BLE Scanner vs Bluetooth Finder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BLE Scanner
Instantly scan and locate nearby Bluetooth devices without pairing or data collection. Use signal strength to estimate distance and filter devices to find lost items or detect hidden cameras. Offers a privacy-first approach to Bluetooth device discovery.
- Real-time Bluetooth device scanning
- One-tap device tracking
- Filter by proximity, manufacturer, or signal
- Interactive radar interface
- Hidden camera detection
- Privacy-focused, no data collection
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Lost your Bluetooth device? BLE Scanner & Bluetooth Finder instantly scans for nearby Bluetooth devices and helps you locate them. No pairing, no auto-connecting, and no data collection. Whether it is wireless earbuds, Bluetooth headphones, speakers, smartwatches, fitness bands, or tracking tags, this app helps you find what is missing using real Bluetooth signal strength. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open the app to start scanning for nearby Bluetooth devices 2. View detected devices sorted by distance using signal strength (RSSI) 3. Filter by proximity, manufacturer, or signal strength to narrow your search 4. Tap a device to enter focused tracking mode with a radar view 5. Watch real-time signal bars and distance as you move closer 6. Save a scan session to keep the results, or open the live map to see your trail and located devices KEY FEATURES • Real-time Bluetooth device scanner for nearby BLE devices • One-tap focused tracking with a radar-style interface • Filter by proximity, manufacturer, or signal strength • Signal strength indicator with RSSI-based distance estimates • GPS location tagging: save where each device was detected and view it on a map • Live map: see your movement trail alongside located devices • Scan sessions: save, name, and revisit device lists anytime • Ignore devices: hide unwanted results to keep your list clean • CSV export: save and share your results, including latitude, longitude, and accuracy • Manufacturer detection and detailed advertisement info • Star favorites and revisit frequently tracked devices • Hidden camera detection: scan for Bluetooth-enabled cameras in hotels, rentals, and unfamiliar spaces • Privacy first: no account required, and your data stays on your device PERFECT FOR • Finding lost wireless earbuds and headphones • Locating a misplaced smartwatch or fitness tracker • Detecting hidden Bluetooth cameras • Finding tracking tags • Checking Bluetooth signal coverage in a space • Exploring what Bluetooth devices are around you Note: devices must be powered on, advertising, and within range to appear. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Bluetooth Finder
This utility transforms your phone into a powerful Bluetooth scanner to locate lost wireless devices. It uses a real-time radar and signal strength to guide you to your missing earbuds, smartwatches, or other BLE gadgets.
- Live BLE Scanner with RSSI
- Radar View for proximity
- Step-by-step Finder Mode
- Proximity Alerts
- Multi-Device Tracking
- Smart Signal Filtering
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Bluetooth Finder - BLE Tracker turns your iPhone into a powerful Bluetooth scanner and device finder. Locate lost earbuds, headphones, smartwatches, fitness bands, smart tags, and any other Bluetooth Low Energy device in seconds - no extra hardware needed. HOW IT WORKS 1. Scan - see every BLE device around you in real time with signal strength 2. Select - pick the device you want to find 3. Follow the radar - watch the distance update live as you move until you reach it KEY FEATURES - Live BLE Scanner: instantly detect nearby Bluetooth devices with RSSI signal strength - Radar View: visualize device proximity on an intuitive radar display - Finder Mode: step-by-step hot/cold guidance to recover lost items - Proximity Alerts: get notified when a device moves out of range - Multi-Device Tracking: monitor several devices at once - Smart Signal Filtering: stable, accurate distance estimates - Privacy First: all scanning happens locally on your phone - nothing leaves your device FIND WHAT MATTERS - Wireless earbuds and headphones - Smartwatches and fitness trackers - Bluetooth speakers, keyboards, and controllers - Smart tags and item trackers - Phones, tablets, and laptops STAY AWARE See unknown Bluetooth devices around you for extra peace of mind. PRICING & SUBSCRIPTION - Free Trial: 3 days - Weekly: $3.99/week - Lifetime Access: $24.99 one-time - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen plan. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/bluetoothfinderandscanner/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/bluetoothfinderandscanner/privacy-policy Download now and never lose your devices again!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: BLE Scanner at free against Bluetooth Finder's free with in-app purchases. BLE Scanner also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. BLE Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Bluetooth Finder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Bluetooth Finder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BLE Scanner has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
BLE Scanner ships an update every 4 months, Bluetooth Finder every 11 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | BLE Scanner | Bluetooth Finder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Nohr | Juyana Islam |
Customer experience
BLE Scanner
Bluetooth Finder
In-app purchases
BLE Scanner
- Weekly Plan$3.997 Days
- Annual Plan$29.991 Year
- Lifetime$59.99
Bluetooth Finder
- Bluetooth Finder Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Bluetooth Finder Lifetime$24.99
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