# Tile vs Nut

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nut at none against Tile's 10. Tile's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (1M vs 878). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tile sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Nut asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tile holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tile has 1M ratings behind it against 878, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Tile's written reviews are positive against 52% of Nut's.

Tile ships an update monthly, Nut every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tile | Nut |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-find-lost-keys-and-phone/id664939913/reviews)** | [4.4 (878 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nut-smart-tracker/id736738600/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1M** | 878 |
| Positive reviews | **63.2% of reviews** | 52.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#85** | — |
| Size | 308 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tile, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/664939916) | [Beijing Zizai Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/736738603) |

## What reviewers say

### Tile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-find-lost-keys-and-phone/id664939913)

**Currently charting:** #85 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Locate misplaced items like keys, wallets, and bags with Bluetooth trackers. Ring your Tile when nearby or view its last known location on a map when further away. It also helps you find your phone and offers smart home compatibility.

**Highlights:** Find nearby items by ringing Tile, View last known location on map, Find your phone by double-pressing Tile, QR code for lost item contact, Smart home integration (Alexa, Google Assistant), Smart Alerts for leaving items behind

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tile Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Tile Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Tile Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Tile Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Protect 500 | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Protect 1000 | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium Protect 1000 | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔍 Helps find lost items
- 🔔 Alerts when items are left behind
- 🔊 Loud enough to locate items
- 💡 Innovative tracking concept
- ⏱️ Saves time and stress

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Battery issues and high replacement costs
- 🐛 Unreliable connectivity and functionality
- 🔍 Limited range and coverage
- 🔇 Quiet alert volume
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with location tracking

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Inaccurate location data
- Tiles not connecting or ringing
- Inability to unpair/reset tiles

**Requested features**

- Replaceable batteries
- Improved separation alerts
- Landscape mode support
- Better battery life optimization
- Disable phone ringing feature


### Nut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nut-smart-tracker/id736738600)

This app pairs with a smart tracker to help you locate misplaced items. It allows you to make the tracker beep, find your phone using the tracker, and receive alerts when your phone and tracker are disconnected. You can also share tracker access with others and view the last known location.

**Highlights:** One-touch item finding, Smart disconnection alerts, Phone anti-lost feature, Group sharing for trackers, Location history recording

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🚀 Effective at finding lost items
- 💡 Replaceable batteries
- 🔒 Reliable connection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and false alarms
- 🔋 Significant battery drain on phone
- 🔕 Lack of silent mode or customization options
- 📍 Inaccurate location tracking

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Unable to connect or unbind tags
- Quiet zones not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Reverse tracking to find phone from tag
- Apple Watch integration
- More customizable alert settings
- Improved battery life indicator


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tile free?

Tile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Nut free?

Nut is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tile or Nut?

Tile is rated higher. Tile averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1M ratings, while Nut averages 4.4 from 878 ratings.

### Do Tile or Nut have ads?

Neither Tile nor Nut shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tile or Nut?

Tile ships an update monthly, and Nut every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tile was updated on November 7, 2026 and Nut on November 1, 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.*