Comparison

BLE Scanner vs DeckWatch

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

DeckWatch

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DeckWatch helps you monitor your Evolve board’s battery and track its history over time. -Automatically detects nearby compatible boards -Save boards with custom names -Track battery trends with a clean visual chart -See estimated time to full charge -Get insights into healthy battery storage levels -Remember your board’s last known battery level between rides One of the biggest challenges with electric boards is remembering where your battery was the last time you rode. DeckWatch solves this by quietly capturing and storing battery snapshots so you always know where you left off. DeckWatch is designed to run quickly and quietly — just open the app briefly before or after a ride while your board is powered on to capture battery data. Battery history builds over time, giving you a clear view of how your board is performing. Note: If your board is actively connected to another device, DeckWatch may not be able to read data at the same time. For best results, open the app briefly before or after your ride. Support the app: DeckWatch is free to use. If you find it useful and want to support continued improvements, optional support options are available inside the app.

Screenshots

BLE Scanner4 screens
DeckWatch3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DeckWatch at none against BLE Scanner's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. BLE Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. DeckWatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
BLE Scanner versus DeckWatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLE ScannerDeckWatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel NohrShaun Hoggan

In-app purchases

3 purchases

BLE Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Plan$3.997 Days
  • Annual Plan$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99
None

DeckWatch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BLE Scanner free?
BLE Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DeckWatch free?
DeckWatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BLE Scanner or DeckWatch have ads?
Neither BLE Scanner nor DeckWatch shows ads.

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