Comparison

TrackerScan vs Tracker Detect

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

Head to head
About

TrackerScan

Actively search for and locate hidden Bluetooth trackers that your phone might not automatically detect. Get approximate distance information and play sounds on some trackers to help pinpoint their location, enhancing your privacy.

Highlights
  • Detects various Bluetooth trackers
  • Provides approximate distance to trackers
  • Plays sound on supported trackers
  • Extends privacy protection beyond native warnings
  • Keeps all data on device
Features
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TrackerScan helps you detect small location trackers that can be used to monitor your movements. Although your iPhone automatically warns about AirTags, there is no comparable protection for trackers like Samsung SmartTags, Tile trackers, Chipolo trackers, Pebblebee trackers, and many others. That’s where TrackerScan comes in – extending your privacy protection. With TrackerScan, you can actively search for any trackers nearby. The app assists you in locating the tracker by displaying the approximate distance. For some supported devices, like AirTags and Google trackers, a sound can also be played to help locate them. The app uses your iPhone’s Bluetooth functionality to detect the most common location trackers. Your scan history and recorded locations remain on your device. The app supports most common Bluetooth trackers, including: Apple AirTag, Apple Find My trackers, Tile trackers, Samsung SmartTag, Solum SmartTag, Samsung SmartThings Find devices, Chipolo trackers, Pebblebee trackers, and Google Find Hub trackers. Please note that GPS trackers cannot be detected. Note: AirTag, Find My, and iOS are trademarks of Apple Inc. This app is not affiliated with Apple Inc. or Alphabet Inc. Samsung SmartTag is a trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. This application is governed by Apple’s standard Licensed Application End User License Agreement (EULA), available at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Tracker Detect

Detect hidden Bluetooth tracking devices around you with real-time scanning and a proximity meter. Identify suspicious tags, track their movements over time, and receive background alerts to ensure your privacy.

Highlights
  • Scan for Bluetooth trackers
  • Live radar and signal meter
  • Identify suspicious and tracked devices
  • Mark known devices
  • Real-time 'Live Locate' finder
  • Background alerts and widget
  • Scan history and sightings map
Features
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TrackerSonar finds hidden tracking devices around you. Scan for Bluetooth trackers and tags in seconds and get a clear answer: "No trackers found" or "1 possible tracker nearby". Check your bag, your car or a hotel room, see which devices keep showing up near you and walk straight to a hidden tag with a hot/cold signal meter. SCAN FOR HIDDEN TRACKERS Tap "Scan for Trackers" and watch the live radar fill up. Possible trackers are listed first, followed by other nearby Bluetooth devices such as AirPods and Apple devices. Simple filter chips keep the list tidy. SEE WHAT NEEDS YOUR ATTENTION SUSPICIOUS marks tags that can be used to track people. TRACKED marks devices that were seen at several places. Mark your own tags as known and they no longer show up as suspicious. FIND THE DEVICE WITH LIVE LOCATE Live Locate follows one device's Bluetooth signal in real time. The gauge and haptic ticks grow stronger as you get closer, so you can find a tag tucked into a bag, a coat or a car. On supported tags, play a sound to hear where it is. The same finder helps you locate your own earbuds or headphones nearby. IS IT FOLLOWING ME? Every scan remembers where devices were seen. The sightings map and timeline show when and where a device turned up near you, so you can tell whether something really moves with you. ALERTS IN THE BACKGROUND Turn on continuous scan and get a notification when a tracker shows up near you, even while TrackerSonar runs in the background. A widget and a Live Activity show your protection status at a glance. ALSO INCLUDED • Scan settings for indoor or outdoor use, from nearby to maximum range • Scan history of your past scans • Favorites for devices you want to keep an eye on • Light and dark mode, designed for iPhone and iPad Scan now with TrackerSonar and know which tracking devices are around you. FREE FEATURES • 5 free quick tracker scans • Clear "No trackers found" or "possible tracker" verdict with full result lists (device names partly hidden) • SUSPICIOUS and TRACKED badges • Mark your own devices as known • Live radar and signal strength for every device • Unlimited favorites • Your 10 most recent scans in scan history PREMIUM FEATURES • Unlimited scans with longer scan sessions • Full device names and the SAFE badge • Live Locate hot/cold finder • Play a sound on supported tags • Sightings map and "Is it following me?" timeline • Continuous background scan with tracker alerts • Protection status widget and Live Activity • Adjustable scan settings • Complete scan history • No ads Privacy Policy: https://www.metko.org/trackerfinder/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TrackerScan3 screens
Tracker Detect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TrackerScan at none against Tracker Detect's shown. TrackerScan also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 20%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Tracker Detect's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. TrackerScan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Tracker Detect sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TrackerScan holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 174 and 220 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of TrackerScan's written reviews are positive against 20% of Tracker Detect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TrackerScan ships an update fortnightly, Tracker Detect every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TrackerScan versus Tracker Detect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrackerScanTracker Detect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (174 ratings) — better4.5 (220 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings174220 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeon BoettgerMETKO LABS BILISIM ITHALAT VE IHRACAT TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI

Customer experience

TrackerScan

All ratings171 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.2%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Tracker Detect

All ratings216 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral2.3%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TrackerScan

Subscriptions2
  • TrackerScan+ Monthly$4.991 Month
  • TrackerScan+ Yearly3 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • TrackerScan+ Lifetime$29.99
3 purchases

Tracker Detect

Subscriptions3
  • Tracker Finder$9.997 Days
  • Tracker Finder$19.991 Month
  • Tracker Finder$39.991 Year

Questions

Is TrackerScan free?
TrackerScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tracker Detect free?
Tracker Detect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TrackerScan or Tracker Detect?
TrackerScan is rated higher. TrackerScan averages 4.8 out of 5 from 174 ratings, while Tracker Detect averages 4.5 from 220 ratings.
Do TrackerScan or Tracker Detect have ads?
Tracker Detect shows ads; TrackerScan does not.
Which is updated more often, TrackerScan or Tracker Detect?
TrackerScan ships an update fortnightly, and Tracker Detect every 4 days. Most recently, TrackerScan was updated on November 8, 2026 and Tracker Detect on November 8, 2026.

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