Comparison

BudGuard vs Find My Earbuds

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

Head to head
About

BudGuard

This app helps you locate lost earbuds by turning them into a sonic beacon. It generates specialized audio pulses to cut through environmental noise, guiding you to your lost device with an on-screen indicator. It operates entirely offline for privacy and ease of use.

Highlights
  • Sonic beacon for lost earbuds
  • High-frequency audio pulses
  • Works in noisy environments
  • Smart on-screen indicator
  • 100% offline and private
  • No registration or GPS required
Features
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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.

About

Find My Earbuds

Locate lost wireless earbuds, headphones, smartwatches, speakers, and other Bluetooth devices. The app scans for nearby devices and uses real-time signal strength to help you find them faster.

Highlights
  • Find lost earbuds quickly
  • Scan for nearby Bluetooth devices
  • Live Bluetooth signal strength
  • Device distance estimation
  • Simple and easy-to-use interface
Features
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# Find My Earbuds: Device Finder Lost your earbuds, headphones, smartwatch, speaker, or another Bluetooth device? **Find My Earbuds: Device Finder** helps you quickly scan for nearby Bluetooth devices and locate them using real-time Bluetooth signal strength. Whether your earbuds are under the couch, your headphones are in another room, or your Bluetooth device is nearby but out of sight, the app helps you find it faster. ## Find My Earbuds Looking for a quick way to **find your earbuds**? Start a Bluetooth scan to discover nearby devices, select your earbuds, and follow the live signal strength. As you move closer to your lost device, the signal can become stronger, helping you narrow down its location. ## Find My Bluetooth Device Need to **find a Bluetooth device**? Scan for nearby Bluetooth devices and view their signal strength in real time. Use the signal to determine whether you are getting closer to or farther away from your device. ## Find My Headphones Lost your headphones? Use the Bluetooth scanner to detect nearby headphones and other compatible Bluetooth devices. Check the signal strength as you move around to help locate your device. ## Features • Find lost earbuds quickly • Find nearby Bluetooth devices • Scan for nearby Bluetooth devices • Live Bluetooth signal strength • Device distance estimation • Fast Bluetooth scanner • Simple and easy-to-use interface • Modern and lightweight design • Smooth and responsive performance ## Works With • Wireless earbuds • Bluetooth headphones • Smartwatches • Bluetooth speakers • Phones • Tablets • Laptops • Bluetooth trackers • Other nearby Bluetooth devices ## How to Find a Lost Earbud or Bluetooth Device 1. Open the app and start scanning. 2. Find your lost device in the list of nearby Bluetooth devices. 3. Select the device you want to locate. 4. Follow the Bluetooth signal strength as you move around. 5. When the signal gets stronger, you're getting closer to your device. **Lost an earbud or Bluetooth device? Don't worry — start scanning and find it faster.**

Screenshots

BudGuard4 screens
Find My Earbuds3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Find My Earbuds at weekly against BudGuard's every 6 weeks. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BudGuard sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Find My Earbuds sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BudGuard against 5.0 for Find My Earbuds. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BudGuard ships an update every 6 weeks, Find My Earbuds weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
BudGuard versus Find My Earbuds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBudGuardFind My Earbuds
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGil Gur AriePeter Muniu

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BudGuard

One-time2
  • Developer Tip$1.99
  • Lifetime Trail Pass$4.99
3 purchases

Find My Earbuds

Subscriptions2
  • PodSpot Premium$2.997 Days
  • PodSpot Premium$7.991 Month
One-time1
  • PodSpot Premium Lifetime$12.99

Questions

Is BudGuard free?
BudGuard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Find My Earbuds free?
Find My Earbuds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BudGuard or Find My Earbuds?
BudGuard and Find My Earbuds are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do BudGuard or Find My Earbuds have ads?
Neither BudGuard nor Find My Earbuds shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BudGuard or Find My Earbuds?
BudGuard ships an update every 6 weeks, and Find My Earbuds weekly. Most recently, BudGuard was updated on November 5, 2026 and Find My Earbuds on November 6, 2026.

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