Comparison

Find Device・Bluetooth Scanner vs Periphery

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

Head to head
About

Find Device・Bluetooth Scanner

Features
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Find Device - Scan, Track & Locate Nearby Bluetooth Devices Find Device helps you discover Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices around you and see how close they are in real time. Whether you are looking for headphones, a tracker, a wearable, or another nearby gadget, Find Device shows estimated proximity and distance so you can find what matters faster. DISCOVER NEARBY DEVICES • Scan for nearby BLE devices automatically • See device name, type, signal strength, and estimated distance • View proximity as an easy 0–100% score • Identify headphones, wearables, trackers, speakers, TVs, and more TRACK WHAT MATTERS • Track important devices from the detail screen • Get lost and found notifications when signal drops or returns • Monitor tracked devices in a dedicated list with status updates • Optional last seen location on a map when location access is enabled DETAILED DEVICE VIEW • Live signal (RSSI) chart • Technical details including UUID and service information • Map showing where you were when the device was last detected PREMIUM Upgrade to Find Device Premium to unlock: • Scan Again for fresh device discovery • Access to other unknown nearby devices • Full last seen location map without restrictions SMART & SIMPLE • Clean device list with stable sorting after each scan • Built-in help, FAQ, and permission guidance IMPORTANT Find Device uses public BLE scanning and signal strength (RSSI), not GPS on the lost device itself. It is not a replacement for Apple Find My. Results may vary based on walls, interference, battery level, and whether a device is actively broadcasting. Disclaimer 1. The "Find Device" app is not affiliated with any company mentioned in the text (including Apple Inc.). It is an independently developed and tested application. 2. Trademarks mentioned in the text (such as iPhone*, AirPods*, AirTag*, iPad*, MacBook Pro*, MacBook Air*, Apple Pencil*, Apple Watch*, etc.) belong to their respective owners. This app only mentions them to illustrate compatibility scope and does not involve trademark use authorization. * You can cancel your subscription in the iTunes settings at least 24-hours before the end of the free trial period. Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. * Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a pro subscription during the free trial period. * You can cancel a free trial or subscription anytime by cancelling your subscription through your iTunes account settings. This must be done 24 hours before the end of a free trial or subscription period to avoid being charged. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service. Support: https://sulubeyn.com/finddevice/ Terms: https://sulubeyn.com/finddevice/terms.html Privacy: https://sulubeyn.com/finddevice/privacy.html

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Periphery

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Professional Bluetooth LE scanner and debugger for iOS. Periphery gives developers, engineers, and power users a complete toolkit for inspecting Bluetooth Low Energy devices. Scan nearby devices, read GATT services and characteristics, write values, and subscribe to notifications — all in one elegant app. FEATURES - Scan and discover nearby BLE devices in real time - Full GATT inspector: browse services, characteristics, and descriptors - Read, write, and subscribe to BLE characteristics - Automatic UUID identification for known devices - Device fingerprinting: identify chips from Nordic, ESP32, Xiaomi, Shelly - Export scan logs for documentation and debugging - Offline UUID database — no internet required - Dark interface optimized for hardware labs - Find lost Bluetooth devices, tags, and trackers by signal strength (RSSI) with a live proximity meter PRO FEATURES Unlock with Periphery Pro: - Unlimited scanning, with no session limit - Session logging: every read, write and notification saved - Unlimited saved sessions, exportable as plain text - No ads, ever BUILT FOR - iOS and embedded developers - IoT engineers and hobbyists - Hardware prototypers - QA engineers testing BLE products - Anyone debugging Bluetooth connectivity - Anyone hunting a lost Bluetooth tag, tracker, or pair of earbuds The cleanest BLE inspector on the App Store. Periphery Pro is available as an auto-renewing subscription. Weekly, monthly, yearly, and lifetime options available. Prices shown at purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://gist.githubusercontent.com/mattiaa95/43f479d4da16a7bb4aaf5504874b01bb/raw/d25d0afa3cf5a33d08e396fbadae1e9f04651b53/GeneralPrivacyPolicy.md Terms of Use: https://gist.githubusercontent.com/mattiaa95/a9624bdaa9742350da2f60ab2957823c/raw/4968b429a06fda4917e2c3903c8e415d5a12d12a/Term&Condition.md

Screenshots

Find Device・Bluetooth Scanner2 screens
Periphery4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Find Device・Bluetooth Scanner at none against Periphery's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Find Device・Bluetooth Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Periphery sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Find Device・Bluetooth Scanner versus Periphery: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFind Device・Bluetooth ScannerPeriphery
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopersulubeynGrima Hdez

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Find Device・Bluetooth Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$44.991 Year
4 purchases

Periphery

Subscriptions3
  • Periphery Pro Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Periphery Pro Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Periphery Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Periphery Pro Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Find Device・Bluetooth Scanner free?
Find Device・Bluetooth Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Periphery free?
Periphery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Find Device・Bluetooth Scanner or Periphery have ads?
Periphery shows ads; Find Device・Bluetooth Scanner does not.

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