Comparison

Device finder vs Tracker Detector

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

Head to head
About

Device finder

Features
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Lost your AirPods, AirTag, Apple Pencil, or headphones? Find My AirPods & Device Tracker helps you quickly locate your missing devices with real-time tracking. Whether it's your AirPods, AirPods Case, AirTag, or Bluetooth headphones, our advanced tracking technology ensures you never lose your devices again. Features: Find My Headphones & Earbuds – Works with all Bluetooth headphones Lost Device Tracker – Locate Apple Pencil, smartwatch, and other devices Fast and Easy to Use – Get accurate signals and sound alerts Real-Time Distance Meter – Know how close you are to your lost device How It Works: Open the Find My AirPods & Device Tracker app Select the device you lost (AirPods, AirTag, Headphones, or Apple Pencil) Walk around until the radar scanner detects a strong signal Follow the signal strength to find your lost item Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Note:This app offers in-app purchase. Access to all premium features requires a valid subscription.

About

Tracker Detector

Easily locate misplaced Bluetooth devices like earbuds and speakers using advanced signal tracking. The app provides intuitive visual indicators to guide you closer to your lost accessories, with an optional PRO upgrade for real-time tracking.

Highlights
  • Advanced signal tracking
  • Universal Bluetooth compatibility
  • Intuitive interface with visual indicators
  • Smart signal processing for accurate distance
  • Real-time signal tracking (PRO)
  • Live scanning (PRO)
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Scan your surroundings for hidden Bluetooth trackers and unknown devices that may be following you. Whether you're worried about being tracked or just want to know what's transmitting nearby, Device Finder helps you uncover suspicious signals and physically locate their source. Key Features: • Detect Nearby Trackers: Instantly scan for Bluetooth trackers and unfamiliar devices around you • Spot Suspicious Signals: See every Bluetooth device in range and flag the ones that don't belong • Pinpoint Hidden Devices: Use real-time signal strength to home in on a tracker, even when it's out of sight • Smart Signal Processing: Advanced filtering delivers stable, accurate distance estimates so you can close in on the source • No Registration Required: Start scanning immediately — no account, no setup Upgrade to PRO for: • Real-Time Signal Tracking: Watch the indicator update live as you move closer to a hidden device • Live Scanning: Continuously monitor your surroundings with automatic updates, so no new device slips by unnoticed How It Works: Run a scan to reveal the Bluetooth devices around you. Select any unknown or suspicious one and follow the real-time signal strength indicator — it tells you whether you're getting closer or farther, guiding you straight to the source. It's the fastest way to track down a hidden device or identify a signal you don't recognize. Perfect for: Checking whether you're being tracked Finding hidden Bluetooth trackers Identifying unknown devices nearby Locating a device by its signal strength Peace of mind when you travel, rent a car, or stay somewhere new Download TraceIt now and take control of your privacy. Always know what Bluetooth devices are around you. Terms of Service: https://tracker-finder.com/terms

Screenshots

Device finder3 screens
Tracker Detector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Device finder at none against Tracker Detector's shown. Tracker Detector's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 finder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Tracker Detector sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Device finder ships an update every 3 weeks, Tracker Detector every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Device finder versus Tracker Detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDevice finderTracker Detector
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.9 (34 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—34 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCan Berk HayretdagYassine Zeriouh

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Device finder

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium$9.997 Days
One-time2
  • Bluetooth Device Finder Pro$14.99
  • BT Lifetime$29.99
5 purchases

Tracker Detector

Subscriptions5
  • TraceIt Pro$7.997 Days
  • TraceIt Pro3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • TraceIt Pro$19.991 Month
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  • TraceIt Pro3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • TraceIt Pro$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Device finder free?
Device finder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tracker Detector free?
Tracker Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Device finder or Tracker Detector have ads?
Tracker Detector shows ads; Device finder does not.
Which is updated more often, Device finder or Tracker Detector?
Device finder ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tracker Detector every 5 days. Most recently, Device finder was updated on October 16, 2026 and Tracker Detector on October 25, 2026.

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