Comparison

Find Bluetooth Devices vs ESP32 Control

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

Head to head
About

Find Bluetooth Devices

Locate misplaced Bluetooth devices like earbuds, watches, or trackers using signal strength and audio cues. The app provides live distance estimates and a radar-style meter to guide you. Optional map features offer visual references and last-seen timestamps.

Highlights
  • Scan for nearby discoverable Bluetooth devices
  • Live signal strength and distance estimates
  • Audio guidance for proximity
  • Save and rename devices
  • Map view with last-seen timestamps
  • Mark devices as found
Features
Read full description

Losing earbuds, a watch, or a tracker should not turn into an hour of checking every room twice. Bluetooth Finder scans for nearby discoverable Bluetooth devices and gives you live signal, distance, audio, and last-seen clues so you can move toward the device you actually lost. When something disappears, the hardest part is knowing where to start. Is it under the couch, in a jacket pocket, in the car, or still sitting in its case? Bluetooth Finder turns nearby Bluetooth signals into a simple search path: scan the room, choose your device, move slowly, and watch the signal change as you get closer. FIND NEARBY DEVICES FAST • Scan for nearby discoverable Bluetooth devices • See headphones, earbuds, watches, trackers, speakers, controllers, and other Bluetooth accessories • Use signal strength to spot the closest devices first • Save and rename devices so you recognize them faster next time FOLLOW THE SIGNAL • Track live distance estimates as you move • Use the radar-style signal meter to see when the signal improves • Turn on audio guidance and listen for faster pings as you get closer • Mark recovered devices as found and keep them out of your active search list USE LOCATION WHEN IT HELPS • View recent detection hints for saved searches • Open the map when you want a visual reference • See last-seen clues with timestamps • Location access is optional and supports map and recent location features BUILT FOR REAL-LIFE SEARCHES • AirPods or earbuds left in a pocket • Wireless headphones hiding in a bag • A smartwatch or fitness tracker somewhere at home • A Bluetooth speaker packed after a trip • Controllers, accessories, and other discoverable Bluetooth devices NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED Bluetooth Finder does not require registration or an account. Saved devices, custom names, found status, and recent location hints are stored on your device. PREMIUM Bluetooth Finder offers auto-renewing subscriptions for unlimited tracking, audio guidance, and recent location history. Plans may include weekly, monthly, and yearly options depending on availability in your region. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Bluetooth devices must be powered on, discoverable, and within Bluetooth range to be detected. Distance and signal strength are estimates and can change based on walls, battery state, and device behavior. Stop searching every couch cushion with no plan. Download Bluetooth Finder and follow the signal. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ESP32 Control

Features
Read full description

Take full control of your ESP32 LED setups. ESP32 Control is a powerful, intuitive app designed specifically for WS2812B LED strips running on ESP32 over Bluetooth (BLE). Whether you're building ambient lighting, custom installations, or just experimenting — this app gives you precise, real-time control. KEY FEATURES • Real-time LED painting Design your own lighting layouts by controlling each LED individually. • Built-in effects Choose from smooth, dynamic effects like rainbow, fire, aurora, and more. • Custom sequences Create timed animations step-by-step with full control over colour, speed, and brightness. • Save and reuse designs Build your own library of presets and instantly apply them anytime. • Multi-device control Connect and sync multiple ESP32 setups at once. • Simple BLE connection Fast and reliable connection with no complicated setup. • Demo mode Try features on your own setup before unlocking. DESIGNED FOR BUILDERS This app is built for makers, hobbyists, and developers working with: • ESP32 • WS2812B (NeoPixel) LED strips • Custom lighting setups More device support coming soon. --- If you’ve ever felt limited by generic LED apps — this gives you full creative control. Build it your way.

Screenshots

Find Bluetooth Devices4 screens
ESP32 Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ESP32 Control at every 4 days against Find Bluetooth Devices's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Find Bluetooth Devices sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and ESP32 Control sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Find Bluetooth Devices ships an update every 3 weeks, ESP32 Control every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Find Bluetooth Devices versus ESP32 Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFind Bluetooth DevicesESP32 Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMobile Card Games & Travel Apps LLCTRAVIS KIMANI CHRISTOPHER

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Find Bluetooth Devices

Subscriptions3
  • Bluetooth Device Finder — Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Bluetooth Device Finder — Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Bluetooth Device Finder — Annual$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Bluetooth Device Finder — Lifetime$19.99
  • Bluetooth Device Finder — Lifetime$39.99
1 purchases

ESP32 Control

One-time1
  • Premium Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is Find Bluetooth Devices free?
Find Bluetooth Devices is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ESP32 Control free?
ESP32 Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Find Bluetooth Devices or ESP32 Control have ads?
Neither Find Bluetooth Devices nor ESP32 Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Find Bluetooth Devices or ESP32 Control?
Find Bluetooth Devices ships an update every 3 weeks, and ESP32 Control every 4 days. Most recently, Find Bluetooth Devices was updated on August 16, 2026 and ESP32 Control on September 11, 2026.

Other comparisons