Comparison

BTFind vs Announce

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

Head to head
About

BTFind

Easily locate lost Bluetooth devices like headphones, earbuds, and smartwatches. Track their proximity with a distance score and pin frequently used items for quick access. Supports a wide range of Bluetooth-enabled gadgets.

Highlights
  • View nearby devices
  • Track device distance
  • Pin frequently used devices
  • Customizable units
  • Supports various Bluetooth devices
Features
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# FIND LOST EARBUDS, HEADPHONES, AND DEVICES BTFind scans for the Bluetooth devices around you and shows how close each one is. Walk toward it, watch the reading rise, and find what you misplaced. # SEE EVERY DEVICE IN RANGE Every Bluetooth device nearby appears in one list with a live reading. Pick the one you are looking for and start tracking it. # TRACK IT AS YOU GET CLOSER The closeness reading updates as you move, and a history graph shows whether you are getting warmer or colder. Sound and vibration can tell you the same thing without looking at the screen. # PIN WHAT YOU TRACK OFTEN Pin the devices you look for most and they stay at the top of the list, above everything else in range. # CHOOSE YOUR UNITS Read distance in metres or feet, whichever you think in. # WHAT IT FINDS - AirPods, and Bluetooth earbuds, earphones and headphones - iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch - Portable speakers and smart devices - Fitness trackers and smartwatches # HOW TO USE IT 1. Open BTFind and let it scan. 2. Choose the device you are looking for. 3. Move around and watch the reading rise. 4. Follow it until you have it in hand. # WORTH KNOWING - The device has to be powered on and in Bluetooth range to appear. - Start looking before the battery runs out — a device that is off cannot be found. - Closeness is an indicator derived from signal strength, not a measured distance. It moves with orientation and with anything standing between you and the device. - BTFind is not affiliated with any company named here. AirPods and Apple Watch are trademarks of Apple Inc. # SUBSCRIPTIONS AND AUTOMATIC RENEWAL - Your subscription includes access to the features listed above. - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of your selected subscription period. - Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in your App Store Account Settings. # LEGAL Terms of Service: https://cooptimizeit.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://cooptimizeit.com/privacy-policy # SUPPORT Contact us at info@cooptimizeit.com. We reply within 48 hours.

About

Announce

Transform your device into an automated PA system for schools, offices, and more. Schedule bells and voice announcements, broadcast live, and trigger emergency signals without needing expensive hardware or an internet connection.

Highlights
  • Automated bell and announcement scheduling
  • Multi-part announcement sequences
  • Live microphone broadcasting
  • Emergency signal triggers
  • Custom voice recordings and audio imports
  • Quick-start templates for organizations
Features
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Announce turns your iPhone or iPad into a fully automated PA system for schools, offices, churches, and more, no expensive hardware or internet connection required. Automated Bells & Announcements Schedule bells and voice announcements to play automatically at any time, on any combination of days. Set up morning bells, period changes, lunch breaks, and end- of-day chimes once, and they run forever. Recurring schedules support every day, weekdays, weekends, or custom day combinations. Professional Multi-Part Sequences Build polished announcement sequences by combining a pre- chime, a recorded voice message, and a post-chime into a single playback. Choose from 14 built-in professional bells and chimes including school bells, grandfather clock, gongs, and multi-tone chime, or record your own. Live Microphone Broadcasting Broadcast in real time through your device's speaker or connected PA system. Tap-to-broadcast or hold-to-broadcast mode, with one-touch pre-chime and post-chime buttons for a professional finish every time. Emergency Signals Trigger pre-configured emergency alerts Fire Evacuation, Lockdown, Medical Emergency, All Clear, and more with a built-in safety hold mechanism. Custom Recordings & Imports Record voice announcements up to 10 minutes directly in the app, with live waveform visualization. Import existing audio files (MP3, WAV) from your device to use as bells, chimes, or announcements. Built for Your Organization Quick-start templates for Schools & Universities, Hospitals & Clinics, Military & Security, Offices & Facilities, Churches & Venues, and more get you up and running in minutes. Announce is built for facility managers, school administrators, security teams, and office staff who need a reliable, simple, and professional PA solution in their pocket completely free.

Screenshots

BTFind4 screens
Announce3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BTFind at 4.8 against Announce's 2.0. BTFind also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1). Announce's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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. BTFind sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Announce sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BTFind holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BTFind has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BTFind ships an update every 2 months, Announce weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
BTFind versus Announce: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBTFindAnnounce
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOptimize ITGaurav Madan

In-app purchases

6 purchases

BTFind

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Monthly$17.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Annual2 variants$24.991 Year
  • Annual$29.991 Year
  • Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
1 purchases

Announce

One-time1
  • Announce Premium$49.99

Questions

Is BTFind free?
BTFind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Announce free?
Announce is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BTFind or Announce?
BTFind is rated higher. BTFind averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Announce averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do BTFind or Announce have ads?
Neither BTFind nor Announce shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BTFind or Announce?
BTFind ships an update every 2 months, and Announce weekly. Most recently, BTFind was updated on October 30, 2026 and Announce on October 31, 2026.

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