Comparison

iStuffFinder vs Brother David

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

Head to head
About

iStuffFinder

Easily locate misplaced iPhones, iPads, and keys using Bluetooth smart tags. The app offers a two-way finding function, proximity alerts, and automatic map location saving for lost items. It also includes a remote camera shutter feature.

Highlights
  • Two-way item finding
  • Proximity alerts
  • Automatic map location saving
  • Remote camera shutter
  • Support for up to 4 smart tags
  • Customizable alert tones
Features
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"JUST be yourself, capture the perfect 'Selfie' and share with loved ones." 'Find your misplaced iPhone and key (or item) easily with the 'Two way FindMe' function". A Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy application for connecting with any BLE smart wireless devices (support up to 4 smart tags) for immediate, reliable alert and proximity functions. This will provide peace of mind for protecting your iPhone / iPad and Key Tag (i.e. car key, kids or purse / wallet / Passport or any valuables...). The App provides a two way "FindMe" function for locating your iPhone and Key Tag and will automatically (or manually) set Map locations for your important places (i.e. car parking location; or last missing item location). Battery Saving Tip: you can turn off this APP, swipe away from background, and turn off ‘Bluetooth’ function from you iPhone any time to extend the battery life. Turn on the App and 'Bluetooth' function, when you need to 'find your stuff' or take a perfect ‘selfie'. Key Features: - Support multiple BLE smart devices (Maximum 4 tags), each tag can be configured individually for different application. - User definable alerting distane. - Two way FindMe function for iPhone / iPad and Key Tag. - Automatically reconnect each tag to iPhone / iPad after wakeup from sleep mode. (If you turn off this App and Bluetooth function for extending your battery purpose. Please make sure to turn on Bluetooth function from iPhone and this App to resume the normal function. This App can automatic reconnect each tag within 1-2 minutes. If tag is in the deep sleep mode, you may need to press button from tag to wake it up). - Call alert service from the Key Tag in noisy environment or if the iPhone is on mute mode. When a call comes in, the Key Tag will provide a call alert to the user. (Call alert service can be audio, vibrate, or color lights to remind the user). - Automatically set Map location for user when iPhone and Key Tag are out of the "Link Loss" range (i.e. for Can Finder or last missing items locations). If the user does not use the Key Tag "Link Loss" for automatically set functions, you can manually use the App to enable set Map functions for the "PlaceMarkPin" setting. The App will show 'P' message to remind you that smart tag has Map location for you to review. - Support "Airplane Mode". - Customizable “Alert Tones” for each tag. - Support Camera with remote control functions. You can capture up to 100 photo images from BLE smart tag’s remote control button (limited by your smartphone memory and battery life). - Built-in advance power saving mode and reliable connection with high sensibility. Special Notes: - iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPod Touch 5th generation or the new iPad is required for Bluetooth Smart functionality. - iOS 9 and up require for Multi-tags and "Find my phone" to work. - Continue use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Brother David

Explore the philosophy of Brother David Steindl-Rast through an interactive chatbot. Discover themes of gratitude, mindfulness, and trust with daily inspirations and reflection questions. This digital companion supports a conscious and grateful way of life.

Highlights
  • Explore gratitude themes
  • Daily inspiration and exercises
  • Deepen understanding of core concepts
  • Interactive conversations on gratitude
  • Digital companion for conscious living
Features
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This chatbot is a digital representation of the writings and world of thought of Benedictine monk David Steindl-Rast OSB (Ordo Sancti Benedicti). It is based on materials by and about Brother David, with his personal consent and/or the permission of the copyright holders for these materials. The goal of the bot is to make the central themes of his philosophy – especially the practice and attitude of gratitude – easily accessible and to support people in cultivating a conscious and grateful way of life in their daily routines. Even though Brother David’s way of thinking, expression, and even his voice are reproduced as authentically as possible, it is important to clarify that this chatbot is not Brother David Steindl-Rast OSB himself. Rather, it is a technical implementation that strives to convey the essence of his teachings and messages as faithfully as possible. The chatbot serves solely as a support for exploring Brother David’s philosophy and does not speak for or on behalf of Brother David himself. Brother David’s writings, audio, and video recordings are available as a comprehensive reference in the online library, which is maintained under the umbrella of the Via Cordis Foundation by Klaudia Menzi-Steinberger. What can the chatbot be used for? • Exploring gratitude: Get simple and direct access to Brother David’s many thoughts on the topic of gratitude. • Everyday inspiration: Be supported by small exercises, reflection questions, and inspirations to help integrate the attitude of gratitude into your daily life. • Deepening understanding: Ask questions to better understand the central concepts of Brother David’s teachings – such as mindfulness, trust, connectedness, happiness, and joy. • Sharing gratitude: Engage in interactive conversations about personal experiences and challenges in practicing gratitude in daily life. This chatbot thus serves as a digital companion on the path to a conscious, fulfilled life in the spirit of the teachings of Brother David Steindl-Rast OSB. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iStuffFinder4 screens
Brother David3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iStuffFinder at none against Brother David's 2. Brother David's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 33%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Brother David sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. iStuffFinder asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iStuffFinder ships an update every 3 months, Brother David every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iStuffFinder versus Brother David: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriStuffFinderBrother David
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPao Lin FongWolfgang Pree GmbH

Customer experience

iStuffFinder

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Brother David

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

iStuffFinder

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Brother David

Subscriptions2
  • Standard$1.991 Month
  • Premium$5.991 Month

Questions

Is iStuffFinder free?
iStuffFinder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brother David free?
Brother David is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iStuffFinder or Brother David have ads?
Neither iStuffFinder nor Brother David shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iStuffFinder or Brother David?
iStuffFinder ships an update every 3 months, and Brother David every 7 months. Most recently, iStuffFinder was updated on November 1, 2026 and Brother David on November 5, 2026.

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