DeviceRadar vs NearCast

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

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.