Comparison

Bluetooth Device vs Authenticator

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

Head to head
About

Bluetooth Device

Quickly locate nearby Bluetooth Low Energy devices using real-time signal strength. Track down misplaced wireless earbuds, fitness trackers, smartwatches, and other BLE gadgets in seconds.

Highlights
  • Scan and detect BLE devices
  • Locate items with real-time signal strength
  • View device technical details
  • Automatic device list refresh
  • Background operation
Features
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BLE Device Finder helps you quickly find any Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) device that’s nearby. Whether you misplaced your wireless earbuds, fitness tracker, smartwatch, or another BLE-enabled gadget - this app can help you track it down in seconds. Key Features: - Scan and detect nearby BLE devices - Locate lost items using real-time signal strength (RSSI) - View technical details: device name, MAC address, signal power -Refreshes device list automatically - Works in the background The app displays the distance estimate using signal strength, so the closer you get to the device, the stronger the signal becomes — making it easier to find lost items fast. Supported devices include: - Wireless headphones and earbuds - Fitness trackers - Smartwatches - Bluetooth tags and trackers Never lose your Bluetooth devices again - let BLE Device Finder guide you right to them. We only share anonymized app usage data with Apple to help stop refund fraud. You can find our full refund policy in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Contact us: elbertii5419@icloud.com Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y5_HroeOZ-PCGwQul1yzv3YbD7_rSYqRtIZikHTLhQk/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Authenticator

Securely manage your two-factor authentication tokens and passwords in one place. This app offers offline code generation and a private in-app browser. Free users can manage existing codes and passwords, while premium subscribers gain unlimited creation and secure browsing.

Highlights
  • Organize 2FA tokens and passwords
  • Offline code generation
  • Built-in secure browser
  • Manage existing codes and passwords (free)
  • Unlimited code/password creation (premium)
  • Face ID access
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Auth Master – Secure 2FA & Password Management Effortlessly organize and protect your two‑factor authentication tokens and passwords all in one place. Auth Master keeps your sensitive data safe on your iPhone — no network needed for codes, plus a built‑in secure browser for private browsing on the go. Free Features: – View, edit, rename, and delete your existing 2FA codes – View, edit, rename, and delete your stored passwords – Access full Settings suite: 1. Rate the app 2. Share Auth Master with friends 3. Contact us via email 4. View Privacy Policy & Terms of Use 5. Restore purchases 6. Set or change your app passcode 7. Enable Face ID for instant access Premium Features (subscription required): – Add and create unlimited 2FA codes (via QR‑scan or manual Secret Key entry) – Save and generate unlimited passwords – Browse securely with our in‑app encrypted browser (no history saved) Subscription Plans: – Weekly: $4.99 – Monthly: $17.99 – Annual: $49.99 Adding and creating 2FA codes, adding passwords, and secure browsing require an active subscription. Viewing, editing, and deleting existing codes and passwords and all Settings features are always free. Payment is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation. Subscriptions auto‑renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your iTunes Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://telegra.ph/Privacy-Policy-for-2FA-Authenticator-07-22 Terms of Use: https://telegra.ph/2FA-Authenticator-Terms-of-Use-07-22

Screenshots

Bluetooth Device4 screens
Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bluetooth Device at none against Authenticator's shown. Bluetooth Device also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). Authenticator's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Bluetooth Device sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Bluetooth Device against 4.5 for Authenticator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 74 and 25 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bluetooth Device ships an update every 3 days, Authenticator weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bluetooth Device versus Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBluetooth DeviceAuthenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (74 ratings)4.5 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings74 — better25
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTheodora Birch Bodker DamgaardTimon Scherzinger

Customer experience

Bluetooth Device

All ratings74 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative13.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Authenticator

All ratings25 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Bluetooth Device

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Trial Subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
3 purchases

Authenticator

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$17.991 Month
  • Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Bluetooth Device free?
Bluetooth Device 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 Device or Authenticator?
Authenticator is rated higher. Bluetooth Device averages 4.4 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while Authenticator averages 4.5 from 25 ratings.
Do Bluetooth Device or Authenticator have ads?
Authenticator shows ads; Bluetooth Device does not.
Which is updated more often, Bluetooth Device or Authenticator?
Bluetooth Device ships an update every 3 days, and Authenticator weekly. Most recently, Bluetooth Device was updated on September 30, 2026 and Authenticator on October 8, 2026.

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