# Real Authenticator vs Bluetooth Scanner・Find Devices

The clearest difference is ads: Real Authenticator at none against Bluetooth Scanner・Find Devices's shown. Real Authenticator also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Bluetooth Scanner・Find Devices's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Real Authenticator sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Bluetooth Scanner・Find Devices sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Real Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluetooth Scanner・Find Devices has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Real Authenticator | Bluetooth Scanner・Find Devices |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-authenticator/id6759113805/reviews)** | [4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-scannerfind-devices/id6782610913/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Phillip Boscarino](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857188673) | [ZeroPlay Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500119722) |

## What reviewers say

### Real Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-authenticator/id6759113805)

This app provides a secure, human-powered verification system for trusted connections. It allows users to share rotating time-based codes to confirm each other's identities, similar to two-factor authentication but between individuals. Built with privacy in mind, it offers Face ID and passcode protection.

**Highlights:** Human-powered verification codes, Secure connections with trusted contacts, Time-based rotating codes, Privacy-first design, Face ID & passcode lock, Sign in with Apple

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Real Authenticator Family Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Real Authenticator Pro Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Real Authenticator Family Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Real Authenticator Pro Annual | $249.99 | per year |
| Real Authenticator Family Lifetime | $249.99 | one-time |
| Real Authenticator Pro Lifetime | $599.99 | one-time |


### Bluetooth Scanner・Find Devices

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-scannerfind-devices/id6782610913)

Scan for nearby Bluetooth devices, view their signal strength, and inspect their GATT services and characteristics. Rename and revisit past discoveries, with advanced features available via subscription.

**Highlights:** Real-time Bluetooth device scanning, Signal strength (RSSI) monitoring, GATT services and characteristics inspection, Device renaming and history, Proximity radar, CSV export (subscription)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Real Authenticator free?

Real Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bluetooth Scanner・Find Devices free?

Bluetooth Scanner・Find Devices is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Real Authenticator or Bluetooth Scanner・Find Devices?

Real Authenticator is rated higher. Real Authenticator averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Bluetooth Scanner・Find Devices averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Real Authenticator or Bluetooth Scanner・Find Devices have ads?

Bluetooth Scanner・Find Devices shows ads; Real Authenticator does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*