Comparison

Ping vs Beacon Find

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 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

About

Beacon Find

Features
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Detect Bluetooth devices and track any you have misplaced to determine distance and direction to recover them.

Screenshots

Ping4 screens
Beacon Find4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beacon Find at none against Ping's 3. Beacon Find also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). Ping's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Beacon Find asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ping ships an update every 3 months, Beacon Find every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Ping versus Beacon Find: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPingBeacon Find
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerๅฟ—็ผ ็พŠCharles Beadnall

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Ping

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium$3.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium Access$29.99
None

Beacon Find

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ping free?
Ping is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Beacon Find free?
Beacon Find is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ping or Beacon Find have ads?
Neither Ping nor Beacon Find shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ping or Beacon Find?
Ping ships an update every 3 months, and Beacon Find every 10 days. Most recently, Ping was updated on October 25, 2026 and Beacon Find on October 25, 2026.

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