# Device Detector vs Bluetooth

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Device Detector | Bluetooth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/device-detector-find-devices/id6479974403/reviews)** | [4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-device-tracker/id6748606575/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [yohan teixeira](https://appshunter.io/developer/488660484) | [Evrim AYAZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780294826) |

## What reviewers say

### Device Detector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/device-detector-find-devices/id6479974403)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $3.99 | per 7 days |


### Bluetooth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-device-tracker/id6748606575)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trial Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| One Time Purchase | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*