Comparison

Bluetooth Finder vs Device Detector

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

Head to head
About

Bluetooth Finder

Easily locate lost Bluetooth devices like AirPods, smartwatches, and headphones. The app provides a signal strength indicator and an alert feature to notify you if you move too far from your device, preventing you from leaving items behind.

Highlights
  • Locate Bluetooth devices
  • Signal strength indicator
  • Proximity alerts
  • Supports AirPods, smartwatches, headphones
  • Easy to use interface
  • Track multiple devices
Features
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Lost your AirPods, Earbuds, iWatch, or any Bluetooth device? Find them quickly with Bluetooth Finder. It’s easy to use and quickly retrieves your devices. Plus, our app has a cool alert feature. If you walk away from your device, it notifies you. No more leaving stuff behind! Great for you or your family when stuff gets lost. Save cash and hassle – no need to buy new things when you can find the old ones fast. Our app makes it easy to keep track of all your Bluetooth devices. HOW TO USE: • Open the app • Choose the device you're looking for • Slowly walk around. The closer you get to your device, the stronger the signal becomes • Your device will be close by. It’s really easy :) • Now set an alert to notify you if you walk away from it! SUPPORTED DEVICES: - AirPods - iWatch - iPhone - Pencil - iPad - Bluetooth Devices - Bluetooth Earbuds, earphones, headphones - Bluetooth Smart Watches, Sport Watches - Portable Speakers - Fitness Trackers and many other devices.

About

Device Detector

Locate misplaced Bluetooth and WiFi devices with real-time tracking. This app helps you find wireless gadgets like headphones and smartwatches by showing their proximity and WiFi connection status, ensuring they are likely still at home.

Highlights
  • Real-Time Radar
  • Proximity Score in Meters
  • WiFi Connection Detection
  • Broad Device Compatibility
  • Alerts and Notifications
  • Pin Favorite Devices
Features
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Device Detector is your ultimate Solution for Real-Time Bluetooth and WiFi Device Detection. Have you ever misplaced your wireless gadgets? No worries! Device Detector is here to swiftly reunite you with your Bluetooth and WiFi devices. Whether it's headphones, smartwatches, portable speakers, or fitness trackers, our app ensures you can easily locate any compatible device in moments, including checking if a device is still connected to your home WiFi, indicating it's likely within your premises. **Key Features:** - Real-Time Radar: Instantly view all nearby devices with our live radar, making it a breeze to find what you're looking for in real-time. - Proximity Score: Receive a dynamic distance in meters for the device you're tracking, helping you gauge how close you are to finding it. - WiFi Connection Detection: Easily determine if a device is still connected to your home WiFi network, offering peace of mind that it's likely still at home. - Broad Compatibility: We support a wide range of devices, including wireless earphones, speakers, fitness bands, and more, ensuring you're covered no matter what you're trying to find. - Alerts and Notifications: Get notified through vibrations or sound alerts when you're near your lost device, simplifying the search. - Pin Favorites: Keep your most important devices pinned at the top of your list for quick access and tracking. How It Works: 1. Launch Device Detector: Simply open the app, and it immediately begins searching for nearby Bluetooth and WiFi devices. 2. Explore and Move: As you move, our app guides you with a dynamic distance in meters, helping you close in on your lost device. 3. Check WiFi Connection: See if the missing device is still connected to your home WiFi, providing an additional clue to its location. 4. Sound Indicators: When you're getting close, Device Detector alerts you with sounds, signaling you're on the right track. 5. Success: Find your device and celebrate – Device Detector has brought your tech back to you! Device Detector is more than just a device finder; it's your personal tech companion, ensuring you never lose track of your devices again, with the added assurance of WiFi connection detection to help confirm your devices are still safely at home. If you have any questions / comments please email us: contact@nstx.io SUBSCRIPTION: We offer auto-renewing subscription: - Length: weekly - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - You will be able to access the Premium features of the app for the duration of the subscription - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period - You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting through your Apple account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 for more information on how to proceed. - You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your Apple Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period - Any unused portion of a free-trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy : https://nstx.io/DeviceDetector/Device-policy.html Terms of Use : https://nstx.io/DeviceDetector/Device-terms.html

Screenshots

Bluetooth Finder4 screens
Device Detector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bluetooth Finder at 5.0 against Device Detector's 4.3. Bluetooth Finder also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). Device Detector's advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Bluetooth Finder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.90 per 7 days and Device Detector sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bluetooth Finder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Device Detector has 25 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bluetooth Finder ships an update every 3 weeks, Device Detector every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bluetooth Finder versus Device Detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBluetooth FinderDevice Detector
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.3 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings125 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOPTIFUNyohan teixeira

Customer experience

Bluetooth Finder

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Device Detector

All ratings15 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Bluetooth Finder

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Onboarding Sub$2.907 Days
  • Weekly Sub3 Days trial$2.907 Days
  • Monthly Sub$9.901 Month
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  • Yearly Sub$29.901 Year
1 purchases

Device Detector

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Version3 Days trial$3.997 Days

Questions

Is Bluetooth Finder free?
Bluetooth Finder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Device Detector free?
Device Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bluetooth Finder or Device Detector?
Bluetooth Finder is rated higher. Bluetooth Finder averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Device Detector averages 4.3 from 25 ratings.
Do Bluetooth Finder or Device Detector have ads?
Device Detector shows ads; Bluetooth Finder does not.
Which is updated more often, Bluetooth Finder or Device Detector?
Bluetooth Finder ships an update every 3 weeks, and Device Detector every 7 months. Most recently, Bluetooth Finder was updated on October 16, 2026 and Device Detector on October 24, 2026.

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