Comparison

Tracking Device Detector vs WhereisX

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

Head to head
About

Tracking Device Detector

Detect and locate nearby Bluetooth devices that may be tracking your location without consent. The app scans for active Bluetooth signals, identifies unknown or suspicious devices, and shows real-time signal strength to help you determine proximity. Stay aware and secure by identifying potential risks and taking control of your privacy.

Highlights
  • Scan for active Bluetooth devices
  • Detect unknown tracking devices
  • View signal strength and proximity
  • Real-time updates
  • Alerts for potential tracking activity
  • Privacy-focused interface
Features
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Tracking Device Detector scans your surroundings for hidden Bluetooth trackers and spy cameras that may compromise your privacy. Whether you're checking a hotel room, Airbnb, office, or your own car, the app gives you a complete set of tools to detect potential threats and stay protected. TRACKER DETECTION Scan for active Bluetooth devices nearby, including unknown or suspicious trackers. The app identifies potential tracking devices and displays real-time signal strength so you can estimate how close they are. Use the proximity meter to physically locate a suspicious device as you move around. The closer you get, the stronger the signal. HIDDEN CAMERA DETECTION Sweep any room for hidden cameras using four detection methods: Night Vision Scanner Uses your iPhone's front camera to reveal infrared light from night-vision cameras in dark environments. Lens Reflection Finder Activates your flashlight and camera together to spot reflective glints from hidden camera lenses on surfaces. Electronics Detector Measures magnetic field activity near suspicious objects like smoke detectors, clocks, outlets, and wall fixtures to identify concealed electronic devices. Wi-Fi Camera Scanner Scans the local network to find connected devices and flags potential cameras based on device type and manufacturer. DESIGNED FOR REAL-WORLD USE Traveling, staying at a rental, or moving into a new space? Run a quick scan to check your environment. The app provides clear instructions for each detection mode and shows results you can act on. No technical knowledge required. Privacy-focused by design. All scanning is performed locally on your device. No data is collected or shared. Unlimited access to all detection tools requires a subscription. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

WhereisX

Features
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WhereisX is the app that never forgets where you put things. One spoken sentence is the entire effort. Say "I'm putting the spare drill bits in the garage cabinet" as you're doing it, then ask "where are the drill bits?" six months later - from your phone or straight from your wrist. No forms, no tags, no setup. WHAT IT'S FOR WhereisX is for the things that sit still for months and quietly vanish from memory: the good scissors, the drill bits, the spare HDMI cable, the passport, the holiday decorations, the specific shade of foundation you bought and put somewhere sensible. That's the whole problem. You put it somewhere sensible. Six months later, "somewhere sensible" is gone. HOW IT WORKS 1. Say it as you put it away: "the winter blankets are in the attic bin" 2. Ask whenever you need it: "Where are the winter blankets?" 3. WhereisX answers out loud, instantly WHY YOU'LL ACTUALLY KEEP USING IT You may have tried getting organized before. You stopped - not because you stopped caring, but because logging and organizing things was a chore. Type the name. Pick a category. Choose a room. Attach a photo. Nobody sustains that. WhereisX asks for one sentence, spoken at the moment you're already putting the thing away. That's the whole interaction. And because these are things that don't move, what you said stays true - you log it once and it's right a year later. • Nothing to attach. Bluetooth trackers are for things that move and get lost in the moment. This is the opposite problem: things that sit still and get forgotten over time. You're never going to stick a tracker on your tax documents, your good chisel, or a box of Christmas lights - and you don't need to. • Nothing to fill in. No forms, no categories, no barcodes to scan. Say it the way you'd say it to a person. • Nothing to remember. "Garage cabinet" and "the cabinet in the garage" are the same place - WhereisX groups them automatically, so you never have to keep your own naming consistent. • Hands free in both directions. It listens, and it answers out loud. ON YOUR WRIST The Apple Watch app is the whole loop, not a companion viewer. Raise your wrist, say where something went, and you're done - no phone, no unlocking, no app to open. Ask it later and it tells you out loud, right there. This is the shortest possible path from "I'm putting this down" to "it's logged," and it's the reason the habit survives past week one. Included with WhereisX Pro. PHOTO IDENTIFICATION Even faster - snap a photo of a drawer, or a mess of things. The AI recognizes what's in the picture so you don't have to type out a description. Photo capture is included in WhereisX Pro. HOUSEHOLD SHARING Invite the people you live with so everyone knows where shared things ended up. Somebody put the good extension cord "somewhere in the basement" two years ago? Ask WhereisX - whoever logged it, everyone can find it. Household sharing is included in WhereisX Pro. WHEREISX PRO - AUTO-RENEWING SUBSCRIPTION Upgrade to Pro to unlock the full experience: • Unlimited item tracking (free tier includes up to 15 items) • Capture photos to identify anything • Invite household members to share & track together • Find things right from your Apple Watch Monthly and annual plans are available. Pricing is shown in the app before you subscribe, in your local currency. Your subscription automatically renews at the end of each billing period unless cancelled at least 24 hours before renewal. Cancel anytime in Settings › Apple ID › Subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at purchase confirmation. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://whereisx.app/privacy

Screenshots

Tracking Device Detector4 screens
WhereisX3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: WhereisX at none against Tracking Device Detector's shown. WhereisX also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases 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. Tracking Device Detector sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and WhereisX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tracking Device Detector ships an update every 2 months, WhereisX every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tracking Device Detector versus WhereisX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTracking Device DetectorWhereisX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (155 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings155 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB63 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSEMA ORUCraygio

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Tracking Device Detector

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Access$7.997 Days
  • Special Offer Yearly Access$17.991 Year
  • Yearly Access$34.991 Year
2 purchases

WhereisX

Subscriptions2
  • WhereisX Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • WhereisX Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Tracking Device Detector free?
Tracking Device Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WhereisX free?
WhereisX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tracking Device Detector or WhereisX have ads?
Tracking Device Detector shows ads; WhereisX does not.
Which is updated more often, Tracking Device Detector or WhereisX?
Tracking Device Detector ships an update every 2 months, and WhereisX every 8 days. Most recently, Tracking Device Detector was updated on November 9, 2026 and WhereisX on October 31, 2026.

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