover is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Device Scanner Detect free?
Device Scanner Detect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BLE Discover or Device Scanner Detect?
BLE Discover is rated higher. BLE Discover averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Device Scanner Detect averages 4.6 from 50 ratings.
Do BLE Discover or Device Scanner Detect have ads?
Neither BLE Discover nor Device Scanner Detect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BLE Discover or Device Scanner Detect?
BLE Discover ships an update monthly, and Device Scanner Detect weekly. Most recently, BLE Discover was updated on July 22, 2026 and Device Scanner Detect on August 26, 2026.

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