Comparison

XDiscovery vs Dragon Device Finder

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

Head to head
About

XDiscovery

Features
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XDiscovery finds the devices around your iPhone. The All tab searches Bluetooth and the local network together. Type in the search field to narrow the list. Bluetooth rows show the device name, signal bars, and the reading in dBm. Wi-Fi rows show the device name, its address, and the Bonjour service. The Bluetooth tab lists nearby Bluetooth devices. Named devices and the full count are shown at the top. Unnamed devices can be shown or hidden. Open a device to see a live ten-bar signal meter and the services and values it exposes, including battery level when the device provides it. The Wi-Fi tab browses Bonjour services on the local network. Pick a service type, then a device, to see its address and the details it advertises. Groups keeps the devices you care about. My Devices is ready to use, and you can add more groups. Add a device from its row or from its detail screen. While a saved device is nearby, its row is highlighted. Bluetooth devices in a group show live signal strength. XDiscovery only looks. It does not pair with devices, change their settings, or send commands. Groups stay on this iPhone.

About

Dragon Device Finder

This utility app automatically finds astronomy equipment on your local network, including ASCOM Alpaca-compatible devices. It offers real-time monitoring, persistent device memory, and quick access to web interfaces for seamless equipment management.

Highlights
  • Automatic device discovery
  • ASCOM Alpaca compatibility
  • Real-time ping monitoring
  • Device persistence
  • One-tap web interface access
  • Export device data
Features
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Dragon Device Finder automatically discovers Dark Dragons Astro devices and ASCOM Alpaca-compatible astronomy equipment on your local network. FEATURES: • Automatic discovery of DragonLAIR, DragonLIGHT, and other DDA devices • ASCOM Alpaca device discovery (cameras, telescopes, focusers, filter wheels) • Real-time ping/latency monitoring with color-coded indicators • Device persistence - remembers devices even when offline • One-tap access to device web interfaces • Export device data for technical support • Dark and light mode with elegant glass morphism design

Screenshots

XDiscovery3 screens
Dragon Device Finder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dragon Device Finder at every 3 weeks against XDiscovery's every 30 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XDiscovery ships an update every 30 months, Dragon Device Finder every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
XDiscovery versus Dragon Device Finder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXDiscoveryDragon Device Finder
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 30 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTaehyuk KwonDark Dragons Astronomy

In-app purchases

None

XDiscovery

No in-app purchases

None

Dragon Device Finder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XDiscovery free?
XDiscovery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dragon Device Finder free?
Dragon Device Finder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do XDiscovery or Dragon Device Finder have ads?
Neither XDiscovery nor Dragon Device Finder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XDiscovery or Dragon Device Finder?
XDiscovery ships an update every 30 months, and Dragon Device Finder every 3 weeks. Most recently, XDiscovery was updated on October 30, 2026 and Dragon Device Finder on October 28, 2026.

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