Comparison

Ping vs Find Device Bluetooth Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Ping

Features
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Lost your AirPods under the couch? Can't find your headphones in your bag? Ping helps you find Bluetooth devices hiding nearby using precision radar tracking and haptic feedback. PERFECT FOR FINDING DEVICES NEARBY Most lost devices aren't far away - they're hiding somewhere close. Ping is designed for those frustrating moments when you know your device is nearby but can't see it: Under couch cushions or between furniture Buried in your bag or backpack Lost in bed sheets or blankets Behind your desk or office clutter Somewhere in your car Around your home or office HOW IT WORKS Ping detects Bluetooth signals from nearby devices. For best results: 1: Device must be OUT of its case and powered on 2:Works with devices that actively broadcast Bluetooth Low Energy signals DEVICE COMPATIBILITY Works with BLE devices: AirPods, Galaxy Buds, Beats, smartwatches, fitness trackers, AirTag, Tile Works best with earbuds OUT of case or trackers that always broadcast Won't detect: devices in closed cases, powered-off devices, or devices beyond Bluetooth range Limited detection: over-ear headphones and Bluetooth speakers (use classic Bluetooth, not BLE) All Bluetooth scanning happens locally on your device for maximum privacy. FREE FEATURES Bluetooth Device Scanner - Detect all nearby BLE devices instantly Signal Strength Bars - See how close you are at a glance Distance Estimation - Approximate distance in meters or feet Device Grouping - Organized by category (Audio, Wearables, Trackers, etc.) PREMIUM FEATURES Precision Radar View - Visual radar with animated pulse rings Real-Time Proximity - See exact proximity percentage (0-100%) Geiger Counter Haptics - Feel faster pulses as you get closer Advanced Filtering - Smooth, accurate signal processing Unlimited Tracking - Find devices as many times as you need HOW TO USE 1. Make sure your lost device is OUT of its case (if applicable) 2. Open Ping and tap the blue scanning button 3. Find your device in the list - sorted by distance 4. Tap to upgrade to Premium for radar tracking 5. Follow the proximity meter and haptic pulses 6. Physically search the area - the app guides you! WORKS WITH BLUETOOTH LOW ENERGY (BLE) DEVICES AirPods (all models), AirPods Pro, AirPods Max Beats, Galaxy Buds, Sony WF earbuds, Jabra Apple Watch, Galaxy Watch, Fitbit, Garmin, Whoop AirTag, Tile, Galaxy SmartTag, Chipolo Mi Band, Oura Ring, fitness trackers BLE-enabled keyboards, mice, game controllers PREMIUM PRICING Lifetime Access: $29.99 (pay once, use forever) - BEST VALUE Yearly Subscription: $14.99/year Weekly Subscription: $3.99/week (3-day free trial) WHY PING? No login or account required Works instantly - no setup needed Privacy-first - no data collection or tracking Beautiful dark mode interface Multi-brand support (works beyond Apple ecosystem) Unit selection (meters or feet) PRIVACY Your privacy matters. Ping scans for Bluetooth devices locally on your iPhone. No personal information is collected, no data is transmitted to external servers, and no tracking or analytics are used. IMPORTANT NOTES โ€ข Device must be powered on and OUT of case to be detected โ€ข Distance accuracy depends on obstacles and interference โ€ข This app is a TOOL to assist in locating nearby devices, not a guarantee โ€ข Cannot find devices that are truly far away, dead, or in sleep mode โ€ข Works best in open spaces with minimal interference REALISTIC USE CASES Finding AirPods that fell under your couch Locating a single lost earbud in your room Tracking down headphones buried in your bag Finding your Apple Watch somewhere at home Locating fitness trackers around the house Finding AirTag or Tile trackers Download Ping today - perfect for finding devices hiding nearby! Support: https://tinygiantapps.com/ping/support Privacy Policy: https://tinygiantapps.com/ping/privacy Terms of Use: https://tinygiantapps.com/ping/terms

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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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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/

Screenshots

Ping4 screens
Find Device Bluetooth Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Ping at 3 against Find Device Bluetooth Scanner's 1. Ping also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Ping sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Find Device Bluetooth Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Ping versus Find Device Bluetooth Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPingFind Device Bluetooth Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerๅฟ—็ผ ็พŠHalmob

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Ping

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium$3.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium Access$29.99
3 purchases

Find Device Bluetooth Scanner

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Yearly1 Month trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Ping free?
Ping is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Find Device Bluetooth Scanner free?
Find Device Bluetooth Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ping or Find Device Bluetooth Scanner have ads?
Neither Ping nor Find Device Bluetooth Scanner shows ads.

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