NearCast vs Find Device Bluetooth Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NearCast
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NearCast turns your iPhone into a powerful Bluetooth radar. Scan for nearby BLE devices, track their signal strength, estimate distance, and never lose your gear again. RADAR SCANNING • Real-time Bluetooth Low Energy scanning with a visual radar display • Animated sonar sweep shows device blips color-coded by saved status • RSSI-based distance estimation using signal strength analysis • Smart device name resolution identifies 50+ manufacturers including Apple, Samsung, Google, Sony, Bose, Tile, and more • Proximity levels from Immediate to Out of Range with haptic feedback DEVICE MANAGEMENT • Save devices with custom names and categories (Phone, Laptop, Headphones, Watch, Keys, Wallet, Tracker, and more) • Organize with favourites and mark devices as lost • View battery level, signal strength, and connection status at a glance • Full scan history with timestamped RSSI readings • Swipe actions for quick management FIND YOUR DEVICES • Play Sound triggers an audible alert to help locate nearby devices • Compass needle points toward your device's last known direction • Proximity indicator with hot/cold feedback guides you closer • Haptic patterns intensify as you approach — feel your way to the device MAP & LOCATION • See every saved device's last known location on an interactive map • Category-colored pins make it easy to identify devices at a glance • Tracks and updates GPS coordinates each time a device is scanned SAFE ZONES • Create geographic safe zones around locations like Home or Office • Configurable radius from 50 to 1000 metres • Alerts are automatically suppressed inside enabled safe zones • Manage zones from the map or the dedicated settings panel SMART ALERTS • Separation alerts notify you the moment a saved device goes out of range • Found alerts let you know when a lost device comes back • Customizable alert sounds: Chime, Beep, Ping, or Sonar • Adjustable volume and global mute control PRIVACY & ANTI-TRACKING • Anti-tracking detection monitors for unknown Bluetooth devices that may be following you • Alerts you if an unfamiliar device persists near you for over 15 minutes across 100+ metres of movement • Clear tracker history at any time • All data stored locally on your device — we never collect or share your information BACKGROUND SCANNING • Continue monitoring saved devices even when the app is in the background • Receive push notifications for separation and found events • Background mode can be toggled on or off in Settings SYNC & STORAGE • iCloud sync keeps your saved devices available across all your Apple devices • Powered by SwiftData for fast, reliable local storage • Export-ready scan history with timestamps and signal data CUSTOMIZATION • 11 device categories with unique icons and colours • Per-device alert settings for separation and found notifications • Dark mode support throughout the app • Onboarding flow guides you through Bluetooth, Location, and Notification setup DeviceFinder requires Bluetooth and Location permissions to scan for and locate devices. Background scanning may affect battery life.
Find Device Bluetooth Scanner
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Lost your wireless earbuds, headphones, or any Bluetooth device? Find Device Bluetooth Scanner helps you locate nearby Bluetooth gadgets fast using signal strength — no extra hardware needed. Find Device Bluetooth Scanner requires a paid subscription to unlock its scanning and tracking features. HOW IT WORKS Your iPhone scans for nearby Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices and shows how close you are with a live signal meter. Walk around and watch the signal grow stronger as you get closer to your lost item. WHAT YOU CAN FIND - Wireless earbuds and Bluetooth headphones - Bluetooth speakers and audio devices - Smart tags and item trackers - Keyboards, mice, and other BLE accessories - Any device broadcasting a Bluetooth signal FEATURES - Live signal strength meter — hot/cold guidance to your device - Real-time scanning of all nearby Bluetooth devices - Clean, simple radar-style interface - Sort devices by proximity - Works entirely on-device — your data stays private WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT No more digging through couch cushions or retracing your steps blindly. Just open the app, start scanning, and follow the signal straight to your missing device. NOTE This app locates devices that actively broadcast a Bluetooth signal. It cannot find powered-off devices or items without Bluetooth. Range depends on the device and environment. SUBSCRIPTION — REQUIRED FOR FULL FUNCTIONALITY A paid subscription is required to use this app's core features, including live signal metering, real-time Bluetooth scanning, and proximity tracking. Subscription options are weekly, monthly, or yearly. - Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled before the end of the current period. - Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. - Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://halmob.com/apps/device-tracker/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://halmob.com/apps/device-tracker/terms-and-conditions EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NearCast at none against Find Device Bluetooth Scanner's 3. On price, ads, device support 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
Both are free to download. Find Device Bluetooth Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. NearCast asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | NearCast | Find Device Bluetooth Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | MURAD AL WAJED | Halmob |
In-app purchases
NearCast
No in-app purchases
Find Device Bluetooth Scanner
- Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Monthly$12.991 Month
- Yearly1 Month trial$34.991 Year
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