Comparison

Device Detector vs Bluetooth

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

Head to head
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

About

Bluetooth

Quickly locate misplaced Bluetooth devices like headphones and smartwatches. It scans your surroundings, shows signal strength to guide you, and keeps a history of connected devices. Optimized for minimal battery drain.

Highlights
  • Real-time device scanning
  • Proximity radar with signal strength
  • Device history tracking
  • Minimal battery usage
  • Locate headphones, smartwatches, fitness trackers
Features
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Find Your Lost Devices Instantly with Bluetooth - Device Tracker Never lose track of your Bluetooth devices again with Bluetooth - Device Tracker — your essential tool for quickly locating misplaced headphones, smartwatches, fitness trackers, and more. Whether it slipped between the cushions or was left in another room, Bluetooth Finder helps you pinpoint your device in seconds. Key Features Real-Time Device Scanning: Quickly scan your surroundings and detect all nearby Bluetooth-enabled devices with live signal strength updates. Proximity Radar: Watch the signal strength grow as you move closer to your lost device. The stronger the signal, the closer you are. Device History Tracking: Save and manage a list of previously connected Bluetooth devices for fast access and easier tracking later. Minimal Battery Use: Optimized scanning technology ensures powerful performance without draining your phone’s battery. Terms: https://ayazevrim.com/terms/

Screenshots

Device Detector4 screens
Bluetooth4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bluetooth at none against Device Detector's shown. Bluetooth also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months). Device Detector's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 6). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Detector sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Bluetooth sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Device Detector against 4.2 for Bluetooth. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Device Detector ships an update every 7 months, Bluetooth every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Device Detector versus Bluetooth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDevice DetectorBluetooth
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (21 ratings) — better4.2 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryohan teixeiraEvrim AYAZ

Customer experience

Device Detector

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

Bluetooth

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Device Detector

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Version3 Days trial$3.997 Days
3 purchases

Bluetooth

Subscriptions2
  • Trial Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Annual$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • One Time Purchase$49.99

Questions

Is Device Detector free?
Device Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bluetooth free?
Bluetooth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Device Detector or Bluetooth?
Device Detector is rated higher. Device Detector averages 4.2 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Bluetooth averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.
Do Device Detector or Bluetooth have ads?
Device Detector shows ads; Bluetooth does not.
Which is updated more often, Device Detector or Bluetooth?
Device Detector ships an update every 7 months, and Bluetooth every 6 weeks. Most recently, Device Detector was updated on October 13, 2026 and Bluetooth on October 13, 2026.

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