Tracker Detector vs NearCast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
NearCast
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NearCast turns your iPhone into a powerful Bluetooth radar. Scan for nearby BLE devices, track their signal strength, estimate distance, and never lose your gear again. RADAR SCANNING • Real-time Bluetooth Low Energy scanning with a visual radar display • Animated sonar sweep shows device blips color-coded by saved status • RSSI-based distance estimation using signal strength analysis • Smart device name resolution identifies 50+ manufacturers including Apple, Samsung, Google, Sony, Bose, Tile, and more • Proximity levels from Immediate to Out of Range with haptic feedback DEVICE MANAGEMENT • Save devices with custom names and categories (Phone, Laptop, Headphones, Watch, Keys, Wallet, Tracker, and more) • Organize with favourites and mark devices as lost • View battery level, signal strength, and connection status at a glance • Full scan history with timestamped RSSI readings • Swipe actions for quick management FIND YOUR DEVICES • Play Sound triggers an audible alert to help locate nearby devices • Compass needle points toward your device's last known direction • Proximity indicator with hot/cold feedback guides you closer • Haptic patterns intensify as you approach — feel your way to the device MAP & LOCATION • See every saved device's last known location on an interactive map • Category-colored pins make it easy to identify devices at a glance • Tracks and updates GPS coordinates each time a device is scanned SAFE ZONES • Create geographic safe zones around locations like Home or Office • Configurable radius from 50 to 1000 metres • Alerts are automatically suppressed inside enabled safe zones • Manage zones from the map or the dedicated settings panel SMART ALERTS • Separation alerts notify you the moment a saved device goes out of range • Found alerts let you know when a lost device comes back • Customizable alert sounds: Chime, Beep, Ping, or Sonar • Adjustable volume and global mute control PRIVACY & ANTI-TRACKING • Anti-tracking detection monitors for unknown Bluetooth devices that may be following you • Alerts you if an unfamiliar device persists near you for over 15 minutes across 100+ metres of movement • Clear tracker history at any time • All data stored locally on your device — we never collect or share your information BACKGROUND SCANNING • Continue monitoring saved devices even when the app is in the background • Receive push notifications for separation and found events • Background mode can be toggled on or off in Settings SYNC & STORAGE • iCloud sync keeps your saved devices available across all your Apple devices • Powered by SwiftData for fast, reliable local storage • Export-ready scan history with timestamps and signal data CUSTOMIZATION • 11 device categories with unique icons and colours • Per-device alert settings for separation and found notifications • Dark mode support throughout the app • Onboarding flow guides you through Bluetooth, Location, and Notification setup DeviceFinder requires Bluetooth and Location permissions to scan for and locate devices. Background scanning may affect battery life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NearCast at none against Tracker Detector's 4. NearCast also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Tracker Detector sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. NearCast asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Tracker Detector | NearCast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (25 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 25 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yassine Zeriouh | MURAD AL WAJED |
In-app purchases
Tracker Detector
- TraceIt Pro$7.997 Days
- TraceIt Pro3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- TraceIt Pro$19.991 Month
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- TraceIt Pro$49.991 Year
NearCast
No in-app purchases
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