Polying 2 vs BudGuard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Polying 2
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Polying 2 is an APP specially designed for interacting with Bluetooth smart devices. Function: 1. Bind Bluetooth smart device Users can use their mobile phones to bind Bluetooth smart devices, so that they can interact with the device through their mobile phones. Display the current status of the device and modify the parameters of the device. 2. Firmware upgrade Polying 2 will automatically detect and upgrade the firmware of Bluetooth smart devices.
BudGuard
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I created BudGuard after losing an earbud on a black diamond trail. If you’ve ever dropped an earbud outdoors, you know tracking it down is nearly impossible. Even when standing right next to it with a perfect cellular signal, a pin on a map is just not enough. Outdoors, an earbud always finds a way to hide in the dirt, mud or tall grass. As an MTB rider and a developer, I realized I could turn the lost earbud into a sonic beacon. That first version already saved my earbud a few times, and the search became surprisingly fast and easy. Since then, I’ve refined the engine to generate the optimal beacon sound for the situation. Whether it's loud winds, rain or crickets, BudGuard will find the right beacon to be heard. *Made to Shred* Designed for earbuds: Your earbud acts as a sonic beacon with a specialized, high-frequency audio pulse engineered to be heard in any conditions. Shine bright: Whether it's loud winds, rain, or crickets, BudGuard finds the right sonic beacon to be heard. It works: If your earbud is connected and within range, you will find it. No registration, no tracking and no GPS or cell service required. Smart indicator: Listen for the sonic beacon. The smart on-screen indicator will help you sync with the beacon pulse and also show you when you're getting closer. 100% Offline, Local and Private: Does not require cell service, GPS signal or internet connection. No registrations. No sign-ins. No ads. *BudGuard is a solo-ride passion project* The app includes a free 24-hour search pass to help you find your earbud right now. If you find this app to be helpful, you can choose to unlock lifetime access permanently or make a voluntary single tip contribution to support the project.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Polying 2 at none against BudGuard's 2. Polying 2 also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). 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. BudGuard sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Polying 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Polying 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, BudGuard every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Polying 2 | BudGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 深圳艾斯特创新科技有限公司 | Gil Gur Arie |
In-app purchases
Polying 2
No in-app purchases
BudGuard
- Developer Tip$1.99
- Lifetime Trail Pass$4.99









