iSearching vs FindElfl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iSearching
This app pairs with smart anti-lost devices to help you find misplaced items. Trigger an alarm on either your phone or the device, and receive alerts if they become disconnected. It also includes features for photography, video recording, and location tracking.
- Two-way anti-lost alerts
- Trigger alarms on device or phone
- Bluetooth connection loss notification
- Camera and video recording
- Map location tracking
- Meeting recording (disables anti-lost)
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这是一款为双向智能防丢器而定制的APP。 使用时，先把手机APP打开，和防丢设备进行配对，如把小防丢器和钥匙挂在一起时，用户要寻找钥匙，只需要点按手机的APP 报警功能，防丢器就会发出响声，相反当要寻找手机时，也只需要点击防丢器上的按钮，手机会发出响声 当两者的蓝牙连接断开时（距离远）手机和防丢器均会报警，从而达到双向防丢的功能 同时该APP还附加有拍照，录相和地图定位功能，同时通过设置还可以支持会议录音（录音时不能取到防丢功能），是居家旅游的一个好伴侣 该APP同时支持iPAD设备，在iPAD设备上可以直接下载使用 该APP目前只支持兰牙4.0设备，在同一时刻只能对一个防丢器进行双向管理，用户手机为iphone4s以上
FindElfl
This app pairs with smart anti-loss devices to help you locate them via sound alerts. It also allows you to find your phone by pressing a button on the device. The app includes additional features like photo/video capture, map positioning, and voice recording.
- Two-way anti-loss alerts
- Device sound alarm
- Phone sound alarm
- Bluetooth disconnection alarm
- Photo and video capture
- Map positioning
- Voice recording
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这是一款为双向智能防丢器而定制的APP。 使用时，先把手机APP打开，扫描周围设备，对设备进行配对，用户要寻找设备，只需要点按手机的APP 报警功能，设备就会发出响声，相反当要寻找手机时，也只需要点击设备上的按钮，手机会发出响声 当两者的蓝牙连接断开时（距离远）手机和设备均会报警，从而达到双向防丢的功能 同时该APP还附加有拍照，录相和地图定位功能，同时通过设置还可以支持会议录音（录音时不能取到防丢功能），是居家旅游的一个好伴侣 该APP同时支持iPAD设备，在iPAD设备上可以直接下载使用 该APP目前只支持兰牙4.0设备，在同一时刻只能对一个防丢器进行双向管理，用户手机为iphone4s以上
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: iSearching at every 2 weeks against FindElfl's every 8 months. iSearching also leads on ratings volume (602 vs 138). FindElfl's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On price, rating, review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.9 for iSearching against 1.9 for FindElfl. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 602 and 138 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 12% of iSearching's written reviews are positive against 17% of FindElfl's.
iSearching ships an update every 2 weeks, FindElfl every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and June 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iSearching | FindElfl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (602 ratings) | 1.9 (138 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 12.1% of reviews | 16.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 602 — better | 138 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ShenZhen Lenze Technology Co,.Ltd. | 桂标 曾 |
Customer experience
iSearching
FindElfl
User reviews
iSearching
From 602 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works well for finding nearby items
- 🚀 Easy to set up and connect
- 💡 Useful as a remote camera shutter
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and loss of connection
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
- 👎 Inaccurate location tracking
- 🤖 Poor app design and lack of functionality
FindElfl
From 138 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✅ Easy setup and quick pairing
- 🔊 Alarm function works when connected
- 🗺️ Map locator feature available
- 💰 Very affordable price point
- ⚡ Simple to use interface
Room to improve
- 🐛 Constant unwanted beeping when disconnected
- 📡 Extremely limited Bluetooth range (12-50 feet)
- 🔌 Battery not included, unclear which type needed
- 📱 App must stay open constantly or device disconnects
- ❌ Not suitable for actual pet tracking
Bugs and requests
iSearching
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Blank or missing text in the app
- Inability to add or connect devices
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to disable the disconnect alarm
- Improved Bluetooth range and reliability
- Integration with popular mapping and location services
- Customizable settings and user profiles
FindElfl
Reported bugs
11 issues- App crashes when launched
- Device beeps randomly without user action
- Disconnects within seconds of closing app
- Disconnects even when device is inches away
- Map shows incorrect location (miles away from actual position)
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- App picks up other Bluetooth devices and cannot remove them
- Battery drains quickly
- Connection fails despite correct setup
- Reconnecting beeps continuously
- Device not appearing in app device list
- Bluetooth pairing fails repeatedly
Requested features
9 requests- Disable out-of-range beeping without turning off device
- App should work in background without staying open
- Longer Bluetooth range capability
- Actual GPS tracking instead of Bluetooth only
- Waterproof design for pet collars
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- Louder alarm sound
- Better language support and clearer instructions
- Extended battery life
- Ability to remove unwanted Bluetooth devices from app
In-app purchases
iSearching
No in-app purchases
FindElfl
No in-app purchases
Questions
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