# Bluetooth BLE Finder & Scanner vs Authenticator

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Bluetooth BLE Finder & Scanner at 175 against Authenticator's 11. Authenticator's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bluetooth BLE Finder & Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Authenticator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluetooth BLE Finder & Scanner has 175 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluetooth BLE Finder & Scanner | Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (175 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-ble-finder-and-scanner/id6748059130/reviews) | **[4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-authsnap/id6749716004/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **175** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 28 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paulin Auberjonois](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846335142) | [STAMP Q SIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894851728) |

## What reviewers say

### Bluetooth BLE Finder & Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-ble-finder-and-scanner/id6748059130)

Quickly locate lost Bluetooth devices like earbuds, headphones, and fitness trackers using advanced BLE technology. Features a real-time distance indicator and smart scanning to help you find your items efficiently.

**Highlights:** Real-time distance indicator, Device list with signal strength, Smart scanning, Works with most BLE devices, Simple and intuitive interface

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


### Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-authsnap/id6749716004)

This app simplifies online security by generating one-time passcodes for two-factor authentication. It supports both time-based and counter-based algorithms and offers easy setup via QR code scanning.

**Highlights:** QR code scanning for setup, TOTP and HOTP support, User-friendly interface, Streamlined security management, Enhanced online safety

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Premium | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bluetooth BLE Finder & Scanner free?

Bluetooth BLE Finder & Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Authenticator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bluetooth BLE Finder & Scanner or Authenticator?

Authenticator is rated higher. Bluetooth BLE Finder & Scanner averages 4.3 out of 5 from 175 ratings, while Authenticator averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.

### Do Bluetooth BLE Finder & Scanner or Authenticator have ads?

Neither Bluetooth BLE Finder & Scanner nor Authenticator shows ads.

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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.*