Comparison

Find Device vs BlueLocation

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

Head to head
About

Find Device

Locate lost Bluetooth devices quickly and precisely. This app uses advanced signal strength indicators and a real-time radar to guide you to your missing headphones, wearables, and other tech. Never lose your gadgets again with its smart discovery features.

Highlights
  • Real-time radar visualization
  • Proximity sensing
  • Smart discovery of hidden devices
  • Filter and sort devices
  • Adjustable scan range and interval
  • Deep scan functionality
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Never lose your tech again. Find Device: BLE Scanner is the ultimate tool to locate your lost Bluetooth devices in seconds. Using advanced signal strength indicators, our app guides you directly to your missing items with precision. LOCATE ALL YOUR DEVICES Whether it’s tucked under a couch cushion or left in another room, our scanner tracks: • Headphones & Earbuds: AirPods, Bose, Sony, and more. • Apple Ecosystem: iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple Pencil. • Wearables: Fitbit trackers, Oura rings, and smartwatches. • Hidden Tech: Any BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) device nearby. PRECISION TRACKING FEATURES • REAL-TIME RADAR: Visualize every signal around you on one screen. • PROXIMITY SENSING: See exactly how close you are as the signal grows stronger. • SMART DISCOVERY: Uncover hidden or forgotten devices within range. HOW IT WORKS Simply open the Find Device: BLE Scanner app. Finding your lost gear has never been this effortless. FEATURES • Open the app to begin searching for Bluetooth devices • Filter: Show only Named or All devices • Sort: Use the arrows to sort by closest or farthest devices • Select a device to narrow your focus • The radar screen appears to help you locate the selected device • Deep Scan to attempt to gather more information about the Bluetooth devices SETTINGS • Set meters or feet for distance values • Set the Scan Range for the devices • Scan Range: Short, Medium, Long • Set the Scan Interval • Scan Interval: Fast, Normal, Slow PRO Access: To start, choose your FREE 3-day trial Standard Subscription options: Bluetooth Search Pro: 1-week Subscription - USD5.99 PRO Advanced: Bluetooth Search Advanced: 1-month Subscription - USD9.99 APP LIMITATIONS • Find Device: BLE Scanner may not work if the device is too far away • Find Device: BLE Scanner will not work if the device has no power or has Bluetooth turned off Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://bluetoothsearch.blogspot.com/p/privacy-policy-for-find-device-ble.html

About

BlueLocation

This app helps you find misplaced Bluetooth devices like headphones and speakers. It uses your phone's sensors and Bluetooth signal strength to provide directional guidance and an estimated distance, making it easier to locate your gadgets.

Highlights
  • Device scanning
  • Directional arrow guidance
  • Distance estimation
  • Confidence indicator
  • Favorite devices
  • Smart movement tips
Features
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BlueLocate – Find your Bluetooth devices with ease Never lose your Bluetooth speaker, headphones, or gadgets again. BlueLocate helps you track down your devices by showing both direction and distance – all directly on your phone. Key Features Device Finder – Scan for nearby Bluetooth devices and pick the one you want to locate. Arrow Guidance – Follow a big, easy-to-read arrow that points you towards your device. Distance Estimate – See how far away your device is (approximate meters/feet). Confidence Indicator – Know how reliable the current reading is with simple high/medium/low feedback. Favorites – Save frequently used devices for quick access. Smart Tips – Get guidance on how to move (walk in L-shape, stand still briefly) for better accuracy. How it Works BlueLocate uses the Bluetooth signal strength (RSSI) from your device combined with your phone’s sensors (compass, motion, gyroscope). By moving with your phone, the app can estimate the position of your Bluetooth device and guide you with a direction arrow and distance readout. Designed for Everyone Works with any Bluetooth device – speakers, headphones, smartbands, and more. Simple, minimalistic interface with clear arrows and distance badges. Privacy-friendly: All scanning and processing happens on your phone – no data leaves your device. Why BlueLocate? Unlike simple “signal strength meters,” BlueLocate combines sensor data and smart algorithms to not only tell you if your device is nearby, but also which way to walk and how far it is. Stop searching blindly. Let BlueLocate point the way.

Screenshots

Find Device4 screens
BlueLocation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Find Device at 67% against BlueLocation's 0%. Find Device also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (5.0 vs 1.0). BlueLocation's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On ads 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

Find Device is free to download; BlueLocation costs $1.99 up front. Find Device sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. BlueLocation asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Find Device holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Find Device has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Find Device's written reviews are positive against 0% of BlueLocation's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Find Device versus BlueLocation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFind DeviceBlueLocation
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCurtis FischerConnexa GmbH (CH)

Customer experience

Find Device

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

BlueLocation

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Find Device

Subscriptions2
  • Bluetooth Search PRO3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Bluetooth Search Advanced$8.991 Month
None

BlueLocation

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Find Device free?
Find Device is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BlueLocation free?
BlueLocation costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Find Device or BlueLocation?
Find Device is rated higher. Find Device averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while BlueLocation averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Find Device or BlueLocation have ads?
Neither Find Device nor BlueLocation shows ads.

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