Comparison

Winch Calculator vs DeviceRadar

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

Head to head
About

Winch Calculator

Features
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Winch Drum Calculator provides precise wire length calculations for marine, offshore, and industrial professionals. Quickly determine how much wire or cable can fit on any winch drum by entering core dimensions and wire specifications. Essential for engineers, riggers, and operators who need accurate capacity measurements.

About

DeviceRadar

This utility helps locate nearby Bluetooth devices by scanning for their signals. It displays device names, manufacturers, and estimated distances, with features like a proximity radar and sound beacon to aid in finding lost items. Advanced options include signal strength graphs, device mapping, and background monitoring.

Highlights
  • Scan and discover BLE devices
  • Smart device recognition
  • Proximity radar with sound beacon
  • Signal strength graph (Pro)
  • Device map with locations (Pro)
  • Background monitoring & notifications (Pro)
  • Home screen widget
Features
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FindMyDevice is a powerful Bluetooth scanner that helps you find and track nearby wireless devices. Whether you lost your AirPods, need to locate a Bluetooth speaker, or want to see what devices are around you — FindMyDevice has you covered. SCAN & DISCOVER Detect all Bluetooth Low Energy devices nearby with one tap. See device names, manufacturers, signal strength, and estimated distance — all in real time. Supports 65+ manufacturers including Apple, Samsung, Sony, Bose, JBL, Beats, and more. SMART DEVICE RECOGNITION Automatically identifies device types — phones, tablets, watches, headphones, speakers, TVs, fitness trackers, smart home devices, and more. Each device gets a recognizable category icon so you know exactly what's around you. PROXIMITY RADAR Visual radar shows how close you are to a device. The closer you get, the stronger the signal. Use the built-in sound beacon that beeps faster as you approach your lost device. SIGNAL STRENGTH GRAPH (PRO) Monitor real-time RSSI signal changes with a live chart. Perfect for pinpointing the exact location of a hidden device by watching the signal get stronger as you move. DEVICE MAP (PRO) See all your discovered devices on a map. Every scanned device is automatically pinned to the location where it was found, helping you remember where you last saw it. SCAN HISTORY (PRO) Keep a complete log of all your scans. Review which devices were found, when, and where — organized by session for easy browsing. BACKGROUND MONITORING (PRO) Get notified instantly when your favorite devices appear or disappear nearby. Never miss when your AirPods come back in range or when a tracked device leaves your area. HOME SCREEN WIDGET See your nearby device count at a glance without opening the app. The widget shows your latest scan results right on your home screen. FAVORITES & CUSTOM NAMES Mark important devices as favorites for quick access. Rename any device with a custom name that persists across all scans. FREE FEATURES - 3 device scans per day - Full device list with categories - Device detail with proximity radar - Signal strength bar - Sound beacon for finding devices - Favorites and device renaming PRO FEATURES - Unlimited daily scans - Real-time RSSI signal graph - Device map with locations - Complete scan history - Background monitoring & notifications - Home screen widget Download FindMyDevice today and never lose a Bluetooth device again. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K-oHLsSO1afk_mqtVXjET8qOOdvsqpSLRKi7EdYLSSs/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Winch Calculator2 screens
DeviceRadar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DeviceRadar at Free against Winch Calculator's $0.99. DeviceRadar also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). Winch Calculator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 7 months). On ads 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

DeviceRadar is free to download; Winch Calculator costs $0.99 up front. DeviceRadar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Winch Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Winch Calculator ships an update every 2 days, DeviceRadar every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Winch Calculator versus DeviceRadar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWinch CalculatorDeviceRadar
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndreas Benois de BrucqHanna Freitag

In-app purchases

None

Winch Calculator

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

DeviceRadar

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Winch Calculator free?
Winch Calculator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DeviceRadar free?
DeviceRadar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Winch Calculator or DeviceRadar have ads?
Neither Winch Calculator nor DeviceRadar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Winch Calculator or DeviceRadar?
Winch Calculator ships an update every 2 days, and DeviceRadar every 7 months. Most recently, Winch Calculator was updated on October 11, 2026 and DeviceRadar on October 15, 2026.

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