Comparison

DeviceRadar vs NetSward

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

Head to head
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

About

NetSward

Diagnose and understand your network connections with detailed insights. This toolkit provides clear next steps based on available network evidence, offering guided help or direct expert access for troubleshooting.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi identity and connection path analysis
  • DNS and Bonjour discovery checks
  • TCP and TLS checks
  • Retained history and survey checkpoints
  • Guided and expert access modes
  • Optional Mac pairing for advanced diagnostics
Features
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Start with this device. NetSward turns the network evidence already available to your iPhone or iPad into clear next steps. See current Wi-Fi identity when iOS permits it, connection path and gateway evidence, bounded DNS checks, public interfaces, Bonjour discovery, user-entered DNS, TCP, and TLS checks, retained history, surveys, checkpoint maps, and reports with redaction options. Availability is labeled when iOS does not expose a capability; the app does not pretend that an unknown value is zero. Pair an optional Mac only when you choose. Mac evidence stays in its own source section with capture and receive times. Local Network, Location, and camera access are requested only for the related feature; pairing is disabled until you approve it. Choose Guided for symptom-based help or Workbench for direct expert access. Search and pin tools, replay recorded incidents, compare matching measurements, review survey checkpoints, and inspect bounded HTTPS resource timings. Optional local application-speed tests require Pro on both devices, a trusted Mac, and its temporary operator allowance. NetSward Pro is an optional one-time purchase. Pro adds richer local history, named surveys, HTTPS metrics, multi-source exports, and advanced Shortcuts. Pro is sold through the App Store and can be restored on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac with the same Apple Account. Each device verifies its own entitlement; an iPhone or iPad purchase never authorizes a Mac command. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DeviceRadar4 screens
NetSward4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NetSward at every 5 days against DeviceRadar's every 7 months. DeviceRadar's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. DeviceRadar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and NetSward sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for DeviceRadar against 5.0 for NetSward. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DeviceRadar ships an update every 7 months, NetSward every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DeviceRadar versus NetSward: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeviceRadarNetSward
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHanna FreitagLDM Co LLC

Customer experience

DeviceRadar

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

NetSward

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DeviceRadar

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

NetSward

One-time1
  • NetSward Pro$19.99

Questions

Is DeviceRadar free?
DeviceRadar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NetSward free?
NetSward is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DeviceRadar or NetSward?
DeviceRadar and NetSward are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do DeviceRadar or NetSward have ads?
Neither DeviceRadar nor NetSward shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DeviceRadar or NetSward?
DeviceRadar ships an update every 7 months, and NetSward every 5 days. Most recently, DeviceRadar was updated on October 30, 2026 and NetSward on October 31, 2026.

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