Comparison

Device Detector vs Find Device BLE Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Device Detector

Analyze your surroundings and detect unusual devices with smart scanning tools. Protect your personal space by checking Wi-Fi networks, nearby Bluetooth devices, and magnetic field variations. Get simple guides to enhance your privacy and awareness wherever you go.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi network scanner
  • Bluetooth device finder
  • Magnetic field meter
  • Guides and tips
  • Real-time scanning
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Protect your personal space with smart tools that help you analyze your surroundings and spot unusual devices. Whether you’re traveling, staying in a hotel, renting a car, or simply checking your home, this app provides peace of mind with easy-to-use scanning features. No extra hardware required — just launch the app and start exploring. --- Key Features ► Wi-Fi Network Scanner Quickly check your current network for unknown or suspicious devices connected via Wi-Fi. ► Bluetooth Device Finder See nearby Bluetooth devices around you and monitor unexpected activity. ► Magnetic Field Meter Use your iPhone’s built-in sensors to measure magnetic field variations that may indicate nearby electronic components. ► Guides & Tips Get simple step-by-step instructions to better understand how to use scanning tools for your privacy and awareness. --- Why Choose Device Detector: Find & Detect? From hotel rooms to offices and everyday environments, your personal space should always feel safe. This app brings together multiple scanning methods into one simple, reliable tool. No complex setup. No special equipment. Just fast analysis whenever you need it. --- Perfect For: ► Checking your hotel or rental home network ► Monitoring Bluetooth devices around you ► Exploring magnetic field activity from electronics ► Raising awareness of your digital and physical privacy Download now and take control of your personal security. --- Notes: This app provides scanning and analysis tools to support your personal awareness but cannot guarantee 100% detection of all devices. Questions or feedback? Contact us at apple@auxilin.com Privacy Policy: https://auxilin.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://auxilin.com/terms

About

Find Device BLE Scanner

Locate lost Bluetooth devices quickly and precisely. This app uses advanced signal strength indicators and a real-time radar to guide you to your missing headphones, wearables, and other tech. Never lose your gadgets again with its smart discovery features.

Highlights
  • Real-time radar visualization
  • Proximity sensing
  • Smart discovery of hidden devices
  • Filter and sort devices
  • Adjustable scan range and interval
  • Deep scan functionality
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Never lose your tech again. Find Device BLE Scanner is the ultimate tool to locate your lost Bluetooth devices in seconds. Using advanced signal strength indicators, our app guides you directly to your missing items with precision. LOCATE ALL YOUR DEVICES Whether it’s tucked under a couch cushion or left in another room, our scanner tracks: • Headphones & Earbuds: AirPods, Bose, Sony, and more. • Apple Ecosystem: iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple Pencil. • Wearables: Fitbit trackers, Oura rings, and smartwatches. • Hidden Tech: Any BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) device nearby. PRECISION TRACKING FEATURES • REAL-TIME RADAR: Visualize every signal around you on one screen. • PROXIMITY SENSING: See exactly how close you are as the signal grows stronger. • SMART DISCOVERY: Uncover hidden or forgotten devices within range. HOW IT WORKS Simply open the Find Device BLE Scanner app. Finding your lost gear has never been this effortless. FEATURES • Open the app to begin searching for Bluetooth devices • Filter: Show only Named or All devices • Sort: Use the arrows to sort by closest or farthest devices • Select a device to narrow your focus • The radar screen appears to help you locate the selected device • Deep Scan to attempt to gather more information about the Bluetooth devices SETTINGS • Set meters or feet for distance values • Set the Scan Range for the devices • Scan Range: Short, Medium, Long • Set the Scan Interval • Scan Interval: Fast, Normal, Slow PRO Access: To start, choose your FREE 3-day trial Standard Subscription options: Bluetooth Search Pro: 1-week Subscription - USD6.99 PRO Advanced: Bluetooth Search Advanced: 1-month Subscription - USD12.99 APP LIMITATIONS • Find Device BLE Scanner may not work if the device is too far away • Find Device BLE Scanner will not work if the device has no power or has Bluetooth turned off Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://bluetoothsearch.blogspot.com/p/privacy-policy-for-find-device-ble.html

Screenshots

Device Detector4 screens
Find Device BLE Scanner3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Find Device BLE Scanner at 67% against Device Detector's 0%. Find Device BLE Scanner also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Device Detector's advantage is ratings volume (168 vs 11). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Detector sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Find Device BLE Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Find Device BLE Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Device Detector has 168 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Device Detector's written reviews are positive against 67% of Find Device BLE Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Device Detector ships an update every 2 weeks, Find Device BLE Scanner every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Device Detector versus Find Device BLE Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDevice DetectorFind Device BLE Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (168 ratings)4.7 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings168 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAuxilin LLCCurtis Fischer

Customer experience

Device Detector

All ratings157 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral5.7%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative80.0%

Find Device BLE Scanner

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Device Detector

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly Access3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium$9.997 Days
  • Pro Weekly$14.997 Days
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  • Pro Weekly$15.997 Days
  • Yearly Offer$24.991 Year
  • Yearly Offer3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium2 variants$39.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly With Trial3 Days trial$44.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime FreeFree
2 purchases

Find Device BLE Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Bluetooth Search PRO3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Bluetooth Search Advanced$12.991 Month

Questions

Is Device Detector free?
Device Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Find Device BLE Scanner free?
Find Device BLE Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Device Detector or Find Device BLE Scanner?
Find Device BLE Scanner is rated higher. Device Detector averages 4.4 out of 5 from 168 ratings, while Find Device BLE Scanner averages 4.7 from 11 ratings.
Do Device Detector or Find Device BLE Scanner have ads?
Neither Device Detector nor Find Device BLE Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Device Detector or Find Device BLE Scanner?
Device Detector ships an update every 2 weeks, and Find Device BLE Scanner every 4 weeks. Most recently, Device Detector was updated on October 30, 2026 and Find Device BLE Scanner on November 5, 2026.

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