Comparison

Find Device Bluetooth Scanner vs NearFind

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

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About

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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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/

About

NearFind

Locate missing Bluetooth devices like earbuds or headphones by tracking their live signal strength. This app acts as a BLE radar, guiding you closer to your lost items using signal intensity, not GPS. It offers a free scanner with limited guided searches and an optional premium subscription for advanced features.

Highlights
  • Live BLE signal strength scanner
  • Strongest-signal sorting
  • Guided radar and signal charts
  • Audio guide for proximity
  • Save devices for future searches
  • Premium features: haptics, advanced details
Features
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Find nearby Bluetooth devices by following live signal strength - useful when earbuds, headphones, or a speaker disappear nearby. NearFind turns your phone into a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radar. Scan discoverable devices, sort by strongest signal, then walk and watch the score rise as you get closer. Proximity is estimated from RSSI - not GPS, exact metres, or direction. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open Scan and see nearby BLE advertisements. 2. Pick your device, or an unnamed BLE device. 3. Follow the radar and signal charts. 4. Use Audio Guide (Premium) - beeps get faster as you get closer. 5. Save devices for the next search. WHAT YOU GET • Fast BLE scanner with a live RSSI-based score • Strongest-signal sorting and filters • Guided radar with a live signal trend and short signal history • Premium longer signal history, proximity beeps, haptics, and advanced BLE details • Free unlimited scanning and three guided searches each day • Clear, on-device guidance for unnamed Bluetooth advertisements IMPORTANT LIMITS • Works only while a device is powered on and advertising over Bluetooth. • Proximity is estimated from signal - not GPS, exact metres, or direction. • Some devices may be unnamed if they do not advertise a name. • NearFind cannot force another device to play a sound. PRIVACY Scanning stays on your device. No account is required for core finding. Subscriptions are billed by Apple. Cancel anytime in Apple ID > Subscriptions. Restore Purchases is available in Settings. NearFind is not affiliated with Apple. Terms of Use (EULA): https://nearfind-device-tracker.vercel.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://nearfind-device-tracker.vercel.app/privacy

Screenshots

Find Device Bluetooth Scanner4 screens
NearFind3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: NearFind at 15.1 against Find Device Bluetooth Scanner's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and NearFind sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Find Device Bluetooth Scanner versus NearFind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFind Device Bluetooth ScannerNearFind
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHalmobMaksym Hamal

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Find Device Bluetooth Scanner

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

NearFind

Subscriptions2
  • NearFind Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • NearFind Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • NearFind Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

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

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