NearLens vs SmartWear Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
NearLens
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NearLens detects AI-powered smart glasses nearby using real Bluetooth Low Energy scanning, alerting you the moment recording-capable glasses come within range.
SmartWear Scanner
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Detect nearby Smart Glasses, Bluetooth wearables, smart watches, earbuds and other Bluetooth devices with SmartWear Scanner. Stay aware of nearby Bluetooth activity, review detected devices and monitor changes over time through a clean and easy-to-use scanning experience. FEATURES ā¢ Detect nearby Smart Glasses and Bluetooth wearables ā¢ Scan nearby Bluetooth devices in seconds ā¢ View device details including signal strength and estimated proximity ā¢ Monitor nearby Bluetooth activity in real time ā¢ Simple radar-style interface designed for quick awareness ā¢ Track nearby devices over time (Premium) ā¢ Clean, privacy-focused experience Free vs Premium Free ā¢ Scan Nearby Bluetooth Devices ā¢ View Device Details ā¢ 2 Free Device Tracking Sessions Premium ā¢ Unlimited Device Tracking ā¢ Ad-Free Experience IMPORTANT Notice SmartWear Scanner detects nearby Bluetooth devices that are actively broadcasting Bluetooth signals. It does not identify people, access personal information or determine whether a device is recording. Perfect for anyone who wants greater awareness of nearby Bluetooth devices, including Smart Glasses, Bluetooth wearables, smart watches, earbuds and other compatible devices. Support : ab.barnes2023@yahoo.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NearLens at none against SmartWear Scanner's 1. NearLens also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. SmartWear Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NearLens asks for nothing beyond the download.
NearLens ships an update weekly, SmartWear Scanner monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NearLens | SmartWear Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly ā better | Monthly |
| Ads | No ā better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 ā better | 17.6 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marcos Rezende | Khwanhathai Barnes |
In-app purchases
NearLens
No in-app purchases
SmartWear Scanner
- Unlock$7.99
Questions
Is NearLens free?
Is SmartWear Scanner free?
Do NearLens or SmartWear Scanner have ads?
Which is updated more often, NearLens or SmartWear Scanner?
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